Semi Truck Accidents in Cincinnati

Semi Truck Accident Law

What is a semi truck and why is it involved in so many traffic accidents? A semi truck is a vehicle in which the tractor portion of the truck pulls the cargo trailer. Smaller semi trucks can maneuver on city streets while larger trucks have sleepers attached to the cab and are often used for highway and long distance travel. Semi trucks are commercial trucks because they transport cargo. These commercial trucks are often involved in frequent accidents, causing serious injuries and fatalities.  The Cincinnati law firm of Freking & Betz, LLC has experience in helping the victims of semi truck accidents and can provide the shocking statistics about these imposing giants.

Most accidents between a semi truck and a passenger car will result in serious injuries and, unfortunately, fatalities. When loaded with cargo, semi trucks can weigh 80,000 lbs. in contrast to the average passenger vehicle weighing 3,000 lbs. The size and weight of many semi trucks overpower passenger vehicles. Recent statistics showed that one out of nine traffic fatalities involved a large truck, such as a semi truck. This statistic is even more disturbing in view of the fact that large trucks account for a small percentage of total vehicles on the road.  The Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Motor Carrier Management Information System recently reported Ohio’s 2008 preliminary crash facts. They revealed the following statistics:

• 4,331 large trucks involved in non-fatal crashes
• 1,864 large trucks involved in injury crashes
• 2,608 injuries in crashes involving large trucks
• 2,467 large trucks involved in tow away crashes
• 105 large trucks involved in Hazmat crashes

These statistics show that semi truck accidents in Cincinnati and the state of Ohio are all too common. The attorneys at Freking & Betz are highly qualified to handle these often complex semi truck accident cases. We know how the commercial trucking industry operates and we know which laws govern our Ohio highways and truck drivers. If you or a loved one has been involved in a large truck collision or crash, Freking & Betz can provide you with comprehensive legal services to protect you and your family. 

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