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Common Causes of Fatal Truck Accidents

All sorts of factors and behaviors can lead to a fatal collision with a commercial 18-wheeler.

Drivers who have been insufficiently trained or are exhausted from long hours on the road can make terrible mistakes that lead to another person’s death. Mechanical issues can also come into play when trucks are poorly maintained or repaired, have inadequate safety equipment, or are overloaded with cargo. Road conditions and driver behavior can also lead to deaths on Ohio’s roads when truck drivers operate their trucks in an aggressive manner, violate the speed limits, or fail to adapt to dangerous road conditions.

Common causes of truck accidents often include:

• Driver fatigue
• Drivers’ use of stimulants
• Inadequate training
• Inadequate maintenance
• Exceso de velocidad
• Failure to check blind spots
• Negligent hiring
• Overloaded trucks or improperly secured cargo that shifts while the truck is in motion

Liability for Fatal Truck Accidents

Fata truck accident claims and lawsuits often involve complex legal issues that concern liability and damages. The victim’s family must demonstrate, via their attorneys, that the truck driver or the trucking company—or both—are legally responsible for the victim’s death.

Liability may also fall on other parties or multiple parties involved in a truck collision once an investigation has been conducted. For example, if a mechanical item like the brakes failed as a result of a manufacturer error, the company that produced the brakes might be held liable.

Once liability is confirmed, other considerations come into play regarding compensation for damages. The financial issues can be significant as a judge or jury determines the appropriate level of compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, emotional grief, and lost future wages.

It is important to remember that Ohio law sets time limits known as statutes of limitations for filing lawsuits, so it’s important to act quickly to protect your rights. Ohio’s civil statute of limitations laws imposes a two-year limit for claims involving wrongful death.

Evidence Used to Prove Negligence in Fatal Truck Accident Cases

Preparing for a wrongful death case involving a commercial truck can be a time-consuming and intricate process. Your case may involve violations of federal motor carrier regulations and other issues that are unique to semi-truck accidents.

At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, our Ohio truck accident lawyers have significant experience handling wrongful death claims involving commercial trucks and extensive knowledge of all relevant local, state, and federal rules. We can find evidence of the truck driver’s or trucking company’s negligence in a variety of situations.

The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can work to collect and preserve evidence of liability.

Evidence includes:

• The driver logbook
• Skid marks and other debris at the accident scene
• Evidence from damaged vehicles
• The truck’s GPS, if equipped
• The driver’s drug test results
• Background information about the driver, including past violations
• Truck maintenance records

While law enforcement officers do their best to conduct a full and fair investigation, their goals are different than yours. Without a lawyer to represent your interests, key evidence needed to prove your case could disappear.

How Trucking Companies Handle Fatal Collisions

At KNR, we know first-hand how trucking companies respond to wrongful death claims where their drivers or employees are at fault. But these large companies are interested in protecting their profits – not your family’s well-being.

When a commercial truck is involved in a fatal collision, the trucking company is aware of the risks of a potential lawsuit. The company will start working immediately to defend itself.

Typically, the trucking company’s insurance carrier will contact the victim’s family to persuade them that they do not need an attorney. Insurance professionals are trained to encourage family members to accept a quick settlement that leaves the trucking company free to make the same fatal mistakes over again.

However, trucking companies are only required to retain documents for a relatively short period of time, which means it’s important to act quickly to preserve important evidence such as a truck driver’s log, onboard GPS data, and maintenance records before they are destroyed.

Why Work With a Lawyer After a Fatal Truck Crash?

The insurance policies and legal process involved in a fatal truck accident claim is complicated, but at Kisling, Nestico & Redick, we can help you get the most out of your case. Although you may be hesitant to pursue legal action, our team is ready to fight for your rights and recover max compensation for everything a fatal truck collision costs you.

El equipo jurídico de KNR se encargará de

• Investigate, collect evidence, and find those at fault for your loved one’s death.
• Interview witnesses, medical professionals, and truck accident experts.
• Ponte en contacto con la aseguradora, aclara quién es el responsable y intenta conseguir la máxima indemnización.
• Determina el valor total y justo de tu accidente: lo que has perdido y lo que te corresponde.
• Te mantendremos informado y te haremos partícipe. Puedes contactar con KNR por teléfono, mensaje de texto, correo electrónico o Zoom.
• Defiende tus derechos y, si es necesario, lleva tu caso ante los tribunales.
• Nunca te cobraremos por adelantado. Si no se consigue la indemnización, no hay ningún coste.

We use every available resource so you can recover physically and financially after a deadly truck wreck.

Have You Lost Someone in a Fatal Truck Accident? Call KNR.

Wrongful death cases arising from accidents involving semi-trucks, big rigs, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles can feel overwhelming for surviving family members. With considerable experience and long history of fighting for clients who have lost loved ones in truck accidents, KNR is here for you.

We have the knowledge, skills, and resources to ensure you obtain the compensation you deserve so you can move forward with life after losing a loved one in an Ohio truck crash.

We are conscious of your difficult circumstances, so we offer no fees unless you recover compensation for your case. Call Kisling, Nestico & Redick at 1-800-HURT-NOW or use our online contact form to schedule your free consultation today.