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Summer 2025

On the Rise: FAAAA Preemption Becomes a Powerful Weapon of Defense for Brokers and Shippers

"The typical scenario is this: A catastrophic truck accident results in a fatality or serious bodily injury to one or more persons. The truck driver who caused the accident was working for a motor carrier who has an insurance policy with a $1,000,000 limit. The plaintiffs’ attorneys know that they have a case on their hands with a value well above $1,000,000. In this world of 'nuclear verdicts,' in some cases the attorney could obtain a verdict from a jury many multiples of $1,000,000." To continue reading, click the View PDF link below.