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The Ohio Law Offices of
David A. Looney Co. LPA,
understand the shock and
despair victims and their
families experience after
being involved in an
accident with a large truck.
The extensive injuries
typically sustained when
injured in a large truck
accident can leave the
victim with soaring medical
bills and emotional stress.
Our lawyers have a solid
reputation among our peers
and our clients for
successfully representing
the rights of accident
victims, and for helping
them get the compensation
they deserve.
Please contact the Law Offices of David A.
Looney Co. LPA at 330-785-3337, or fill out
our
contact form for advice about your truck
accident. We serve clients in the Summit, Portage and
Medina counties of Ohio. With 30
years of experience, we are aggressive,
equipped and prepared to fight for you and
help you solve your legal problems.
Driving on Ohio highways with large trucks
requires vigilance and defensive driving
techniques that are not typical when traveling
alongside standard-sized vehicles.
Tractor-trailers and large trucks, for
example, can sway when encountering
crosswinds, causing the trailers to cross into
another lane, require more time to slow down,
and have significant blind spots.
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When a trucker is behind the
wheel of a tractor-trailer weighing 4-5 times
more than the vehicles around it, the driver
must stay alert, drive within the speed
limits, and ensure that the equipment is
functioning properly. Unfortunately, more
often than not, that is not the case.
According to a study
conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration, close to 30 percent of truck
crashes are caused by inadequate brakes, while
another prominent factor is driver fatigue.
About 13 percent of truck drivers in accidents
reported fatigue at the time of the crash.
As with all accidents, when
the truck driver or trucking company is found
to be negligent or reckless and the cause of
the accident, you may be eligible for
compensation. You could receive payment for:
- All medical expenses;
- Cost for property damage and loss;
- Lost wages;
- Pain and suffering.
When trying to recover
damages from trucking accidents, understanding
the commercial road carrier business, the
complexities of the law and the rights of the
involved parties is critical. Demonstrating
that the other driver was negligent can take
time and resources, and it is crucial to begin
the process as soon after the accident as
possible.
The Law Offices of David A.
Looney Co. LPA are experienced, aggressive,
equipped, and prepared to fight for you. Our
experience, reputation, and state-of-the-art
technology give us the competitive edge to get
you a fair compensation. While we work to
settle accident cases without going to trial,
we are prepared to represent you in court if
necessary. If you live in the Summit, Portage and
Medina counties of Ohio,
contact us or
call us at 330-785-3337 to find out how we
will represent you, at no cost, unless a
recovery is obtained.
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