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Due to their weight and dimensions, accidents involving trucks result in more serious injuries and more significant damage than car accidents. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck accident, you need legal representation that understands the complexities of these cases. At Bressman Law, our truck accident attorneys in Columbus understand federal trucking regulations and know how to hold negligent companies accountable. With over 30 years of experience handling truck accident cases throughout Ohio, we fight to hold trucking companies accountable when they push drivers beyond safe limits, leading to catastrophic accidents.
Why Choose Bressman Law as Your Columbus Truck Accident Attorney
- Over 30 years of experience handling complex truck accident cases in Ohio
- In-depth knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
- Thorough investigation to identify all liable parties beyond just the truck driver
- Access to industry experts and accident reconstruction specialists
- Experience taking on large trucking companies and their insurance teams
- Proven track record with catastrophic injury cases common in truck accidents
- Family-owned firm that fights for maximum compensation, not quick settlements
Our Fee Structure
We work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. You won’t pay any upfront costs or attorney fees throughout the process—our payment comes only from your settlement or court award.
If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay
Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accident Cases
We handle accidents involving all types of commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers, box trucks, cement trucks, delivery trucks, flatbed trucks, garbage trucks, and tow trucks. No matter the type of truck involved in your accident, your Columbus truck accident lawyer at Bressman Law can help you recover damages for your injuries and suffering.
Truck drivers and trucking companies must comply with strict federal regulations requiring them to maintain the safety of their drivers and fellow motorists. Despite these laws, accidents occur due to overloaded or unbalanced cargo, driver fatigue from long hours without breaks, driver inexperience or improper training, speeding and distracted driving, failing to keep up with safety maintenance, mechanical failure, and dangerous or reckless driving. Trucking companies may also encourage drivers to push their limits, creating dangerous conditions on the road.
Truck accidents are complex, and multiple parties can be held responsible. Our team will perform an exhaustive investigation to identify all at-fault parties, which may include the truck driver, trucking company or employer, trucking manufacturers, the business that loaded the truck’s cargo, and the business that repaired or maintained the truck. Identifying all liable parties is critical to maximizing your compensation, which is why working with an experienced law firm is essential to the success of your case.
Truck accident victims and families may be entitled to collect damages for current and future medical costs (including ongoing care, rehabilitation, therapy, and prescription drugs), lost earnings and the inability to be gainfully employed in the future, scars and permanent disabilities, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Because truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, these cases can be worth significantly more than typical car accident claims. As your Columbus truck accident attorney, we will calculate all current and future damages to ensure you receive full compensation.
If your loved one died in a truck accident or passed away from injuries sustained in the crash, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties. These claims can recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of your loved one’s income and future earning capacity, loss of companionship, guidance, and support, your loved one’s pain and suffering before death, and medical expenses related to their final injury.
Truck accident cases are more complex than car accidents—they involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and trucking companies with legal teams dedicated to minimizing payouts.
An experienced truck accident lawyer knows how to obtain the truck’s black box data and driver logs before they’re destroyed, identify FMCSA regulation violations that prove negligence, navigate complex liability issues involving drivers, trucking companies, and third parties, counter tactics that trucking company lawyers use to shift blame, work with industry experts who understand trucking standards and safety requirements, and recognize when trucking companies pushed drivers beyond safe limits.
At Bressman Law, we’ve handled these cases for over 30 years. We know the strategies trucking companies use, the evidence that matters most, and how to build cases that secure maximum compensation.
No. Our team handles all discussions with insurance companies because we don’t want there to be any confusion or false information shared. Insurance adjusters will try to use your statements against you to minimize or deny your claim. We always want the facts to be clear and not distorted by any misinformation. Let your attorney handle all communications while you focus on recovery.
You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio. However, truck accident cases involve unique time pressures. Trucking companies are required to preserve certain records, but those requirements have time limits. Driver logs, electronic logging device (ELD) data, and maintenance records can be destroyed or “lost” if we don’t act quickly to preserve them. The sooner you contact an experienced truck accident lawyer in Columbus, the better chance we have of securing critical evidence before it disappears.
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