Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney Thomas Johnston talks about a case where a man was severely injured as his car was hit by a cement truck. He explains that we successfully reached a settlement of $11 million in a case involving a young man who suffered a spinal cord injury. The incident occurred when a cement truck driver, who had fallen asleep at the wheel, veered off the freeway and collided with a car that was awaiting assistance from a tow truck. This aspect of the case was relatively straightforward. However, the challenge we encountered involved establishing the responsibility of the company that employed the truck driver but classified him as an independent contractor to evade liability for his actions on the road. We dedicated three years to this case, conducting approximately 70 depositions and collecting sworn statements to uncover the truth behind the company’s business practices and their level of control over the cement truck driver. As the trial approached, we were able to secure the settlement for our client, bringing closure to the case. We take immense satisfaction in achieving a favorable outcome and providing our client with the compensation they deserve.