Why Auto Accidents Occur
An auto accident can happen in an instant, forever changing the lives of the people involved. Lawyers at Friedman, Domiano & Smith file personal injury lawsuits on behalf of personal injury victims. Our goal is to help restore our clients to where they were before the accident by holding negligent drivers accountable for the harm they have caused.
Over the years, the attorneys at our law firm have achieved a number of successful results for our clients, including a number of substantial verdicts and settlements. One such case involved the wrongful death of a 40 year old man who was killed when his car struck a truck that pulled out in front of him on Pearl Road. A jury awarded his survivors $2 million in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.
There are many reasons why auto accidents occur. Regardless of the reasons involved in your accident, we can help:
- Driving while distracted: Negligent drivers operate motor vehicles while talking on cell phones, texting, eating fast food, disciplining children and even applying make-up. These distracted drivers cause very serious injuries that can change the lives of the people affected.
- Mechanical defects: Auto defects may include gas and engine failure leading to auto fires, sudden acceleration due to defects in cruise control or dropping out of gear, seatbelt and airbag failure, as well as SUV rollover accidents involving roof crush injuries. Our law firm represents people who have been injured when mechanical defects lead to an auto accident.
- Improperly marked roads and highways: The Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices places certain requirements on construction zones and other road hazards. When municipalities and contractors fail to follow these requirements, confused drivers may end up in car accidents.
- Drunk and impaired driving: Driving drunk is simply unacceptable. While drunk drivers face criminal consequences, they can also be forced to pay victims for the harm they caused. At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we can file personal injury lawsuits against drunk drivers. Punitive damages, which are damages that are awarded in order to punish wrongdoing and deter future wrongdoing by others, are often awarded in accidents where a drunk driver injures another.
- Accidents caused by animals: When a negligent farmer or pet owner lets their animals loose near a road, auto accidents are likely to occur. These animal owners should be held accountable for the harm their animals cause.
Contact Us at 866-636-8367
For more information about your rights after a motor vehicle accident, contact the trial lawyers at Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us at 866-636-8367 or completing our online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Our main office is located in Cleveland. We also operate additional offices in Ohio.
