Joshua Rubenstein
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A $604 Million Verdict Against C.H. Robinson, and Why It Looks Like a Case We Tried
On July 23, 2026, a Dallas County jury returned a verdict of $604,025,000 against a motor carrier, its driver, and the freight broker that put them on the road. The broker was C.H. Robinson (“CHR”). The jury assigned it 23% of the fault directly, then…
Truck Accidents on I-10 Near Lafayette – Latest Statistics and Data
Interstate 10 (I-10) is a transcontinental highway that spans southern Louisiana. It connects Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans and serves as a major economic and commuter throughway. Despite the different projects in the works to improve areas of the highway, truck accidents…
Why Crashes With SUVs and 18-Wheelers Are More Dangerous Than They Were 20 Years Ago
A New York Times investigation published June 21, 2026 laid out a case I see in my own files every month: American vehicles have grown bigger, heavier and more upright over the past two decades, and the people they hit are absorbing the difference. The…
Amazon Asked the Supreme Court to Protect Shippers From Negligent-Selection Claims. The Court Said No.
In January 2026, Amazon.com and Wayfair filed an amicus brief in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC asking the Supreme Court to do something specific. They asked the Court to hold that shippers - not just brokers - were protected from state-law negligent-selection claims by…
After Montgomery: How the Freight Industry Is Responding to the Supreme Court’s Broker Liability Ruling
I have been watching the trucking industry respond to Montgomery v. Caribe Transport since the opinion dropped on May 14. Eight days in, the pattern is clear. The brokers, their trade association, the insurers, and the Wall Street analysts who cover them are all saying versions…
Supreme Court Rules Trucking Brokers Can Be Sued for Negligent Hiring of Unsafe Carriers
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous ruling that changes the legal landscape for every truck accident victim in this country. In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, 608 U.S. ___ (2026), every member of the Court agreed that federal…
Top Dangerous Intersections in Houma, LA for Car Accidents
The top dangerous intersections in Houma, LA, for accidents are becoming increasingly dangerous as drivers navigate through Terrebonne Parish’s commercial districts, industrial traffic centers, and commuter hot spots. Whether you’re traveling to work or just traveling through Houma, our roadways need to accommodate local traffic,…
Can a Freight Broker Be Held Liable for a Trucking Accident? What Louisiana Victims Need to Know
By Joshua Rubenstein, Louisiana Truck Injury Attorney | Blake Jones Law Firm, LLC | Licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Washington & Alaska Attorney Joshua Rubenstein focuses his practice on commercial trucking accidents and complex personal injury cases, representing injured Louisiana families in claims against motor…
Chameleon Trucking Companies: How Rogue Carriers Hide Their Safety Records — and Who Pays the Price
By Joshua Rubenstein, Louisiana Trucking Injury Attorney | Blake Jones Law Firm, LLC | Licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Washington & Alaska More than 100 people die every week in crashes involving large commercial trucks. That number — more than 5,000 deaths per year —…
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