Jackknifed Trailer Kills Driver

Tragic Accident Involving Logging Truck Wins Settlement for Loved One

Logging trailer jackknifes near Beverly WV killing driver. Loved one wins $1,000,000 settlement.

The victim of this horrific incident was driving near Beverly, WV when a logging truck entered into the southbound lane and slammed on its brakes attempting to avoid cars in front of him.  This resulted in the trailer brakes grabbing, which caused the trailer to swing out and crush the vehicle of our client’s loved one, killing him.

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Author: Tim Miley

Founder - Miley Legal Accident Injury Lawyers

Tim Miley is the Founder of Miley Legal Accident Injury Lawyers, a West Virginia personal injury law firm he formed in 2006. With more than 30 years of experience in personal injury law, he is dedicated to representing clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, brain injuries, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.

Tim received his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University and is a member of the West Virginia State Bar and the Harrison County Bar Association. He has helped his clients win more than $20 million in personal injury verdicts and settlements and has further served the people of West Virginia by filling legislative roles in the state’s government since 2004.

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