Why Commercial Truck Accidents in Ohio Lead to Higher Value Injury Claims and How to Win Yours

If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision with a semi truck, box truck, or commercial delivery vehicle in Ohio, you may already know this wasn’t just another car accident. The injuries are more severe. The companies involved have more at stake. And the insurance policies behind these vehicles often carry millions of dollars in coverage.

At SELPH LAW, we specialize in representing victims of high impact commercial vehicle crashes and we know exactly how to hold trucking companies accountable.

Here’s what makes truck accident cases different, and how we help clients across Ohio recover the maximum compensation possible.

Why Truck Accidents Are So Dangerous and So Legally Complex

A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh 80,000 pounds. When it collides with a passenger car or SUV, the results are often catastrophic.

Common causes of truck accidents include:

Driver fatigue or hours of service violations

Distracted driving or cell phone use

Improper vehicle maintenance

Overloaded or improperly secured cargo

Inexperienced or unlicensed drivers

Speeding or failure to obey traffic laws

These aren’t just traffic violations they’re often federal safety violations, and they can trigger liability well beyond the driver alone.

Multiple Defendants = Higher Settlement Potential

Unlike a typical car crash, truck accident cases often involve several responsible parties, including:

The truck driver

The trucking company or carrier

The vehicle’s owner (if leased)

The company that loaded the cargo

Manufacturers or maintenance contractors

Each of these entities may have separate insurance policies, dramatically increasing the pool of available compensation. But they’ll also have teams of lawyers fighting to limit their exposure.

That’s why you need a law firm that knows how to pursue layered liability claims.

Injuries in Truck Accidents Are Often Catastrophic

We represent clients who have suffered life-altering injuries in truck crashes, including:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

Spinal cord injuries and paralysis

Multiple fractures or crush injuries

Internal bleeding and organ damage

Amputations

Wrongful death

These aren’t soft-tissue cases. They require advanced medical documentation, expert analysis, and long term care planning to accurately calculate damages.

At SELPH LAW, we don’t leave any money on the table.

Trucking Companies Are Not on Your Side

After a truck crash, the carrier’s insurance company will immediately deploy investigators and defense lawyers to protect their financial interests. Their goal is to:

Limit liability

Shift blame

Minimize payouts

Do not speak to them. Do not give a statement. And do not accept a settlement offer until you’ve spoken with a personal injury lawyer who handles commercial truck claims.

What We Do at SELPH LAW

We handle everything for our clients, including:

Preserving black box data and driver logs

Requesting employment records and training documentation

Investigating maintenance and inspection histories

Retaining trucking industry experts and accident reconstructionists

Filing lawsuits and litigating aggressively when needed

We understand the federal and state regulations that govern the trucking industry and how to expose violations that can strengthen your claim.

Call SELPH LAW Now for a Free Case Review

If you or a family member has been injured or killed in a commercial truck accident in Ohio, time is critical. Trucking companies will move fast to defend themselves. You need a legal team that moves faster.

Call (614)-453-0971 today for a FREE, no obligation consultation. We only get paid if we win and we fight to win big.

Why Commercial Truck Accidents in Ohio Lead to Higher Value Injury Claims and How to Win Yours

Why Commercial Truck Accidents in Ohio Lead to Higher Value Injury Claims and How to Win Yours

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