Cincinnati Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyer

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), loaded tractor-trailers need as much as 40 percent more stopping time and distance than passenger vehicles. This is because trucks weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger cars and are much taller. Should a person get into an accident with a tractor-trailer, the consequence can be severe and even deadly.

If you or someone you love was injured in a tractor-trailer accident, our legal team may be able to help you determine what caused the accident and if negligence was involved. Examples of negligence that might entitle you to financial compensation include:

Driver fatigue
Driver exhaustion
Driver impairment
Poor vehicle maintenance

The days and weeks after a collision with a large truck like a tractor-trailer can be physically and financially stressful. A Cincinnati tractor-trailer accident lawyer might be able to make the process of pursuing compensation easier to navigate by serving as your guide. Contact the personal injury team at the Fitch Law Firm, LLC, at (614) 545-3930 today.

How the Law Might Affect Your Compensation Claim

Holding an at-fault driver accountable for your injury-related expenses can be challenging. Personal injury laws in Ohio can be complex. The following laws can make the compensation process challenging to navigate and may affect your right to compensation and the amount of compensation you receive:

Ohio Revised Code (ORC) §2315.33 defines contributory fault. It makes you liable for the percentage of fault the at-fault driver might claim is yours. That could mean your monetary award is reduced by that same percentage. If that occurs, you might not receive enough compensation to fully cover your accident-related expenses and losses.
ORC §2315.18 defines the financial limits of personal injury compensation. Accordingly, noneconomic damages are capped at $250,000 or triple the amount of your economic damages. Your compensation might also be subjected to additional restrictions.

Your lawyer can help you compile proof, build your case, value your damages, negotiate with insurers on your behalf, and comply with the statute of limitations if you decide to bring a lawsuit. Our team’s goal is to make sure the aftermath of a tractor-trailer accident is not further complicated by financial stress.

Build Your Case File with Solid Evidence

The paperwork generated by your tractor-trailer accident may help prove the at-fault party’s negligence in the accident. We may request one or more of the following types of evidence to build your case:

The crash report
Medical records
Medical bills
Income statements
Vehicle repair bills
Vehicle values
Witness statements
Injury photos
Property damage photos

These and other documents may help us prove the cause of the accident and the cost of your damages. Using this evidence, we may be able to fight for a fair financial settlement on your behalf.

Ohio’s Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases

If you or someone you love was involved in a tractor-trailer car accident in Cincinnati, the time you have to hold the at-fault party accountable is generally limited to two years. Anyone injured in the accident generally has two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, according to the ORC §2305.10.

Surviving family members of an accident victim who was fatally injured in a tractor-trailer collision also generally have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit, according to the ORC §2125.02.

In some injury cases, age and other factors might alter the timeline. Our team can let you know if any of these factors apply to your case. We may use the date on your crash report to comply with the statutory deadline.

For a free legal consultation with a tractor-trailer accidents lawyer serving Cincinnati, call 614-545-3930

A Lawyer Can Help You Define the Cause of the Tractor-Trailer Collision

A collision between any two vehicles can have a number of causes and contributing factors. Road and weather conditions can contribute to collisions between large trucks and passenger vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) also points to driver behavior as possible contributors.

The FMCSA cites the following driving behaviors as common causes or contributing factors to large truck accidents with passenger cars:

Traffic disturbances
Unfamiliar roads
Lack of attention
Speeding
Unlawful driver action
Driver inattention
Driver fatigue
Driver illness
Distracted driving

If one or more of these factors played a role in your accident, a Cincinnati tractor-trailer accident lawyer might investigate your accident to collect any evidence that indicates the other driver was negligent at the time of the accident. Contact the personal injury team at the Fitch Law Firm, LLC, at (614) 545-3930 to get to the bottom of the accident that caused your injuries.

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We Can Assess the Value of Your Monetary Award

If neglect was the cause of your tractor-trailer accident, the at-fault party might be required to pay your medical bills from the time of the collision until you are fully recovered. In addition to your health care expenses, the ORC §2307.011 lets you receive compensation for each of the following accident-related costs:

Past and future lost earnings
Pain and suffering
Loss of society
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship
Mental anguish
Emotional distress

We may be able to help establish fault and prove the at-fault driver’s negligence to prove why you are entitled to receive compensation. A member of our team can also help you calculate the value of your case and negotiate an insurance settlement.

Get Help Building Your Personal Injury Claim or Lawsuit

Our team wants to help you build your case. We want to be there by your side and negotiate a settlement that lets you start rebuilding your life and recover from the tractor-trailer accident.

A Cincinnati tractor-trailer accident lawyer can help you fight for the financial award you might be entitled to receive for your damages. We are on your side. Do not hesitate to contact the personal injury team at the Fitch Law Firm, LLC, by calling (614) 545-3930 today.

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2021-06-15

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2021-05-20

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2021-05-14

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2021-02-28

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Nicholas Mavromatis

2020-12-17

I was involved in an accident as the passenger of the responsible party during Feb. of 2020. I completed physical therapy in June of the same year. I worked with a firm that was not as responsive as I would have liked, so I sought representation elsewhere to ensure the claim was handled correctly. I couldn’t have been more fortunate to task The Fitch Law Firm with this case. Associate attorney Kirstin Peterson was assigned to my case, and I couldn’t have asked for someone so thorough, professional, responsive and down right genuinely caring than her. There were some unforeseen obstacles, but throughout my doubts she maintained consistent in reassuring me she was doing everything she could to make sure things were going as smoothly as possible. I highly recommend this firm and having nothing but more than positive things to say about the associate attorney assigned to my case. Thank you so much Fitch Law Firm, and Kirstin Peterson. You guys are extraordinary in what you do!

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2020-12-07

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2020-11-11

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2020-09-29

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