The Werner verdict is just the tip of the iceberg. In the trucking industry they are known as "nuclear verdicts" and there have been many of them. The lawyers make serious bank and go off to look for another trucking accident that is a good candidate for them to sue and make more bank. Truck (carrier) insurance has increased tremendously in price over the last few years, since suing carriers has become the latest way for law firms to make a killing. Who ultimately pays for the circle drives, exotic cars, and vacation homes for the lawyers? Of course, you and I the consumer every time we buy anything.