Truck Accidents Attorneys in Medina, Ohio
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Truck Accidents Attorneys in Medina, Ohio
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According to statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were about 510,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in 2019. Traffic crashes involving large trucks, semi-trucks, and 18-wheelers are often devastating and may result in significant injuries, hospitalization, productivity losses, and sometimes death. If you or someone you know has recently been involved in a truck accident caused by a negligent party, you are within your rights to recover damages by filing injury claims.
At John Brooks Cameron & Associates, I have the skill, resources, and expertise to help you hold those responsible for your truck accident injuries and damages liable. As a skilled Ohio personal injury attorney, I can evaluate and investigate every last detail of your case and help explore your available legal options to recover damages.
My firm – John Brooks Cameron & Associates – is proud to represent truck accident victims in Medina, Ohio, throughout Summit County, Akron County, Cuyahoga County, and Wooster County, Ohio.
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Laws Affecting Truck Accidents
In Ohio, there are no laws that require you to report minor traffic accidents to the police. However, accidents involving injury, death, or property damage of more than $1,000 need to be reported to law enforcement for proper documentation and to establish the facts of the incident. Also, truck drivers involved in traffic crashes must stop to provide reasonable assistance to the injured victims, including transporting victims to the hospital or healthcare facility.
Ohio Trucking Regulations
Here are some laws, rules, and regulations guiding trucking and truck drivers in Ohio:
- Intrastate truck drivers must be at least 18 years old.
- Truck drivers are allowed to drive for 12 hours following eight consecutive hours off duty.
- All intrastate vehicles, including trucks, must have the company name, city, state, and company vehicle number displayed on both sides of the vehicle in contrasting letters.
- The maximum weight limit for single axle trucks in Ohio is 20,000 lbs.
- The maximum width of a commercial truck in Ohio is 8 feet, 6 inches, or 102 inches.
Statute of Limitations
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits prison guards, officials, and employees from inflicting cruel and unusual punishments on inmates. Individuals in prison, jail, or other correctional facilities are protected from:
- Excessive force and physical brutality
- Unhealthy conditions of the facility with regards to food, personal hygiene, shelter, and medical care
- Rape, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct
- Unsafe conditions of the facility, such as overcrowding or lack of security
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Assessing Liability
Liability in personal injury cases involving truck accidents is not as straightforward as car crashes. In a truck accident case, several different parties may be held responsible for the accident, depending on the events or circumstances leading to the truck accident. These include:
- Truck Driver: The truck driver may be held liable if the driver was found to be speeding, violating a traffic law, driving while under the influence, or due to inadequate training.
- Truck Company: The trucking company that hired the driver may also be held accountable for a truck crash that occurred due to errors such as poor safety inspection, setting unrealistic expectations, or hiring an unqualified driver.
- Truck Manufacturer: The truck or parts manufacturer may also be held responsible if the truck crash occurred due to a defective part, such as mechanical failure, faulty brakes, or other truck defects.
- Cargo Loaders: The persons who loaded the cargo may be held accountable for failure to properly fasten, inspect, secure, or balance the cargo, equipment, or boxes, thus, leading to the truck accident.
- Maintenance Personnel: If the maintenance personnel fails to perform their expected duties – such as safety checks, regular maintenance, or inspection of brakes, engine, electronic systems, and fluids – they may be held accountable for the truck crash.
If you or someone close to you were involved in a truck accident caused by another person’s negligent actions, you must hire an experienced personal injury attorney immediately. Your lawyer can investigate all of the facts of your case, identify the responsible parties, and help you seek your deserved compensation by filing multiple claims.