Because of their massive size, large trucks are capable of causing an extensive amount of damage when involved in an accident with a typical automobile or SUV. Combine their size with shoddy maintenance or a negligent or reckless driver, and terrible tragedies are bound to occur. Fortunately, Ohio law allows the innocent victims of truck accidents to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress and other damages from those responsible. In cases of negligent or reckless driving, victims are entitled to compensation from the truck driver. If poor maintenance or other factors under the control of the trucking company contributed to your injuries, the firm would also be liable. Other parties could face liability if factors like bad road conditions played a role in the accident.

Truck accidents require extensive investigation because so many factors must be considered to establish liability. The Ohio truck accident lawyers at Wright & Schulte LLC know how to investigate these cases. They’ll look at every possible contributing factor, including the number of hours the driver spent on the road during the day of the accident, as well as the weeks leading up to the crash. Our attorneys will closely examine the weight of the truck, and how this weight was distributed. If the truck driver was using drugs or alcohol, or driving too fast or recklessly, our accident lawyers will find out.

The truck accident attorneys at Wright Schulte always take an aggressive stance when negotiating with trucking firms and their insurance companies, to ensure that they treat our clients fairly. Insurance companies are aware of our firm’s reputation as a tough advocate for accident victims, and they know our personal injury lawyers are always ready to go to trial if they refuse to negotiate in good faith. They also know that Wright & Schulte LLC has access to the expert witnesses and investigative technology that are key to proving complex truck accident cases. Our truck accident attorneys will never let an insurance company pressure you into accepting a settlement that is anything less than fair.