Seconds make all the difference. Leave a few seconds later for work, and you’re stuck in school traffic. Leave the office a few seconds late, and you’ve hit the green light jackpot all the way home. A semi-truck takes a turn too sharply, causing its trailer to rip off and fly into the road. A […]
It’s a little-known fact that one 1 out of every 8 automotive accident fatalities includes large trucks like tractor-trailers and big rigs. In fact, 4% of all injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes happen because of large trucks. It’s also interesting to note that 86% of fatalities and 77% of those injured, are the drivers […]
We want our families to be safe as they travel down the road. We want to listen to the radio, talk about our day, or just enjoy the journey. This all comes to a halt when someone acts irresponsibly, and the situation is even worse when the person is driving a truck, a massive battering […]
When people are driving on the roadways in and around Cleveland, the last thing they should have to worry about is an accident involving a large semi-truck. These vehicles can inflict significant damages on traditional passenger cars, and the reality is large truck crashes are not uncommon. Recently, there was a three-car crash in Cleveland […]
When you are heading down the roadway and see a large commercial truck, you probably do your best to stay well away from it. However, that is not always possible, and you should never have to worry about the negligence of a truck driver or company causing you harm. If you need a Cleveland truck […]
Ohio’s Good Samaritan Statute, R.C. 2305.23, was recently tested in Carter v. Reese, 148 Ohio St.3d 226 (2016). In Carter, a person moving a tractor-trailer that had pinned Carter’s leg between the trailer and the loading dock was sued for injuries. The Court analyzed various terms in the Statute and held that immunity applied to: […]
