18 wheeler crash

Truck accidents are often much more serious than other types of automobile accidents. They can cause severe injury or even death.

If you have suffered injury in an 18-wheeler crash, you may be wondering how you will pay your medical bills.

If your injuries have kept you from working, you may be concerned about supporting your family.

You don’t have to face this crisis alone.

A truck accident attorney can help you determine who is at fault for your accident and what compensation you may be entitled to.

Your attorney can negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf and fight to get you every dollar you deserve.

What Causes 18-Wheeler Crashes?

A number of circumstances may contribute to an18-wheeler accident, including:

  • Distracted driving,
  • Improper loading,
  • Driver fatigue,
  • Impaired driving,
  • Failure to observe traffic laws,
  • Inadequate training,
  • Poor truck maintenance, and
  • Vehicle component defects.

If one of these factors caused your accident, you may have the right to recover compensation.

Who Is Responsible for My 18-Wheeler Accident?

Depending on the cause of your accident, there are many individuals who may be liable, such as the:

  • Driver,
  • Trucking company or truck owner,
  • Cargo loaders or manufacturers,
  • Truck manufacturer, or
  • Truck mechanics.

In fact, there may be more than one person responsible for your accident. For example, if the truck driver fell asleep at the wheel because their employer scheduled them to drive for too many hours, both the driver and their employer may share responsibility.

If your negligence contributed to the accident, you may also be held partly responsible. In Ohio, you can still recover compensation for your accident as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. However, your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you were 20% at fault, you can recover only 80% of your damages from other responsible parties.

A truck accident attorney can help you identify the at-fault parties and gather evidence to support your negligence claim.

What Compensation Can I Receive for My 18-Wheeler Accident Injury?

If you can demonstrate that someone else’s negligence caused the 18-wheeler crash in which you were injured, you may be able to recover compensation for a number of damages.

First, you can recover for economic losses (losses that can be quantified) such as:

  • Medical and hospital bills,
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation costs,
  • Prescriptions, 
  • Lost wages, and
  • Lost future income.

You can also seek compensation for non-economic losses (losses that can’t be quantified) such as:

  • Pain and suffering,
  • Disfigurement,
  • Lost earning capacity,
  • Emotional anguish, and
  • Loss of enjoyment of life.

If the accident resulted from purposeful or particularly egregious behavior, you may also be able to seek punitive damages. Punitive damages are extra damages intended to punish a wrongdoer and deter others from behaving the same way.

Your truck accident attorney can help you calculate the damages you can expect to receive from your 18-wheeler accident and negotiate with the insurance company to get you a fair settlement.

How Can a Truck Accident Attorney Help Me?

If you suffered an injury in an 18-wheeler accident, you need an knowledgeable truck accident lawyer on your side. Aaron Bensinger of Balyeat, Leahy, Daley, Miller & Bensinger, LLC, has experience taking on large trucking and insurance companies. He is passionate about serving accident victims and helping them recover the compensation they deserve. Call or contact Aaron Bensinger of Balyeat, Leahy, Daley, Miller & Bensinger, LLC today for a free consultation.

Author Photo Aaron L. Bensinger

Aaron L. Bensinger is an Ohio attorney serving personal injury and civil litigation clients. He has extensive trial experience and makes client service is his primary focus. As a partner at Balyeat, Leahy, Daley, Miller & Bensinger, LLC, Aaron happily works in Lima, OH, and serves the entire Northwest region of the state and beyond.

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