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How To Recover After a Loss
Tragically, thousands are killed in truck crashes yearly, leaving loved ones devastated and often financially unsteady. No amount of money will replace the person you’ve lost. You might have the right to compensation if your loved one was fatally injured in an Ohio truck collision.
At Ohio Truck Accident Help, our attorneys are dedicated to protecting truck accident victims and their families. Let our truck-crash wrongful death attorneys help you get justice.
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Due to their size, speed, and limited maneuverability, even a small mistake behind the wheel of a large commercial vehicle can have deadly consequences. The families of people killed by those mistakes have a right under Ohio law to make a wrongful death claim and to file a wrongful death lawsuit for compensation.
The compensation you receive after a fatal truck wreck can go a long way to helping you and your family recover from the financial losses you endured because of the death of your loved one.
Fatal truck crashes that frequently lead to Ohio wrongful death claims include:
A Survivors’ Rights & Options
When a death results from another’s “wrongful act, neglect, or default,” Ohio law allows for a personal representative of the estate of the victim to pursue compensation for the family members (next of kin). Essentially, when a cherished family member is lost in a truck accident caused by negligence, one person can pursue a claim for the benefit of the family members. This is what’s known as a wrongful death claim or suit.
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Truck crashes are more complex than standard car accidents when it comes to fault and liability.
When a semi-truck or 18-wheeler is part of a fatal accident, the liable party could be the driver, the carrier that employs them, the mechanics tasked with maintaining the truck, or even a parts manufacturer if a defect contributed to the fatal crash.
Remember, a wrongful death lawsuit is a civil matter unrelated to criminal charges. A defendant could be charged with a crime after a fatal truck accident if law enforcement believes their actions were illegal. While a conviction is strong evidence of fault, this would be independent of your wrongful death claim.
Not just anyone can file a truck accident lawsuit on behalf of someone who died. The law requires that wrongful death actions be filed by the “personal representative” of the deceased.
The personal representatives could be:
The statute of limitations for an Ohio wrongful death claim after a truck crash is two years from the date of the crash. If a claim is filed beyond two years, the court will almost certainly dismiss the claim, and family members will no longer have the right to seek compensation.
This makes it vital to discuss your situation with a truck accident wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
Ohio Truck Accident Help is committed to helping you get the financial security to heal. We’re compassionate about what you endured and practical about your needs after a truck accident.
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Why File a Wrongful Death Claim?
An Ohio wrongful death claim can help your family pay the bills and move forward after your tragic loss. While each case is unique, you may be able to secure financial relief and a degree of closure by holding those at fault accountable for their actions.
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Typically, the compensation you can pursue will include the expected costs of death, such as medical expenses, funeral costs, and burial expenses. You may also be entitled to other losses associated with a sudden passing, including:
In some egregious truck accidents, surviving family members may be entitled to punitive damages. But these are rare and intended to be a deterrent for similar behaviors.
At Ohio Truck Accident Help, our team has had considerable experience and success in fatal truck accident cases. We know the industry, how these cases move through the system, and most importantly, what makes for the strongest possible wrongful death claim.
We want to help you and your family move on after a deadly truck crash.
Whether through an insurance claim or lawsuit, let us explain the process and fight for you at every stage.
Most truck accident lawsuits settle out of court. However, trucking companies and large insurance corporations will work hard to challenge your argument that they are liable for our loved one’s death.
Fatal truck accident cases often cause significant amounts of loss to the victim’s family. These companies often use lowball tactics and considerable resources to pressure loved ones into accepting less than the total value of their claim.
You should work with attorneys who appreciate your long-term interests and have the skills to negotiate a settlement or take your case to court.
With our background in trucking accidents and wrongful death claims, Ohio Truck Accident Help will aggressively advocate for you, present clear evidence of what you’re entitled to, and fight to secure the maximum settlement or courtroom verdict possible.