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Commercial Truck Accidents

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Last year alone, over 500,000 large trucks and commercial vehicles were involved in accidents nationwide. Over 100,000 people sustained serious injuries and more than 5,000 people died as a result of those trucking accidents.

18-wheeler runs stop sign and causes accident.

About 4,000 truck accidents occur in Ohio every year. Many of these crashes involve passenger cars. Due to the sheer size of commercial vehicles like concrete mixers, dump trucks, and 18-wheelers, the damage they do to passenger vehicles can be devastating and even deadly.

If you or someone you love have been the victim of a trucking accident, the questions surrounding the crash can be much more complex than those related to a typical traffic accident.

Who is responsible in a trucking accident?

There are a number of entities who may be potentially liable for a victim’s injuries, depending upon the specific circumstances of the case. In Ohio, these include:

• The truck’s driver.

• The owner of the truck or trailer.

• The person or company that leased the truck or trailer from the owner.

• The manufacturer of the vehicle, truck tires, or other parts.

• The shipper or loader of the truck’s cargo.

What causes trucking accidents?

There are many different factors that can contribute to truck accidents, including mechanical failure, tire issues, roadway conditions, improper cargo loading, or driver error.

According to a study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, about 55% of truck crashes were the direct fault of the truck driver.

The Top 10 Causes of Truck Accidents in Which the Truck Driver is At-Fault:

  1. Prescription Drug Use
  2. Speeding
  3. Unfamiliarity with Roadway
  4. Over-the-Counter Drug Use
  5. Inadequate Surveillance
  6. Fatigue
  7. Illegal Maneuver
  8. Exterior Distraction
  9. Failure to Avoid a Preventable Collision
  10. Aggressive Driving Behavior

Pinpointing what went wrong and who is at fault in a Cincinnati trucking accident requires extensive knowledge of the trucking industry, accident investigation, and the legal system.

The Ohio truck accident lawyers at Rothchild Law have been devoted to helping victims in trucking crashes since the firm’s founding. We can help you sort out the complexities of a truck accident case in order to get your life back on track. We know how devastating the impacts of a semi-truck crash can be and we will fight to get the maximum compensation possible in your case.