The Hoffmans v. Feely Trucking Corp. and Lahkbir Ram
- Resolution Date:
- April 2004
- Practice Areas:
- Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Synopsis:
- On September 12, 2001, a big rig tractor–trailer struck and crushed Michael Hoffman as he crossed Van Ness Avenue at Turk in San Francisco. An independent contractor, Lahkbir Ram, was hauling the trailer portion of the big rig, owned by Feely Trucking Corporation. Ram testified he stopped for the red light on Turk and was planning to make a right hand turn onto Van Ness Avenue. At the same time, Michael Hoffman was standing on the corner of Turk and Van Ness, waiting to cross Van Ness. The light on Turk Street turned green and the pedestrian signal indicated that it was safe to cross the street. At this point, an eyewitness observed Mr. Hoffman step off the curb and begin to cross Van Ness. Mr. Ram turned onto Van Ness, swinging his cab wide in order to compensate for the narrower turning radius of the trailer wheels. The truck cab crossed in front of Michael Hoffman, cutting him off in the crosswalk. The trailer struck Mr. Hoffman, knocked him to the ground, and crushed him with the rear right tires. Mr. Hoffman, a loving husband and father, succumbed to his injuries two hours after the accident. The matter settled before trial.
- Attorneys:
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Cynthia McGuinn
Miles Cooper - Resolution:
- $1.8 Million