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Reda and Murphy Publish Article in DRI Trucking Law Newsletter

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Michael Reda
Michael Reda
As the head of HeplerBroom’s 24-hour Emergency Response Team, Michael Reda knows what it takes to defend commercial trucking companies and their drivers. His calm presence helps diffuse the adrenaline that can be present at accident sites, and his ability to quickly gather the right investigators and accident reconstruction experts to the scene can be crucial in crafting a defense. He’s also experienced in handling the variety of claims plaintiffs' attorneys will make, encompassing everything from last-mile delivery to vehicle infotainment system data and negligent, hiring, training, and supervision claims.
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Michael P. Murphy
Michael P. Murphy
Michael P. Murphy is an experienced litigator who focuses on helping clients with environmental issues, both before and after a lawsuit is filed.
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Michael Reda, a partner in HeplerBroom’s Edwardsville office, and Michael Murphy, an associate in HeplerBroom’s Springfield office, recently published an article in the Defense Research Institute’s newsletter In Transit regarding trucking law. The article discussed the recent Illinois Appellate Court case of Sperl v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., 946 N.E.2d 463 (Ill. App. Ct. 2011), in which a freight broker was held vicariously liable for the negligence of a truck driver. The article, entitled “Let the Broker Beware: Illinois Appellate Court Affirms $23.8 Million Verdict Against Freight Broker,” can be viewed here.

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