Truck accidents are becoming increasingly common. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), fatal truck accidents are up nearly 50 percent from 2010; and, while commercial trucks account for just four percent of registered vehicles, they account for 10% of all fatal roadway collisions. While these accidents result from a […]
Category: Truck Accidents
Our Columbus Truck Accident Lawyers Explain Your Rights After a Weather-Related Accident
Winter weather conditions can make Ohio’s highways extremely dangerous. This is especially true when there are big trucks on the road. Limited visibility, limited control and increased braking distance all increase the risk of truck accidents—and these accidents can have devastating consequences in many cases. In this article, our Columbus […]
A Columbus Truck Accident Lawyer Explains What To Do After Tractor Trailer Collision
Tractor-trailer accidents present serious injury risks for everyone involved. While passenger vehicle occupants are most likely to suffer catastrophic injuries, truck drivers face injury risks as well. After a tractor-trailer accident, there are steps that everyone involved must take to protect their legal rights. Our Columbus truck accident lawyer explains: […]
What Company is Liable for a Truck Accident? Insights from a Columbus Truck Accident Lawyer
When you suffer injuries or lose a loved one in a commercial truck accident, determining liability is one of the first steps toward pursuing a claim for financial compensation. Several factors can cause (or contribute to causing) truck accidents, and this means that several companies can potentially be liable. A […]
Bisected by both I-70 and I-71, Columbus sees more than its fair share of commercial truck accidents. While many of these accidents happen on the highway, serious collisions involving commercial trucks often occur on local roads as well. If you have been seriously injured or a loved one has been […]