Regular motor vehicle accidents already prove destructive in some cases. However, when the height, weight, and size of trucks are added to the mix, those involved could suffer debilitating injuries or even lose their lives.
If you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident, a Columbus truck accident lawyer with Bressman Law can recover compensation for your damages. This may include medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. We offer free case reviews to people who want to explore working with us. You can start one today.
How Our Truck Accident Lawyer in Columbus Could Help You?
Bressman Law has one goal: to recover compensation for your economic and non-economic damages. We can help resolve your case by:
- Gathering evidence. We can use the traffic video surveillance, accident report, the truck’s black box data, and dashcam footage to learn more about how your collision happened.
- Interviewing witnesses. We can get statements from economists, accident reconstruction analysts, and doctors to give us information about your condition, damages, and accident.
- Determining fault. The truck driver and the company they work for could be held accountable for your losses.
- Managing all correspondence. Your lawyer handles all emails and phone calls with the other involved parties, like the other party’s insurer and attorneys.
- Negotiating a settlement. We will file your claim with the liable insurer and negotiate a settlement on your behalf.
- Representing you in a trial. Our firm usually takes this step if we can’t settle your claim. If litigating your case could award you fair compensation, then we will do it.
Don’t be worried about paying for our legal aid up front, as we work for a contingency fee. Your truck accident lawyer will only charge you if they win a settlement or verdict. Here at Bressman Law, we consider your financial state and want you to focus on your recovery without any added pressure.
For a free legal consultation with a truck accident attorney in Columbus, call (614) 538-1116
Potential Damages You Can Seek Following a Truck Accident in Columbus
One of the most typical questions we get when we first meet with a client is, “How much money can I get for my case?” We won’t know until we conduct a complete review, but we can keep key factors in mind that will help point us to a number. Some of them are:
- Your age
- If you are the breadwinner in your household
- Your physical restrictions
- Your mental wellbeing
- The extent of your injuries and your treatment plan
Then, we may determine that you could be eligible for:
- Past and expected medical bills: If you needed (or will need) surgery, hospitalization, medications, assistive devices, physical therapy, imaging scans and lab tests, and/or ongoing doctors’ visits
- Property damage: If your vehicle needed to be fixed or replaced
- Pain and suffering: If your injuries cause you intense or chronic pain
- Lost income: If you couldn’t make a living due to your injuries
- Future lost earning capacity: If you can’t work for the foreseeable future
- Mental anguish: If the truck accident was traumatic for you and your mental health suffered as a result
- Disability: If you have a qualifying impairment under the Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Disfigurement: If your appearance or movement is forever changed
If your loved one passed away from the truck accident, you could claim damages for funeral bills, end-of-life medical costs, or loss of services, companionship, or consortium in a wrongful death case.
Ohio Sets a Time Limit for Filing Truck Accident Lawsuits
If you want to file a lawsuit against the liable party, you must abide by certain time limits:
- In most cases, Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10 allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit
- In general, Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02 gives those filing a wrongful death lawsuit two years to take legal action
There may be exceptions to these deadlines, but they’re uncommon. In any case, we urge you to get our law firm involved as soon as possible. A delay in filing your case might mean forfeiting your right to collect compensation. As a result, the liable party would no longer be on the hook for your damages, as that would be your responsibility.
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How Columbus Truck Accidents Can Transpire and Who May Be Liable
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver error is the number one reason truck accidents occur. Some of these behaviors include:
- Speeding or driving too fast for current conditions
- Driving while fatigued
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Distracted driving
- Following other vehicles too closely
- Poor directional control
Even though the truck driver is the only one who was directly involved and seemingly caused the accident, other parties might have contributed to it, as well. To name some examples:
- The trucking company
- The cargo company
- The truck’s mechanic
- A municipality
- Other drivers
Our investigation should point us to who caused your accident and why. Once these key elements are established, it’s time for us to apply them to the theory of negligence, which comprises:
The Other Party Was to Exercise a Duty of Care
Everyone driving on the road, those preparing and loading the truck, and employees who maintain the street are to work and/or operate their vehicles with everyone’s safety in mind.
The Other Party Breached Their Duty of Care
The other party didn’t uphold this duty to keep you safe. Some examples include:
- A truck driver failed to yield on Cleveland Avenue and Morse Road
- Columbus Street Maintenance did not fix a faulty stop signal in a timely fashion
- The trucking company failed to properly screen prospective employees
This Breach of Duty Caused a Truck Accident
The negligence of the other party led to an accident. Using the same examples from above:
- The truck driver hit you from the side
- The faulty stop signal prompted the truck driver to cross the street, which led to them striking you
- The driver that the trucking company hired had a history of driving under the influence (if we find that the trucker was intoxicated during the accident, we may be able to hold their employer liable)
The Truck Accident Led to Your Non-Economic and Economic Damages
You probably suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one in the truck accident. In that case, you have a right to pursue damages from the other party. We can help you prove damages with evidence, such as:
- Your medical invoices
- Testimony from your medical team
- Car repair bills
- Wage statements
- Your personal account of the accident
Depending on the specifics of your case, you may qualify for both economic and non-economic damages. While the latter is harder to monetize, a personal injury attorney in Columbus, Ohio, can help you secure a fair award.
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Call Bressman Law Today to Learn More About Your Truck Accident Case’s Potential
Getting hurt or losing a loved one in a truck accident can drastically change your life. No amount of compensation can reverse what happened, but it can help you transition into this new phase of your life without worrying about your finances.
Bressman Law has served injury clients throughout Ohio for over 30 years. Our team of truck accident lawyers in Columbus is ready to guide your case to the finish line. You can begin your free case review with one of our team members now. Contact us today at (877) 538-1116.
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