Toledo Truck Accident Lawyer
Due to their massive size and weight, semi-trucks pose a significant threat on the road. Crashes involving trucks can result in severe damage to both vehicles and their occupants. Occupants of smaller vehicles often face graver injuries like traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, or even death. Additionally, many commercial trucks carry dangerous cargo, like heavy building materials, acids, gas, or oil, that can further complicate an accident.
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Mark S. Gervelis, Esq.
Last Updated:
- November 18, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Why Should I Trust the Truck Accident Attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm?
- Our Toledo Truck Accident Attorneys
- How Dangerous Are Truck Accidents in Toledo?
- Who is Liable in a Toledo Truck Accident Case?
- Why Should I Trust Gervelis Law Firm with My Truck Accident Case in Toledo?
- How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Toledo?
- What Compensation Can I Receive for a Toledo Truck Accident Case?
- Contact Gervelis Law Firm Today
At Gervelis Law Firm, we’re committed to helping truck accident victims and their families get the compensation they deserve for all they’ve been through. Our Toledo personal injury law firm office is centrally located downtown on Secor Road, and our truck accident attorneys are ready to help.
Why Should I Trust the Truck Accident Attorneys at Gervelis Law Firm?
At the Gervelis Law Firm, our truck accident attorneys always focus on your well-being—we’ll handle all your case’s details so you can concentrate on healing. We give our clients
personalized attention from when they first call us until the completion of their cases. We work tirelessly to earn our client’s trust by keeping them informed, handling every case with integrity, and sticking to our guiding principle—clients’ needs always come first.
Hiring an attorney can get you significantly more compensation in the long run because an attorney can negotiate with major trucking companies and their insurers on your behalf. We know the strategies insurance companies use to avoid paying full compensation. We can refute those tactics and build a strong case to get you the compensation you deserve.
Additionally, our lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay us a dime unless and until we win your case. We won’t charge you any upfront fees, so you need not worry about affording top legal representation.
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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 who grew up in 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 received her bachelor’s degree in political science and justice studies from Kent State University and 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.
How Dangerous Are Truck Accidents in Toledo?
Two major interstate highways run through Toledo: I-75 and I-90. These roads are major trucking routes and the scenes of frequent accidents. Highway accidents are particularly dangerous since the vehicles involved are typically traveling at high speeds.
In July 2024, one person was killed, and two others were injured in a crash that shut down I-75 near Toledo after a box truck collided with two other vehicles. A month later, four people were killed, and more were injured on the Ohio Turnpike in a series of crashes outside of Toledo involving multiple trucks, one carrying sulfuric acid. Highway truck accidents are often fatal, and victims and their families deserve compensation.
Who is Liable in a Toledo Truck Accident Case?
Multiple parties may be liable for your injuries, depending on the circumstances of your accident. To prove who was at fault, you must demonstrate that the liable party acted recklessly, carelessly, or negligently, causing the accident.
Among the parties that might be responsible for an accident are the following:
- Truck drivers and their employers
- Trucking companies
- Cargo loaders and shippers
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Repair shops
- Government entities responsible for maintaining roads
- Other involved motorists
If the driver acted negligently, both the truck driver and the trucking company might be liable for a truck accident since trucking companies typically bear responsibility for their employees’ negligence.
You could also pursue legal action against the company for its own negligence, such as failing to properly maintain its vehicle, inadequately training drivers, requiring the driver to work extended periods without breaks, and failing to conduct adequate background checks on drivers.
Why Should I Trust Gervelis Law Firm with My Truck Accident Case in Toledo?
Since 2000, the Gervelis Law Firm has been representing truck accident victims, fighting against trucking companies and their insurance carriers for justice and compensation. We have a proven record of success in truck accident cases and have won millions in settlements for our clients, including the following:
- $900,000 recovered for the family of a driver who died from injuries sustained in a seven-car pile-up on a Fulton County highway caused by a semi-truck that entered a construction zone without slowing for traffic.
- $750,000 recovered for a driver who sustained permanent injuries in a collision with with a semi-truck that blocked the road while backing into a private driveway off a two-lane roadway.
- $200,000 recovered for a driver who sustained multiple fractures after a dump truck ran a stop sign and hit her vehicle.
How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Toledo?
In Ohio, truck accidents are covered by the state’s two-year personal injury statute of limitations, meaning you generally have two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. If your loved one has died from a truck accident, you generally have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death suit.
However, don’t wait to speak with an attorney. Memories fade, and evidence disappears. Thus, It’s important to begin working with an attorney to file your claim as soon as possible after an accident. An attorney can launch an immediate investigation, gather critical evidence, and ensure you meet all the relevant deadlines.
What Compensation Can I Receive for a Toledo Truck Accident Case?
Your settlement amount will depend on a number of factors, including the severity and extent of your injuries, the impacts of your injuries on your life, the strength of your evidence, the level of culpability of the opposition, and the losses you’ve suffered.
You can pursue compensation for your economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover the quantifiable financial losses stemming from the accident. Non-economic damages compensate for the subjective effects on your life. You might receive compensation for the following losses:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Wrongful death
- Property damage
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 know what evidence to look for, what questions to ask, and how to turn that information into a strong legal case. We know the law, and we know Ohio.
When you’re in a truck accident, we’ll take action fast. Our Rapid Investigation Team will be on the scene within 24 hours to investigate and gather evidence, uniquely positioning us to provide aggressive, experienced, and effective legal representation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Toledo or anywhere in Ohio, contact Gervelis Law today for a free consultation online or by calling 866-622-4096.
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