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If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a truck accident caused by negligence, you may be facing overwhelming emotional distress and financial burdens. A skilled Dayton truck accident lawyer from our personal injury law firm can help. We’ve been fighting for injured clients for decades, so if you’ve been in an accident with a large commercial vehicle, call for your free consultation.

Can an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney Help with My Truck Accident Lawsuit?

Yes. Our Dayton truck accident attorneys know Ohio law and federal trucking regulations inside and out. We guide truck accident victims through the legal process to recover maximum compensation.

  • Truck accident claims require immediate attention to preserve evidence. We gather evidence (police reports, driver logs, electronic data recorder data, maintenance records, and surveillance footage) to establish liability. We also have the resources to hire accident reconstruction experts.
  • Insurance may try to offer less than your claim is worth. Using medical records and accident reconstruction, we negotiate with insurance companies (and insurance adjusters) for a fair settlement to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and more allowed under Ohio law.
  • When a crash results in a fatality, we can pursue a wrongful death claim for surviving family members.
  • If a fair settlement can’t be reached, we’re trial-ready and can represent your personal injury case in court and hold liable parties accountable.

Types of Dayton Truck Accidents

Our Dayton personal injury lawyers handle all types of semi-truck accidents, including jackknife accidents, underride collisions, head-on crashes, blind-spot incidents, and tire blowouts.

What Causes Truck Accidents in Dayton?

Truck accidents have many causes beyond a negligent driver. Common factors include speeding, driver fatigue, distracted driving, intoxication, improperly loaded cargo, and adverse weather conditions. Poor vehicle maintenance can lead to brake failures or other issues.

Common Truck Accident Injuries in Dayton, Ohio

Our attorneys have represented clients with injuries from auto accidents like traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage. Other injuries include:

  • Broken bones and fractures
  • Internal injuries or bleeding
  • Severe burns or lasting disfigurement
  • Catastrophic injuries

Who May Be Held Liable for a Commercial Truck Accident Case in Dayton?

Truck accident liability is often complex. Multiple parties may be responsible, including the truck driver, the trucking company, third-party contractors, other drivers, or the vehicle manufacturer if a defective part contributed to the crash.

What Compensation Might I Recover in a Dayton Truck Crash?

Types of Compensation for Truck Crash Injuries in Dayton

If you were seriously injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Current and future medical bills
  • Lost income due to your injuries
  • Pain and emotional distress
  • Property damage
  • Wrongful death settlements for families
  • Punitive damages (in rare cases)

What Is My Dayton Truck Accident Claim Worth?

The value of your truck-car accident claim depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and the insurance coverage of at-fault parties. Our truck collision lawyers will evaluate every factor to pursue the full compensation you deserve.

How Much Time Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Dayton?

Ohio’s statute of limitations gives most truck accident injury victims two years to file a personal injury claim. Exceptions exist, so speak with a lawyer promptly to pursue compensation.

Contact Our Dayton Truck Accident Law Firm for a Free Consultation

If you or someone you love suffered injuries in an accident involving a truck, seek medical attention, avoid discussing fault, and avoid posting on social media. Then, call our experienced car accident lawyers. Our legal team is ready to hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue the compensation you deserve. Like many lawyers, we work on a contingency fee basis.

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Get help from a Dayton truck accident lawyer when you've been injured in a crash because of someone else's negligence.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a laborer that was injured due to carbon monoxide exposure.
$1.3 Million
Recovery for a union truck driver who was rear-ended while transporting concrete.
$1.25 Million
Recovered for a veteran who sustained severe leg and arm injuries in a motorcycle collision.  (Policy Limits)
$1 Million
Recovery in just 90 days for the family of a Good Samaritan who was tragically killed on an expressway while helping a stranded motorist.
$1 Million
Recovery for a child burned in a house fire.
$875,000
Recovery for a 38-year-old man who suffered neck and back injuries requiring lumbar and cervical disc replacement surgeries after a rear-end motor vehicle accident.
$800,000
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company.  The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident.  (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident.  (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovered for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovered for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for an 84-year-old man who suffered severe shoulder injuries, including a rotator cuff tear, after tripping on an unsecured cord at a festival.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
$150,000
Recovered for a 35 year-old driver who suffered multiple disc herniations after being rear-ended by a semi-truck at a Cook County stoplight.
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