Accidents involving semi trucks can be particularly catastrophic due to the sheer size of these behemoth vehicles. When a person is injured or killed in a semi truck crash, it is important that all responsible parties be held liable for their injuries.
A seven-vehicle accident in a construction zone on Interstate 75 near Tipp City, Ohio, has claimed the lives of two individuals and injured at least one other. According to police, a semi truck failed to stop for traffic in the construction zone, struck an automobile and then collided with a second semi truck. The second semi truck then struck a third semi truck, which in turn collided with three additional vehicles. The chain of accidents sent the vehicles ablaze, forcing the freeway to be partially closed throughout the night and into the morning commute.
Semi truck accidents can cause significant and costly injuries. When accidents occur, victims of truck accidents may file a lawsuit against the driver of the semi truck. However, trucking companies can also be liable for accidents involving a semi truck. A truck company can be found at fault for an accident caused by one of its drivers if there is an employer-employee relationship between the truck driver and the truck company and the accident occurred while the driver was on-the-job.
When a victim is injured or killed in a semi truck accident, the victim and their family members deserve to be compensated for their losses. Medical bills can quickly add up and become overwhelming. And should a victim be killed, their family members may face not only the traumatic loss of a loved one, but also the loss of income that the victim provided. But by holding both drivers and truck companies liable for an accident, victims of truck accidents can obtain the financial resources they need to recover from the incident.
Source: wtrf.com, "Semi-truck triggers Ohio chain collision; 2 die," Aug. 29, 2013