Trucking accidents are one of the leading causes of catastrophic injury and death on Ohio roadways. Brannon & Associates has aggressively represented the victims of truck accidents who have suffered devastating injuries such as paralysis, brain damage and death. Many people think of truck accidents as simply much larger automobile accidents, but the laws governing trucks involved in interstate commerce are different and complex. Understanding the finer details of commercial motor vehicle law is essential to obtaining a settlement or verdict in the million dollar range.
Truck accidents are indeed a serious problem in Ohio since we have one of the largest cross-roads in America located in Dayton at the intersection of I-75 and I-70. The truck drivers that use these highways often disregard the rights and safety of smaller vehicles that use these same highways. Truck drivers and the companies they work for have a responsibility to operate their vehicles in a safe manner. Each truck accident has its own complex set of circumstances that require a qualified trial lawyer who can promptly investigate the accident, preserve evidence and protect your rights from the trucking company’s insurance adjusters.
It is important to act quickly after being involved in a serious trucking accident so that evidence may be gathered and preserved. For example, Brannon & Associates was able to achieve a large settlement in a trucking case where a semi-truck had gone left of center on an icy snow covered road striking our client’s vehicle and killing her instantly. Due to the snow covered condition of the road there were no skid marks or other typical evidence on the street and the truck driver claimed the car veered into his lane. Due to our attorneys quick response in investigating the accident we were able to show that the truck driver was liable based upon the location of accident debris and photos of tracks in the snow.
At Brannon & Associates we explore every avenue of liability in truck accident cases in order to maximize the recovery for our clients. Truck crashes involve professional drivers operating “big rigs” for large companies who sacrifice safety for larger profits. This often results in speeding, driver fatigue, driver inexperience, failure to maintain trucks, overloaded trucks, drug/alcohol usage and violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. As part of our litigation team, we frequently employ professional investigators and accident re-constructionists to obtain this data, interpret it, and use it against trucking companies who claim their driver was not at fault.
Our team of personal injury attorneys is dedicated and experienced with catastrophic tractor-trailer accidents having obtained numerous million dollar verdicts and settlements. We understand the difference between a “quick settlement” and full compensation for your serious and permanent injuries. The law sets time limits in which you can pursue a claim for your injuries, and once that time passes, your right to recover for your injuries will be lost. If you, or someone you care about, have been the victim of a trucking accident and need assistance, call our offices today for a free consultation with an attorney in our office or your home / hospital room.
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