Ohio Truck Driver Negligence Lawyers

Why do truck drivers cause accidents?

All drivers of commercial vehicles must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). Each driver must understand the dangers that driving their type of truck involves and be ready to address those dangers.

At Crandall & Pera Law, we hold truck drivers accountable when they cause accidents due to any cause, including the following:

• Speeding and other traffic violations. Many drivers speed or drive aggressively because the companies that hire them prioritize making more deliveries and getting the deliveries to destinations sooner instead of prioritizing the safety of others.
• Driving while distracted. Driving can be a lonely job. Many drivers need navigation help. We hold drivers accountable when they text, use a mobile phone, look at a GPS, eat, drink, or do anything that takes their eyes off the road, hands off the steering wheel, and mind off traffic.
• Driving while tired. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates when commercial truck drivers should rest. Even without these regulations, drivers should get off the road as soon as they feel tired instead of risking injuries and fatalities.
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI). No truck driver should ever drink and drive. Our Ohio truck accident lawyers work with the police to show that a drunk driver is the cause of your truck accident.
• Truck overloads. There are federal laws, state laws, and industry standards that regulate the maximum weight of trucks and how to properly secure all types of cargo. Truck drivers must comply with these requirements. Cargo that shifts during transit can cause a driver to lose control. Cargo that spills from a truck can create dangers for the driver and every vehicle near the spill.
• Falsifying logs. The FMCSA requires that commercial truck drivers keep electronic logs of the hours their truck is in operation. We review these logs to determine if driver fatigue is the cause of the accident. We also work with experts to determine if the logs are accurate. Our lawyers hold truck drivers and trucking companies accountable when they drive while tired or tamper with electronic logging devices.
• Lane-changing accidents. At Crandall & Pera Law, we hold truck drivers accountable when they pass, merge, or change lanes improperly.
• Weather and road-debris accidents. All truck drivers must drive according to weather conditions, even if that means driving below the speed limit or getting off the road. Drivers need to understand how to handle each type of weather condition.
• Other causes. These include:
  • Failing to inspect their trucks before each trip.
  • Failing to handle blind spots.
  • Wide-turn accidents.

In addition to filing claims against truck drivers, our Ohio negligent truck driver accident lawyers also file personal injury and wrongful death claims against trucking companies, employers, manufacturers, and any other responsible parties.