A Virginia jury awarded in excess of $5 million in a wrongful death action involving a tractor trailer accident. The tractor trailer had defective parts but the driver was allowed to drive the vehicle anyway even though his employer was aware of the defective parts. The verdict was rendered against both the driver and owner. In addition, the jury found that the company failed to properly supervise the driver. In the accident a teenager was killed. These type of accidents frequently involve catastrophic injuries. There are Federal and State requirements for tractor trialer drivers and owners. There are many theories of liability as well. Tractor Trailer Accident.