U.S. trucking firms face a worsening litigation landscape, as jury awards and settlement amounts for trucking litigation have exploded over the last decade.

In a new study examining the long-term trend, the US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) called for a “multi-pronged” approach, involving various stakeholders, to tackle rising litigation risks for the trucking industry.

Read the full article to learn about the worst states to operate or drive a truck when it comes to litigation risk, the impact of rising litigation on haulers and consumers, and what can be done to reverse the trend.