Truck Accident Lawyers
It can be difficult to share the roads with large trucks. Because of their size and limited visibility in the driver’s seat, trucks are difficult to maneuver even when there is no negligence involved. When trucks are involved in an accident, the resulting injuries to drivers and passengers of smaller cars can often be serious, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, amputations and even death.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, the truck accident attorneys of NRS Injury Law can help you receive the compensation you need to recover. Our attorneys will work to ensure that you are fully compensated for your injury, for immediate damages and for more long-term expenses such as costs for rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Truck Driver Negligence And Other Causes Of Trucking Accidents
One of the most common causes of devastating truck accidents is truck driver negligence. Common types of truck driver negligence include:
- Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs
- Distracted driving
- Truck driver fatigue
- Failure to yield to smaller vehicles
- Sudden lane changes
- Speeding
Commercial truck drivers and trucking companies must operate under very specific safety regulations. When they fail to follow these regulations, accidents often result. In addition to the negligence of drivers, truck accidents are commonly caused by:
- Negligent hiring of truck drivers
- Inadequate driver training
- Improperly loaded or overloaded vehicles
- Inadequate vehicle maintenance
- Truck defects and manufacturer negligence
Our Truck Accident Attorneys Seek To Hold The Right Parties Responsible
Our attorneys strive to hold the right parties responsible. When a truck driver causes you injuries while on the job, his or her employer and the employer’s insurance company may be held responsible for the harm you sustain. If you are a truck driver who was injured on the job, NRS Injury Law also offers assistance with Ohio workers’ compensation claims against your employer and your employer’s insurer. Whether you are an injured truck driver or someone who was injured in an accident with a truck, commercial trucking companies and their insurers often have little or no incentive to settle a case to your benefit. To combat this, our attorneys take an aggressive stance to protect you in negotiations and present a strong case for you in court.
Why Truck Accidents Are Different
A collision with an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck is rarely a simple car accident. Big rigs can weigh 20 to 30 times more than a passenger vehicle, so injuries are often catastrophic, and the cases involve federal regulations, company records, and multiple potentially liable parties. These complex cases demand an experienced truck accident attorney.
Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident?
Liability may extend well beyond the driver. Depending on what caused the crash, the trucking company, the truck’s owner, a maintenance provider, a cargo loader, or a parts manufacturer could share responsibility. Trucking companies and their insurers move quickly to protect themselves after a crash – and we move quickly to protect you.
Federal Trucking Rules and Hours-of-Service Violations
Commercial drivers and carriers must follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, including hours-of-service limits designed to prevent fatigued driving. When a driver or company violates these rules – by driving too long without rest, falsifying logs, or skipping maintenance – that evidence can be central to proving your case.
Critical Evidence: The Black Box and Driver Logs
Trucks carry electronic data (often called the “black box” or ECM) that can reveal speed, braking, and hours driven, along with electronic logging records, inspection reports, and dispatch data. This evidence can disappear if it is not preserved quickly, which is why it is important to involve an attorney who knows how to secure it before it is lost.
How Much Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?
There is no set figure – the value of a truck accident claim depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical bills, lost wages and earning capacity, and your pain and suffering. Because trucking companies carry large insurance policies, these cases can involve substantial compensation, and we fight for a settlement that reflects the full extent of your losses.
Act Quickly to Preserve Your Claim
Ohio’s filing deadlines are strict, and key evidence is most available right after a crash. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin investigating and protecting your right to compensation.
