Akron Truck Accident Lawyer
Being injured in any kind of motor vehicle accident can be stressful and life-altering, but when a truck is involved, chances are the outcome is even more devastating. Because of the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, truck accidents often result in severe or even fatal injuries for occupants of smaller vehicles. When a massive 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, delivery truck, or other commercial vehicle loses control on the road, everyone around them is in danger.
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Mark S. Gervelis, Esq.
Last Updated:
- October 10, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Our Akron Truck Accident Attorneys
- Why Should I Trust Gervelis Law Firm with My Truck Accident Case in Akron?
- Who is Liable in an Akron Truck Accident Case?
- Why Should You Trust the Truck Accident Attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm?
- What is the Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Akron?
- What Compensation Can I Receive in an Akron Truck Accident Case?
- Contact Gervelis Law Firm Today
After surviving a truck crash, you may be dealing with serious injuries and piles of medical bills. You may not know where to turn for help. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel–if you or a loved one have been injured in a crash, an Akron truck accident attorney can help you recover financial compensation for your injuries through a personal injury claim, allowing you to focus on your physical and mental recovery with significantly less stress. At Gervelis Law Firm, our Akron personal injury law office is centrally located on West Market Street, and our truck accident attorneys are ready to help.
Our Akron Truck Accident Attorneys
Firm founder Mark S. Gervelis is certified in trial advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. He has been practicing law in Ohio since 1976 and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the top attorneys in Ohio from 2007 through 2012 and from 2014 through 2016. Mark’s areas of expertise include plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability law.
A lifelong Ohio resident of Akron, David Michael Tschantz has been practicing civil litigation at Gervelis since 2011. He focuses on representing car, truck, and motorcycle accident victims, including cases involving complex orthopedic injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death. David attended John Carroll University in Cleveland for undergraduate studies before receiving his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law. He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 through 2016.
Before joining the Gervelis team in 2015, Stephanie M. Mehle obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science and justice studies at Kent State University and received her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law. She represents people injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, including those with catastrophic injuries.
Why Should I Trust Gervelis Law Firm with My Truck Accident Case in Akron?
For almost 25 years, our Ohio accident attorneys have been obtaining justice for injured Ohioans. Our track record of success is a testament to our expertise in handling truck accident cases—we’ve recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for their clients.
Here are some notable results we’ve obtained for our clients in truck accident cases:
- $900,000 for the family of a client who was struck and killed by a semi-truck in a seven-car pile-up on a Fulton County highway. The semi-truck driver had entered a construction zone without slowing for traffic, causing a significant collision.
- $500,000 for the family of a motorcyclist who sustained fatal injuries when an appliance delivery truck pulled in front of him in a residential neighborhood.
- $200,000 for a client who sustained multiple fractures when a dump truck ran a stop sign and hit her vehicle.
Who is Liable in an Akron Truck Accident Case?
Depending on the circumstances of the truck accident, various parties might be liable for the resulting injuries. Identifying the liable parties in a truck accident case requires a thorough investigation. Parties often liable for truck accidents include the following:
- Truck drivers
- Truck driver’s employers
- Trucking companies
- Cargo loaders
- Shippers
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Government entities responsible for maintaining roads
- Other involved motorists
For instance, the trucking company might be liable for your injuries if it overscheduled its drivers, pressured them to work through breaks, inadequately trained them, failed to supervise them properly, failed to conduct adequate background checks, or failed to properly maintain the truck involved.
If the company employs the driver, they may even be liable if the driver’s negligence caused the crash. The driver alone might be liable for the crash if they were working on a contractor basis for the trucking company and were not technically an employee.
Why Should You Trust the Truck Accident Attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm?
Working with an attorney after being injured in an accident can provide some necessary peace of mind and spare time to continue the healing process.
At Gervelis Law, we provide personalized attention from when you first call us until the completion of your case. Our attorneys will handle all communications with the trucking companies and their insurers and fight relentlessly for the compensation you deserve.
We operate on a contingency fee basis, so you’ll pay us nothing unless and until we win your case. We don’t charge any upfront costs and collect our fee from the compensation we recover for you.
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Akron?
In Akron and across Ohio, the personal injury statute of limitations applies to most truck accidents. That law generally gives you two years from the accident date to file suit. If you wait longer than that to take legal action, you could forfeit your right to compensation.
However, don’t wait until the deadline to take action. The sooner you begin building your case, the more evidence will be available. Thus, it’s important to work with an attorney and file a claim as soon as possible after your accident to maximize your potential compensation.
What Compensation Can I Receive in an Akron Truck Accident Case?
Accident victims can pursue compensation for their economic and non-economic damages in a truck accident claim. Economic damages cover the quantifiable financial losses from the accident. Non-economic damages cover the more subjective impacts on the victim’s life. The key losses a victim can seek compensation for include the following:
- Medical bills
- Past and future lost wages
- Diminished earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term care
- Reduced quality of life
- Property damage
In rare cases, a court may award you punitive damages in addition to the above compensatory damages. Punitive damages aim to punish wrongdoers and deter future misconduct. They are only available if the defendant acted with malice or egregious fraud or knowingly participated in, ratified, or authorized such actions.
Contact Gervelis Law Firm Today
At Gervelis Law Firm, our experienced Ohio personal injury attorneys work with accident victims every single day. We proudly serve Youngstown, Akron, Toledo, Columbus, Canfield, Warren, and all of Ohio. We’ve been part of your community for decades and know Ohio.
We know what evidence to look for, what questions to ask, and how to turn that information into a strong legal case. We aim to gather this information before the insurance company’s investigation team so we can build a strong case for you from the start. Thus, when a client contacts us after an accident, we’ll send our Rapid Investigation Team to the scene within 24 hours to collect and preserve vital evidence.
Our attorneys work tirelessly to earn clients’ trust by keeping them informed, handling every case with integrity, and adhering to our guiding principle—clients’ needs always come first. Our first priority is making sure you get the medical care you need. Then, we’ll fight relentlessly to pursue the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident in Akron, contact Gervelis Law today for a free consultation by calling 866-622-4096 or filling out our online contact form.
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