Representing the Victims of Trucking Accidents
Because of the sheer size and weight of a truck, cars and motorcycles that share the road with them are at a severe disadvantage in an accident. At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we understand how serious trucking accidents are. Our attorneys are dedicated to our clients, helping them achieve the best possible results in Ohio courts.
There are many reasons that trucking accidents occur:
- Driver errors and inexperience: In this economy, more and more people are seeking work driving commercial trucks. Although these drivers may have their commercial driver's license, they may not have very much experience.
- Driver fatigue: Trucking companies often push drivers to falsify driving logs and drive when they are exhausted. Over-tired drivers make errors. They may also drive while under the influence of mind-altering stimulants, causing deadly 18-wheeler accidents.
- Mechanical defects: Mechanical defects on semi-trucks can cause serious injury. Our law firm has handled a broad spectrum of mechanical defect cases, like the case of a man who was killed when a tire flew off a semi-truck and struck him. We also handle cases involving defective back-up alarms, brake failure, sudden acceleration and other causes.
- Dangerous road conditions: It takes trucks a long time to slow to a complete halt. When construction zones are not properly marked or when dangerous road conditions are not indicated, tractor-trailer accidents can occur.
Maximizing the Compensation You Receive
Over the years, the lawyers at Friedman, Domiano & Smith have achieved a record of success for our clients, including a number of verdicts and settlements in excess of a million dollars. 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.
When handling your trucking accident case, our main objective is to maximize your total compensation. This may mean advising you to reject an early settlement offer from an insurance company if we believe that it will not completely compensate you for your injuries. We may also look for legal claims against additional defendants, like the manufacturer of a defective semi-truck part or the municipality that created a dangerous road condition. While you can depend on the lawyers at Friedman, Domiano & Smith to help you decide the best course of action, the decision of whether or not to settle is always yours.
Our Firm Also Represents Semi Drivers and Other Commercial Drivers When They Have Been Injured by Another's Negligence.
Because truck drivers and other commercial drivers spend so much time on the road, these drivers are at risk for getting into accidents through no fault of their own. If you or a loved one drives a commercial truck, delivery truck, tow truck, or other commercial vehicle and have been injured by another's negligence, our law firm can help you recover financial compensation for your injuries.
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.
