Truck & Auto Accident Lawyers in Lancaster, Ohio
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Vehicle collisions make up a vast majority of the auto accidents that take place every year, with a significant number involving semi-trucks. A tractor-trailer or “big rig” is a truck wherein the tractor portion of the vehicle pulls the cargo portion or trailer. Since these large vehicles are on our highways and roads 24/7, of course, accidents involving tractor-trailers are rising.
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports more than 6 million auto accidents in 2024, with an average of 6.4 million accidents occurring annually since 2014.
Whether you’re dealing with serious bodily harm that has altered the course of your life, or a common injury that has you back to work in a few weeks, you want to make sure that you have experienced representation. You or the injured party need to be represented by seasoned auto accident lawyers who have experience dealing with trucking companies. Dagger Law welcomes the opportunity to work with you as counsel and work toward the best possible outcome through our deep understanding of the legal process.
From 2014 to 2024, there have been over 6 million auto accidents occurring on average each year, and nearly 200,000 of those yearly cases involve a semi-truck or large vehicle.
In 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported over 180,000 traffic crashes involving semi-trucks and passenger vehicles. Over 108,000 of those resulted in some personal injury to the involved parties. Such staggering numbers, unfortunately, mean that many of us will experience a truck or auto accident in our time as motorists. Are you prepared if you or someone you love were involved in a car accident? If you have been injured in an auto-related accident, our attorneys at Dagger Law are here to help.
General Steps to Consider After an Accident
- Report the accident immediately. Be sure to call the police department and, if needed, emergency medical services at a minimum. We also recommend that you report the accident to your insurance company promptly.
- Start keeping records. Take pictures, gather statements, ask for a copy of the police report, and get the other driver’s insurance information. This information can be important for your insurance claim, or it may be used as evidence if a court appearance is required.
- Understand your rights. Knowing how to protect your rights is important. An attorney familiar with auto and truck accidents can help you understand your options before you provide a statement to an insurance company, so that a misunderstanding does not affect the compensation you may be entitled to.
An attorney familiar with auto and truck accidents will know how to help protect your rights and preserve your best chance for a fair settlement from an insurance company. Without consulting an attorney, a statement you make could affect the insurance settlement you deserve.
Truck and Auto Accident Lawyers in Lancaster, Ohio
Dagger Law is an established vehicle accident injury practice located in Central Ohio. Our experienced Ohio truck accident lawyers have represented injured clients throughout Ohio, obtaining significant jury verdicts and settlements. Many of these auto accidents have involved commercial carriers and semi-trucks. As experienced 18-wheeler accident lawyers, we understand the federal regulations and evidence that set large-truck cases apart. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Everyone travels differently, which is why we offer coverage for a multitude of auto accident cases including: car, truck and motorcycle. If you or someone you know has sustained harm due to an auto accident, an unsafe work environment, medical malpractice or other type of injury situation, we invite you to contact our personal injury lawyers today.
Locations Served in Ohio for Auto and Truck Accidents
Our injury lawyers proudly serve the following communities throughout central and southeastern Ohio:
1. Fairfield County
2. Franklin County
3. Hocking County
4. Licking County
5. Pickaway County
6. Baltimore, Ohio
7. Buckeye Lake, Ohio
8. Canal Winchester
9. Circleville, Ohio
10. Greater Columbus Ohio Area
11. Lancaster, Ohio
12. Logan, Ohio
13. Newark Ohio
14. Additional Locations Nearby Central Ohio
Learn more about the locations in Ohio we serve today and how we can help serve you and your family in auto and trucking accidents.
How Truck Accidents Differ from Auto Accidents
Damages and injuries are often more severe in accidents that involve a truck. Because of a truck’s size, relative to most passenger vehicles, accidents involving commercial trucking are more likely to cause injury or death. For example, a fully loaded semi-truck can weigh more than 80,000 pounds. By comparison, the average car only weighs around 3,000 pounds. The laws of physics are not in your favor if an accident happens between a car and a large truck. In addition, the size of big rigs often makes them an indirect factor in other accidents.
Trucking is also regulated and monitored, with particular laws applying to commercial drivers. These additional rules and regulations often lead to different layers of complexity that don’t exist in accidents involving two privately owned automobiles. Many commercial trucks carry a “black box” similar to the devices found on aircraft. This black box allows detailed reconstructions of crash scenes, which can be helpful when figuring out what happened. Though beneficial, this additional evidence can be complex. It may require the testimony of a qualified specialist to interpret the information. However, the information provided by the black box also opens an avenue for additional legal strategies. For instance, we can compare driver statements and technical data to uncover the truth.
It can be difficult to assign blame when the truck owner and the driver who caused the accident are often different parties. A case may involve the truck owner, the driver, the payload owner, the payload loader, the manufacturer of faulty parts such as tires, and the insurance company. Undoubtedly, all parties will point the finger at someone else. None of them want to accept responsibility for the resulting personal injuries and property damage. Each of those people and businesses will be fighting hard not to pay any bills or penalties. Therefore, you need an experienced truck accident attorney to fight for your rights and hold the right people responsible.
Dagger Law firm’s experienced personal injury litigation lawyers know how to represent clients injured in trucking and car accidents. Our litigation experience is essential for both settlement and trial purposes.
Car accidents involving tractor-trailers can be factually and legally complex. Knowing what events and factors contribute to tractor-trailer accidents is crucial in finding the evidence for your case. Through qualified specialists and accident reconstruction, our attorneys can accurately and quickly get to the root cause of an accident. Finding the evidence that proves the true causes of a car accident is critical for legal success.
With over 120 years of experience dealing with car accidents that involve commercial vehicles, we can unveil the motivating or aggravating circumstances in the crash. Our trial lawyers also understand the relevant federal and state laws that the other driver may have violated. Our Ohio truck accident lawyers are standing by to assist injured clients through even the most complex legal process. Trucking companies will fight to protect themselves. Let Dagger Law fight to protect you.
The Cost to Pursue a Personal Injury Case
The last thing you need is a mounting attorney bill when you are potentially out of work and looking at significant medical bills. Dagger Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Contingency fees mean that our firm collects a percentage of the overall settlement in your case. Whether from an insurance settlement or award from a trial, you will not pay out of your pocket for our legal representation. So, if your accident injury case takes one month or 18 months, our fee is always a percentage of the final award.
Before retaining services from a personal injury attorney from Dagger Law, you will have an initial consultation meeting with your lawyer. This meeting will cover fees and help you understand how we handle billing. Throughout your case, you will likely incur bills. Dagger Law will pay some bills associated with your case, and we will recoup the cost once the case is resolved. Your lawyer will let you know which bills you will pay and which ones we will handle while resolving the matter.
Auto Accident Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Your safety is the number one priority after an accident; make sure you have secured yourself from the scene and call 911 to seek medical attention. After your health is secured, you can document the situation with photos and videos to assist when speaking to your legal counsel.
In the state of Ohio, all claims must be filed within two years of the accident occurrence for either a personal injury claim or date of death due to a fatal accident.
Due to the size and weight difference of a truck and a car, trucking accidents are often significantly more severe. Trucking is also monitored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and both truck drivers and companies are bound by these regulations.
There are a variety of different damages you may be entitled to recover after an auto accident. These may include: medical bills, lost wages due to inability to work, pain and suffering caused, or even property damages in specific scenarios.
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports an average of 6 million auto accidents each year from 2014 to 2024. Over 180,000 of these accidents involved semi-trucks or large trucks.
Contact Us
If you have been the victim of a trucking or auto accident and need the support of an auto accident attorney, please contact Dagger Law today. We will work hard to see that your questions are answered and that someone from our office gets back to you within two business days, in most cases.