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Torts/Personal Injury

Jul. 9, 2026

The overlooked safety decisions behind serious truck crashes

The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II LLC has renewed attention on a question long beneath the surface of trucking litigation: What responsibility do freight brokers bear when selecting the carriers that move freight across America's highways?

Daniel W. Munley

Partner
Munley Law

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The overlooked safety decisions behind serious truck crashes
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The U.S. Supreme Court's May decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II LLC has renewed attention on a question that has existed beneath the surface of trucking litigation for years: What responsibility do freight broker...

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