Truck Accidents
We handle cases involving catastrophic collisions between semi trucks, tractor-trailers, dump trucks or other heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles. We will do all we can to secure full and fair compensation, including damages for lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, medical expenses and loss of enjoyment of life. Please contact us now for a free consultation to discuss your truck accident claim.
Commercial trucks are generally large, heavy vehicles that travel at a high rate of speed. In fact, because of the inherent dangers they pose to other motorists, they are governed by a very specific and complex set of federal regulations. These regulations are meant to provide automobile drivers with an added layer of protection from both driver negligence and trucking company negligence.
Many truck accidents are caused by either a blatant or inadvertent violation of these federal regulations. Poor maintenance, oversized loads, trucker fatigue and a lack of driver training or experience are just a few examples of violations that can lead to serious and potentially fatal truck accidents.
Unfortunately, it is also not uncommon for truck accidents to be caused by a drunk driver or one under the influence of drugs or medications.
Semi crash or truck accident injuries can be devastating and often result in fractures, brain injuries, spinal trauma, back and neck injuries, herniated discs, burns, lacerations, amputation, or other catastrophic injuries. In some cases, crashes may also result in death.
If the insurance company denies fault, we will retain experts to reconstruct the accident to demonstrate its cause by computer generation and through the use of biomechanics. We also frequently personally visit the scene of the accident to better evaluate all of the factors that go into the pursuit of a serious truck accident claim.
Although insurance adjusters are often friendly and seem like they care about your situation, it’s important to remember that they work for the insurance company and as such, they have their insurance company’s best interests in mind, not yours. Insurance companies are always looking out for their bottom line and as such, they want you to accept the smallest settlement. To ensure you are getting a fair offer, it’s always a good idea to speak with an attorney prior to accepting any offer.
Every truck collision case is unique.
For that reason, it is important that you contact us as soon as possible. Whether you have received injuries from a truck accident, car accident, motorcycle accident or any motor vehicle accident, we can help.
Our truck accident representation spans all of the Northeastern Ohio roadways, including: I-480, I-90, I-271, I-80, I-77, I-71, Route 8, Route 2, Route 20, Route 6, Route 322, Route 422 and Route 11.