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What types of injuries happen in Ohio truck accidents?

Truck accidents in Ohio can result in a range of severe and life-altering injuries due to the significant size and weight difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. Common types of injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): Collisions can cause severe head trauma, leading to concussions, brain contusions, or more severe brain injuries, which can have long-term cognitive and physical effects.
• Spinal cord injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis, affecting mobility and requiring extensive rehabilitation and long-term care.
• Fractures and broken bones: The impact of a truck accident can cause multiple fractures, including broken arms, legs, ribs, and pelvis, often necessitating surgery and prolonged recovery.
• Internal injuries: The force of a collision can cause internal bleeding and damage to vital organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs, which can be life-threatening and require emergency medical intervention.
• Burns: In accidents involving fuel spills and fires, victims can suffer severe burns, leading to significant pain, scarring, and the need for reconstructive surgery.
• Amputations: The severity of some truck accidents can result in traumatic amputations of limbs, profoundly impacting the victim's quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
• Cuts and lacerations: Broken glass, debris, and contact with the truck or other vehicles can cause deep cuts and lacerations, which may lead to significant blood loss and scarring.
• Psychological trauma: Beyond physical injuries, truck accidents can cause emotional and psychological trauma, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care, significantly impacting the lives of victims and their families.

Who is liable for my Ohio truck accident and injuries?

Determining liability in an Ohio truck accident can be complex, as multiple parties may be responsible for the collision. Potentially liable parties include:

• Truck drivers: If the accident was caused by driver error, such as speeding, distracted driving, driving under the influence, or failing to follow traffic laws, the truck driver may be held liable.
• The trucking company: The company that employs the truck driver may be held responsible if they failed to properly train the driver, enforced unrealistic schedules leading to fatigue, or neglected to maintain the vehicle adequately.
• The truck manufacturer: If a mechanical failure or defect contributed to the accident, the manufacturer of the truck or its parts (such as brakes or tires) could be held liable for producing faulty equipment.
• Cargo loaders: If the accident was caused by improperly loaded or overloaded cargo, the individuals or companies responsible for loading the truck may be held accountable.
• Maintenance providers: Companies or individuals responsible for maintaining and inspecting the truck may be liable if the accident resulted from improper maintenance or failure to address known issues.
• Other drivers: In some cases, other motorists involved in the accident may share liability if their actions contributed to the collision.
• Government entities: If poor road conditions, inadequate signage, or lack of maintenance contributed to the accident, government entities responsible for road upkeep might be held liable.

To determine liability, a thorough investigation is necessary, often involving the examination of evidence such as driver logs, maintenance records, eyewitness accounts, and expert analyses. Our experienced Ohio personal injury attorneys can help identify all responsible parties and pursue the compensation you deserve.