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Cincinnati Truck Accident Lawyers
Strong advocacy for Ohio trucking accident victims
Trucks of all shapes and sizes drive in and through Cincinnati’s Beltway, Interstate 275, Interstate 471, and US highways and local roads. Tractor-trailers,18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and all other trucks are more dangerous than cars. They’re dangerous because trucks are more difficult to control, and their size and weight mean crashes cause more serious injuries and fatalities. At Crandall & Pera Law, our litigators prepare every case for trial, which is one reason insurance companies offer strong settlements – they know we’re not afraid to reject a settlement that doesn’t fully compensate our clients. Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers understand the unique challenges involved when trucks cause accidents. Call us now to assert your right to compensation.
Our results
In one case, our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers obtained $20.5 million for a student and his family due to a truck accident at a construction site. We hired internationally known experts. The settlement for his devastating injuries is one of the largest in Ohio history.
In another truck accident case, we obtained a $5.5 million settlement for a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury after an 18-wheeler truck caused an accident.
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Table of Contents
- What types of trucks cause accidents in Cincinnati?
- How deadly and dangerous are truck accidents?
- What are the different types of truck accidents in Cincinnati?
- What causes truck accidents?
- What laws regulate truck driving in Ohio?
- What types of injuries do trucks cause?
- Who is liable for the Cincinnati truck accident that injured me or took my loved one’s life?
- How do you fight for truck accident victims?
- Do you have a Cincinnati truck accident lawyer near me?
What types of trucks cause accidents in Cincinnati?
Large commercial trucks often drive on the interstates and highways that run through Cincinnati. Smaller trucks, such as delivery trucks, regularly drive on local roads. Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers handle accidents involving all types of trucks – big and small - including the following:
- Tractor-trailers
- Semis
- Rigs
- 18-wheelers
- HAZMAT trucks
- Flatbed trucks
- Delivery trucks
- Fire trucks
- Waste trucks
- Back-hoes
- Box trucks
- Mail trucks
- All other types of trucks
How deadly and dangerous are truck accidents?
According to Truckinfo.net, there are about 168,000 truck accidents each year. About 32% of these accidents cause injuries – 53,760 injuries. About 3% of these accidents are deadly – 5,040 fatalities. In Ohio, there were nearly 4,000 truck accidents in 2022. About 1,230 of these Ohio truck accidents caused injuries, and 127 were fatal.
Trucks are much more dangerous than cars for the following reasons:
- Harder to control. The weight, length, size, cargo, and logistics of driving trucks make it difficult to steer, stop, and turn. Drivers of commercial trucks must have a commercial truck. All truck drivers should have sufficient education and experience to drive their trucks on Ohio’s roads.
- Blind spots. Trucks don’t have windows on their sides and rear. This makes seeing cars or motorcycles near the truck extremely difficult.
- Cargo. If the shipment moves while the truck is in operation, the truck driver can lose control. Improperly loaded cargo can spill or fall onto the highway, causing a traffic crisis for any vehicles nearby.
- Their size. Trucks are much heavier than cars, and all their dimensions are more than the dimensions of a car, which means that when a truck and a car collide, the car will absorb most of the impact and
- Stopping distance. Generally, trucks need more distance and time to come to a complete stop than cars.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we understand why each specific type of truck is dangerous and what steps truck drivers and truck companies should take to prevent risks.
What are the different types of truck accidents in Cincinnati?
Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers work with investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, product safety professionals, and truck industry experts. We can handle every type of truck accident, including:
- Jackknifes. These accidents happen when the tractor/cab and the trailer travel at different speeds or in different directions. Common causes include skidding and driving too fast. The end result of a jackknife crash is that both parts of the truck can close in on each other like the blades of a jackknife. The end result is that the tractor and trailer end up at sharp angles from each other, endangering the truck driver and the lives of anyone close to the tractor or trailer.
- Truck rollovers.The center of gravity of trucks is different from that of This makes trucks more prone to rolling over, especially If there is a broadside accident, a truck takes a turn too quickly, or the cargo in the truck moves and shifts. Truck rollovers can be fatal for the driver and cause havoc for anyone nearby.
- Blind spot accidents.Truck drivers should know where their blind spots are. Trucking companies should install the latest camera technology. Drivers and truck companies should be held liable when they fail to use proper caution when passing, merging, turning, or changing lanes.
- Wide-turn accidents. Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers file personal injury and wrongful death claims when a driver trucker veers into other lanes or gets too close to nearby cars when turning at an intersection.
- Underride accidents.Trucking companies are required to install rear safety guards. Trucking companies should consider installing side and front safety guards. Without these guards, small cars can slide under the truck, killing or severely injuring the passengers in the car.
- Override accidents. These Cincinnati car crashes occur when a tall truck drives over a smaller car.
- Cargo spills and shifts.Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers hold truck drivers, trucking companies, and loading companies accountable when they overload or fail to properly load a truck. Truck drivers can lose control if cargo shifts. Anyone near the truck can be endangered if cargo from the truck spills onto the highway or onto cars.
We also represent truck accident victims who are involved in head-on accidents, broadsides, rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, single-vehicle accidents, and multiple-vehicle accidents.
What causes truck accidents?
At Crandall & Pera Law, lawyers have the experience and resources to show why your truck accident was preventable. Common causes of Cincinnati truck accidents include:
Driver negligence
- Distracted driving, including texting, using a smartphone, looking at a GPS, or eating
- Drunk driving or driving under the drugs
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding, tailgating, and other traffic violations
- Failing to inspect the truck before each trip
Trucking company negligence
- Not examining the driver’s credentials, driving record, and experience
- Not training the driver about known truck hazards
- Not monitoring the driver’s performance, including requiring the use of electronic logs.
- Not inspecting their trucks regularly
- Allowing an unsafe truck to stay on the road
- Pressuring drivers to rush their delivery
- Not loading the truck properly
Generally, truck companies are liable for the negligence of their employees.
Other types of negligence
- Defective truck parts
- Defective road design
What laws regulate truck driving in Ohio?
Crandall & Pera Law proves liability in many ways. One of these ways is to show that the truck driver and trucking company failed to follow the federal and Ohio laws that regulate commercial driving. These laws include:
- The FMCSA Hours of Service Rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates how much rest truck drivers need every day and during a 6/7 day work week. Drivers are required to keep electronic logs that record how many hours their truck is in operation.
- The OSHA Loading and Unloading Rules. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration rules regulate how cargo should be loaded based on the type of cargo and the methods for safely securing the cargo.
- Other federal and Ohio regulations include:
- The size and weight of a truck rules
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements
- Truck maintenance requirements
- Electronic log and black box requirements
- Trucks with hazardous material regulations
- Other safety regulations
Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers also work with truck industry professionals who understand what policies and procedures trucking companies should have in place to prevent truck accidents from happening.
What types of injuries do trucks cause?
At Crandall & Pera Law, our personal injury lawyers handle all types of injuries (catastrophic, permanent, chronic, and injuries that heal), including:
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries, including becoming a paraplegic or a quadriplegic
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Fractures or broken bones
- Burn injuries
- Lung, kidney, and other organ injuries
- Nerve, tissue, muscle, ligament, and tendon damage– including whiplash
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Severe cuts, lacerations, and bruises
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Psychological injuries
- Other severe injuries
Crandall & Pera Law Firm also represents families when a close family member tragically dies.
Who is liable for the Cincinnati truck accident that injured me or took my loved one’s life?
Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers often file claims against multiple defendants. These defendants may include:
- The truck driver
- The employer of the truck driver
- The owner of the truck
- The trucking companies involved in the shipment
- The companies that maintain and repair trucks
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- A seller of alcohol to a truck driver who was visibly intoxicated or a minor – who then caused your accident due to their intoxication
- The Ohio Department of Transportation or other governmental agencies/entities
How do you fight for truck accident victims?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we have more than 50 years of personal injury experience. We have recovered more than $100 million for our clients. We have more than 250 5-star reviews. Our lawyers are skilled at every phase of truck accident litigation, including:
- Investigating how your accident happened. We work with the police, investigators, federal and state officials, truck specialists, traffic reconstruction experts, product safety experts, and others to help show how your accident happened and who is responsible.
- Determining your medical injuries. We work with your medical team to verify your injuries, all the medical care you’ll need for the rest of your life, the cost of the medical care, and how your injuries are making your life difficult every day of your life.
- Reviewing all your damages. In addition to reviewing your medical bills and treatments, we review your pain and suffering, loss of bodily function, any scarring or disfigurement, property damage to your vehicle, and all other financial and personal damages.
- Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers prepare formal demand letters. We understand what other comparable cases are worth. Our lawyers are skilled insurance negotiators. Many truck accident cases settle because insurance companies know we have a strong record of substantial jury verdicts.
- Arguing your case. We’re seasoned trial lawyers. Our lawyers understand how to select juries, argue before judges, and persuasively speak with juries.
We also have extensive experience working for insurance companies, which allows us to anticipate and counter the arguments insurance carriers and defense lawyers make.
Do you have a Cincinnati truck accident lawyer near me?
Crandall & Pera Law meets truck accident victims at our two Cincinnati offices located - Downtown at 810 Sycamore St – and on the East Side at 4628 Aicholtz Rd. If you’re too injured to come to our office, we’ll make alternate arrangements to see you. Our lawyers also conduct consultations by phone and through video.
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Compassionate. Caring. Prepared. Aggressive. Ready to counter the arguments of the insurance carriers. A strong record of recoveries. These are just some of the many reasons former clients recommend Crandall & Pera Law and why insurance carriers and defense lawyers respect us. Our Cincinnati truck accident lawyers are ready to help you hold the truck driver and trucking companies that caused your injuries accountable. We’re ready to fight for all the compensation you deserve. To schedule an appointment, call us or use our contact form. We also have offices in Cleveland, Chagrin Falls, Columbus, and Chesterland.