Sandusky Personal Injury Lawyer - Truck Accidents

Personal injury results from truck accident near Toledo, Ohio

Anneke Kurt — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:11:08 GMT

A truck accident happened at State Rt. 2 and N. Curtice Road, and the intersection was closed shortly after when the semi-truck spilled oil onto the road.
At least one person suffered personal injury last Thursday when the truck accident occurred near Maumee Bay State Park, according to the Toledo Blade.

Our Toledo, Ohio truck accident attorneys urge drivers to be careful on the roads, in order to prevent truck accidents. Semi trucks are different that other motor vehicles, and it is important to remember that it takes them more time to stop than lighter cars. Always wear your seatbelt, obey all posted traffic signs and speed limits, and never cut in front of a semi-truck before an upcoming stop. It takes a semi-truck three times as long to stop than a normal passenger vehicle, according to roadsafeamerica.org. Remember never to pass a semi-truck that is attempting to turn, in order to prevent a truck accident and potential personal injury, as semis make wider turns than shorter cars. Stay out of a trucker's blind spot - if you can't see a truck's mirrors, the truck driver can't see you!

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Anneke Kurt

Snow, ice increase risk for snowplow truck accidents

Anneke Kurt — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:25:27 GMT

As more and more snow falls on the ground this winter, the need for salt trucks and snow plows increases, also increasing the risk for truck accidents, as cars share the road with trucks trying to clean up the winter snow hazards. Our Toledo, Ohio truck accident attorneys see the tragic effects truck accidents involving snowplows or semis can cause, and they urge drivers to be careful out on the snow-filled roads this winter.

Trucks and other heavy motor vehicles have a harder time stopping than smaller cars, especially on ice and snow. Truck accidents involving semis and snowplows are frequent during the winter months, as ice makes roads slippery and snow can affect visibility. Another common cause of truck accidents is fishtailing, when the rig connected to the cab of a semi truck goes in the opposite direction of the engine pulling the load, which can happen on snowy roads or in icy conditions. These fishtails often lead to truck accidents, often causing personal injury or wrongful death.

A devastating truck accident in the Columbus, Ohio area occurred New Year's Day involving a snowplow and the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child, according to the Toledo Blade. The Blade also reported another fatal truck accident in Fremont after a pick-up truck collided with a snowplow, killing the driver of the pick-up.

Our Toledo, Ohio truck accident attorneys urge drivers of cars and trucks alike to drive carefully this winter. Mind all posted traffic signs and speed limits and keep a clear distance from other cars and trucks to avoid collisions. Give your car or truck plenty of time and space to brake, and avoid sharp turns at high speeds, or quick lane changes. Always make sure to remove all snow and ice from your car before leaving home, to ensure optimum visibility for both you and other drivers.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Tractor Trailer Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Anneke Kurt

Two children suffer personal injury from truck accident

Anneke Kurt — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:53:51 GMT

Our Toledo, Ohio truck accident attorneys see firsthand the affects personal injury resulting from a truck accident can have on a family. Truck accidents involving semi-tractor trailers, can cause devastating personal injury or even wrongful death.

At least three people suffered personal injury in Fulton County on Wednesday, after two semi-trucks and an SUV collided in a truck accident, according to the Toledo Blade. The truck accident caused two children to be airlifted to a local hospital for personal injuries.

Our Toledo, Ohio truck accident attorneys encourage all drivers to be careful out on the roads and try to avoid truck accidents, as winter weather approaches and more families travel for the holidays.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Tractor trailer accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Anneke Kurt

Consistent treatment crucial to claims

Chuck Boyk — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:11:24 GMT

Seeing people who have been injured in car or truck accidents is still difficult for me even after 24 years as a personal injury lawyer in Sandusky, Toledo, and throughout northwest Ohio. Treating consistently if you've been injured is crucial to your case.

I am a strong believer that actions speak louder than words. Someone who is legitimately hurt seeks medical treatment in a consistent and timely matter. A client has a duty to ask tough questions and be proactive with his attorney and doctor.

Over the years, I have seen on a regular basis the insurance company make the following arguments against some of my clients:

1. The client missed 75% of his physical therapy visits. If the injury was that serious, the client would have followed the doctor's orders.

2. There is a 60-day gap from the emergency room visit until the first doctor's visit. The injury you are claiming must be the result of some other trauma that happened in the 60-day time period.

3. Your client treated for 6 months on a regular basis and then returned to work. There is a 3-month gap of no treatment and then the client gets surgery. Some work related issue must be the cause of the surgery. We will pay for the 6 months of treatment.

Consistent treatment and documentation is the key to proving your case. Act as a reasonable person under the circumstances. Your actions speak louder to the insurance company than your excuses.

To learn more about these issues, please order a free copy of The Ohio Accident Book, which I co-authored.

For more information on this subject, plese refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Pickup truck accident south of Sandusky, Ohio, leaves two dead

Dale Emch — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:42:09 GMT

Two pickup trucks crashed head-on in an accident about 30 miles south of Sandusky, Ohio, that left two men dead.

The vehicles collided on Reed Township Road 106 near State Rt. 4 in Seneca County, according to The Toledo Blade. One man was pronounced dead at the scene. The other man was flown to Toledo's St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, where he later died, the newspaper reported.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Dale Emch

200 Gallons of Diesel Fuel Spilled

Christina Cole — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:54:18 GMT

A truck hauling diesel fuel overturned Saturday morning, spilling 200 gallons of fuel.

Ohio Highway Patrol troopers have cited paul Cooperrider, of Norwalk, with operating a vehicle while intoxicated in connection with the 11:43am accident. The wreck caused the road to close for more than four hours for clean up.
The Environmental Protection Agency was notified due to some diesel fuel spilling into Fowlers Woods.

Cooperrider was driving in a truck carrying a smaller tanker when he went off the right side of the roadway and overturned, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. He was not injured.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole