The size, height, and weight difference between a commercial truck and a passenger car can lead to severe injuries in an accident. If you accrued medical bills and could not work due to your injuries and recovery, we can help you fight to recover those costs and more. Our Columbus UPS truck accident lawyers have obtained some of the highest verdicts in Ohio history and will fight hard for your financial recovery.
While you focus on healing, our Columbus truck accident lawyers will focus on getting the compensation you need and deserve. We will deal with the paperwork, communicate with the insurance adjuster, and handle all the details—big and small—of your personal injury claim. Learn more about how hard we will fight for you. Contact our consultation team at The Fitch Law Firm LLC today.
Our Columbus UPS Truck Accident Attorneys Have Over 30 Years of Experience
You could try to take on UPS and their insurance company without a lawyer. But when you trust our truck accident team to represent you, we’ll handle all the hard work and minute details for you.
To fight for the damages you are entitled to recover, our Columbus personal injury lawyers will:
- Explore UPS’s insurance policy in detail
- Investigate the UPS driver’s negligence
- Prove the cause of the accident
- Assess your range of recoverable damages
- Canvass the accident scene for photos, videos, or other evidence
- Gather supporting evidence and documents
- Draft and file your insurance claim and personal injury lawsuit
- Negotiate for a favorable monetary settlement
Get peace of mind knowing your truck accident claim meets all required legal parameters by putting our client-focused team to work for you. The sooner we delve into your case, the more time we have to conduct a thorough and detailed investigation.
Get Compassionate, Responsive Legal Service and Support in Columbus
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, we do not offer one-size-fits-all representation. Our legal service is tailor-made to fit your claim. We ensure every injury victim we represent in Columbus receives:
- A free consultation to learn more about their case
- 24/7 availability from one of our team members
- Visits from a team member (we will travel to you)
- Support from our entire team of attorneys and staff
We have obtained many notable personal injury case results. Recognized in the National Law Journal (September 2020), our personal injury attorneys are compassionate, aggressive, and dedicated to giving your injury claim the attention to detail it deserves.
How The Fitch Law Firm Can Help
We know that it can be difficult to know what to do immediately after a trucking accident. Gathering evidence or asking the law enforcement on scene for a copy of the report may not be immediately possible for you. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience handling the claims process, and we can help you organize this information and your case investigation. At The Fitch Law Firm, we are frequently in contact with local law enforcement entities like the Columbus Division of Police and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to access accident investigations and other relevant evidence connected to trucking accidents.
You can trust our Columbus UPS trucking accident lawyers to help manage the legal legwork for you, including:
- Obtaining copies of the police accident report
- Obtaining your medical records
- Obtaining the truck’s maintenance records
- Speaking to eyewitnesses
- Speaking to relevant experts like accident reconstruction experts
- Examining UPS policies in detail
- Assessing your potential recoverable damages
- Completing and submitting insurance claim forms
- Communicating with the at-fault party’s insurance provider on your behalf
- Negotiating for a fair settlement
Dealing with mounting medical bills, time off work, and both mental and physical pain after a catastrophic accident can easily be overwhelming. You can depend on our legal team to guide you through the claims process and help explain the complexities of the legal field.
Let us handle your legal needs so that you can focus on getting your health and life back.
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Common Causes of UPS Truck Accidents in Columbus
There are a number of possible causes in trucking accidents, including:
- Driver error: Speeding and other traffic violations, distracted driving, driver fatigue, etc.
- Mechanical errors: Improper trucking maintenance or repair and other mechanical failures.
- Cargo problems: Improperly loaded, balanced, or tied-down cargo, etc.
- Workplace pressure: Tight delivery schedules, excessive hours, implicit demand to violate traffic rules etc.
To understand what caused your accident, our Columbus UPS truck accident lawyers will identify the following elements of negligence:
- Duty of care: The liable party’s legal obligation
- Breach of duty: Any violation of their legal duty
- Causation: The direct link between their action and the accident
- Damages: The financial consequences of the truck accident
Although the Ohio Department of Transportation attests that the rate of traffic fatalities has decreased each year since 2021, the risks of critical injury in accidents like those involving UPS trucks don’t disappear. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Crash Dashboard, more than 2,000 people obtain serious injuries resulting from traffic accidents each year.
At The Fitch Law firm, our experienced Columbus UPS truck accident lawyers will determine who was at fault in a commercial trucking accident and get our clients the financial recovery they deserve. We’ll support you in your legal needs so that you can focus on your wellbeing.
Contact The Fitch Law Firm today to learn more about the legal paths available to you today.
Recoverable Damages for UPS Truck Accident Victims in Columbus
Recovering from a truck accident can be a complex legal process. With mounting medical bills and injuries that impair your ability to work, your recovery can also be costly and extensive. Our truck accident attorneys will fight to recover a range of damages on your behalf, including the following economic damages:
- Rehab, therapy, and other medical expenses throughout your recovery
- Lost income throughout your recovery
- Lost earning ability
- Property damage, destruction, and diminished value
We can also collect evidence that proves the value of your recoverable non-economic damages, which can be harder to prove without legal representation. We will request fair compensation for:
- Temporary or permanent disabilities and disfiguring injuries
- Physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life and previously enjoyed activities
If your family lost a loved one in a UPS truck accident, you have the most heartfelt condolences of every member of our team. You also have our commitment to fight for wrongful death damages on your behalf. Our Columbus wrongful death lawyers will request compensation for the costs of your loved one’s final arrangements and your loss of their financial and familial support.
Our Legal Team Respects the Truck Accident Statute of Limitations in Ohio
Your Columbus, Ohio, lawsuit has a state-imposed filing deadline. According to Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10, you generally have two years from the accident date to file your personal injury lawsuit. Similarly, you have two years from the date of a loved one’s death to file your wrongful death lawsuit, according to Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02.
If you do not meet the applicable statute of limitations, you could inadvertently forfeit your right to financial recovery. Our personal injury law firm will accurately interpret the statute of limitations and file your lawsuit within the allotted time.
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Get Legal Support for Your UPS Truck Accident Claim in Columbus
If you were injured in a crash with a UPS truck, you do not have to seek compensation from the company and its insurer on your own. Our Columbus UPS truck accident lawyers will manage all the moving parts of your claim, including negotiating for the best possible settlement.
Find out how hard we will work for you and your family. Contact our team at The Fitch Law Firm LLC to get started on your compensation request with a free initial consultation.