CLEVELAND TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Truck Companies Have an Army of Lawyers—Let Us Be Yours

Large commercial vehicles dominate the road, bringing goods and fresh produce into Cleveland and transporting our own products to the rest of Ohio. These vehicles are vital links in the nation’s supply chain. But these large and heavy vehicles can cause incredibly serious injuries when they collide with other vehicles on the road.

At Groth & Associates, our firm has the experience necessary to obtain compensation for our clients when they are hit by a truck. Contact our Cleveland car accident lawyers to learn more about your options for negotiating a settlement or filing a lawsuit.

A CLOSER LOOK AT TRUCK ACCIDENTS

According to the State Patrol, Ohio saw 132 commercial vehicle fatalities in 2020. But this number doesn’t include the thousands of injured people who survive a collision.

Truck accidents have many causes, but truck driver negligence is a key driver of wrecks. The driver makes some error while behind the wheel that sets of a chain of events, leading to an accident—and more often than not, incredibly painful injuries.

Some of the more common errors drivers make include:

• Driving too fast for conditions. Trucks need more time to come to a stop than lighter vehicles. A truck that is going too fast can barrel into vehicles in front of it.
• Driver confusion. Some drivers might not be familiar with Cleveland and get lost or take their eyes off the road, striking vehicles and even pedestrians.
• Impaired driver. Some drivers turn to drugs or alcohol to get through the day. They can easily mishandle their truck in these circumstances.
• Drowsy driving. The federal government closely regulates how much time a driver can be on the job during the week, but too much time driving leads to mistakes.
• Reckless driving. Some drivers are in a hurry to get to their destination, so they might cut corners and drive too aggressively or recklessly.

TRUCK ACCIDENT INJURIES

Commercial vehicles like big-rigs and semi-tractors weigh several tons. When they crash into a vehicle, they can cause major injuries:

• Multiple fractures, often requiring surgery
• Internal organ injuries
• Permanent nerve damage
• Neck and head injuries, including concussions
• Back injuries, including spinal column injuries and paralysis

These injuries can bankrupt the average person, who cannot cover the cost of medical care. Rehabilitation is often required, too, especially when they are serious. Even someone with medical insurance might quickly deplete their savings trying to pay for everything.

HOW OUR CLEVELAND TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS HELP

After being hired, we can swing into action to protect our client’s rights to compensation. If successful, a client can receive compensation for economic losses like lost wages and medical care, as well as damages for non-economic losses like pain and suffering or emotional distress.

Trucking companies in Ohio and surrounding states have giant insurers representing them, with dozens of lawyers who work on every case. The company often sends out an investigator to the scene of the accident within hours of the wreck to retrieve evidence.

Our attorneys can carefully collect evidence on your behalf. We will also fully analyze the facts to identify the correct party to sue, whether this is the driver, his employer, or a truck manufacturer or loading company.

WE HAVE THE SKILLS YOU NEED

Call Groth & Associates today to schedule a free consultation. Our Cleveland truck accident lawyer is prepared to negotiate an aggressive settlement but can also litigate in court if necessary. Our consultations are no-risk and confidential!