Accident reconstruction is critical in many truck accident cases because it allows insurers, jurors, judges, and other decision-makers to better understand what happened and the role each party played. Lawyers representing victims often invest in...
Being involved in a truck accident is a traumatic experience that can cause devastating injuries. You might not know exactly what to do after the accident. However, there are steps to take after a truck...
Truck accidents happen across the United States daily for many reasons. Common causes of rear-end truck accidents include distracted driving, reckless driving, driving while under the influence, driving while fatigued, and weather conditions. Drivers owe...
Understanding why truck accident claims may experience delays in court can help you address foreseeable problems before they gum up the process. For those delays you can’t control, knowing why they’re happening could help ease...
Common tips for safe driving when sharing the road with large trucks include staying out of blind spots and keeping a safe following distance. Other tips could consist of passing large trucks on the left...
Truck accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, especially for those riding in smaller passenger vehicles. If you or a loved one are severely injured, you could have expensive medical bills or miss weeks or months of...
If you're a truck driver in Ohio who suffered injuries in another state while working, you could qualify to file a BWC claim for workers’ compensation benefits. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) oversees this no-fault...
If you were recently injured in a significant truck accident, you could use a truck settlement calculator to get an idea of how much your claim is worth. You can also consult a truck accident...
The Fitch Law Firm, a longtime traffic safety advocate, proudly announces its new Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship. This is the first time we have given a $2,500 academic award to a deserving college student who...
Every state has laws to keep drivers, occupants, pedestrians, and others on the roadways safe. Ohio is no different. The state has strict regulations on behind-the-wheel behaviors, seatbelt and car seat use, texting and driving,...
Reporting a truck accident in Ohio is an important step in holding the trucker and their employer liable to recover compensation for your injuries and expenses. Without reporting the collision to the proper authorities, your...
All truck drivers and trucking companies must follow certain rules and regulations. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates all aspects of the industry, each state also has its laws. In Ohio, the...
Self-driving trucks, which are also called autonomous trucks, are touted to be the future of cargo transport. Autonomous “big rigs” are equipped with technologies such as camera systems, radar, depth sensors, speed monitoring, and autopilot,...
It is any driver’s nightmare to get in an accident with a commercial truck. The huge size and weight of the truck can easily lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. On top of that, claiming...
