Toledo RV Accident Attorney

RV and motorhome crashes need to be treated just like any other crash in the aftermath. Make sure you seek medical attention, document the scene, and secure an attorney if someone else’s negligence was involved. However, injuries from RV crashes are much more likely to be severe.

An RV or motorhome can weigh anywhere from 5,000 to 40,000 pounds. Some of them are motorized on their own, while others are pulled behind other vehicles. Each type poses certain risks on the roadway. While many of the causes of RV crashes are similar to regular vehicle crashes, you will see some items on this list specific to larger vehicles:

• Speeding or reckless driving
• Inexperienced RV drivers
• Overloading with too much weight
• Poor weight distribution
• Poorly executed turns
• Worn down or low-quality tires
• Blind lane changes

Some of the items on that list are vehicle specific, while others relate to driver/operator error. In some cases, RV crashes occur because a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol or distracted by their phones or other electronic devices.

Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, the following injuries are not uncommon in the aftermath of a crash:

• Broken or dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations or amputations
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

Victims who sustain these injuries often need extensive medical care and rehabilitation. If they have to take time away from work while they recover, they could lose the income they need to support themselves and their families. This means that, on top of all the medical bills coming in, their regular household bills may not get paid.

Why should an RV crash victim be on the line for these expenses?