The Law Firm for Truck Safety is thrilled to announce that two of our Ohio attorneys, Amy Papuga and Andy Young, are stepping into significant leadership roles within the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ). The announcement, made at the OAJ 2024 Annual Convention, marks a significant milestone in our firm's commitment to shaping the future of personal injuryLegal term for an injury to the body, mind, or psyche, as opposed to an injury to property. and truck accident law in Ohio.
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Advancing Legal Leadership
Amy Papuga, Partner from our firm’s Cleveland office, will join the OAJ Board of Trustees for the 2024/2025 year as well as become the Vice-Chair of the OAJ Truck Safety Section.
During the 2023/2024 year, Amy served as Secretary for the OAJ Trucking Safety Section. She is now expanding her leadership, sharing her legal experience and insights with the broader organization.
With her exceptional legal expertise and steadfast commitment to securing justice for truck crash victims and their families, Amy's role on the Board and new leadership role within The Truck Safety Section will be pivotal in steering policy and advocacy that affects personal injury attorneys across the state.
Andy Young, recognized both in Ohio and nationally as a leading authority on truck safety and truck crash law, has been a significant figure within the OAJ and Ohio’s road safety community for many years. First joining the Board of Trustees in 2002 and serving intermittently since then, he also founded the OAJ’s Truck Safety Section.
Now, Andy is taking on the role of Secretary of the OAJ, enhancing his role and prominence within the organization.
Together, Amy and Andy are setting new standards in leadership and advocacy, furthering our firm's mission to champion safety and justice across Ohio.
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Spotlight on Expertise: Convention Talks
Underscoring the knowledge and experiences and the value they can bring to their attorneys, both Amy and Andy were featured speakers.
Amy leveraged her unique position as one of the few truck crash attorneys who are also Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders to lead a talk on effectively using the CDL Manual in truck crash cases. Her session provided invaluable insights into the strategic application of this essential resource, reinforcing her role as a thought leader in truck accident litigation.
Andy's engaging presentation on the importance of networking discussed how strong professional relationships are crucial for personal well-being and professional success, especially for those in the personal injury and truck accident sectors. He emphasized that networking is not just about building a contact list; it’s about creating meaningful partnerships that can lead to shared knowledge, mutual support, and significant advancements in legal practices.
These appointments do more than recognize the individual achievements of our attorneys; they reflect our firm's broader mission to advocate for safety and justice on Ohio’s roads and in its courtrooms.
A Legacy of Leadership
Our attorneys have a longstanding relationship with the OAJ. Andy Young was instrumental in establishing OAJ’s Trucking Safety Section. Joshua Leizerman not only served as the founding Vice-Chairperson but also as a Chairperson of this section. Moreover, numerous attorneys from our Ohio offices have been dedicated members of the OAJ for many years, further exemplifying our firm’s dedication to leadership and community involvement.
The new leadership roles and acknowledgments received at the OAJ 2024 Annual Convention underscore the deep commitment of The Law Firm for Truck Safety to the Ohio legal community and the people it serves. These appointments do more than recognize the individual achievements of our attorneys; they reflect our firm's broader mission to advocate for safety and justice on Ohio’s roads and in its courtrooms.
Continuing to Lead and Innovate
As we continue to lead and innovate in the field of truck accident and personal injury law, we invite you to connect with us for more updates from the convention and insights into how these developments influence our work and the broader legal landscape in Ohio.
About Amy Papuga:
Amy Papuga is a distinguished Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety, and one of the few female truck accident attorneys to hold a Class A Commercial Driver’s license. Renowned for her exceptional legal acumen and unwavering commitment to justice and based in Cleveland, Ohio, Amy has dedicated her career to advocating for truck crash victims and their families.
She brings a wealth of experience and deep expertise in personal injury law, underscored by her recent appointment to the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ) Board of Trustees. Amy's legal prowess is further highlighted by her past role as Secretary of the OAJ Trucking Safety Section, where she has been instrumental in shaping policies and advocating for safer roadways. Her leadership and expertise make her a formidable force in Ohio's legal community, continually setting new standards of excellence and advocacy.
About Andy Young:
Andy Young is a leading authority on truck safety and truck crash law, with a distinguished career that underscores his deep commitment to road safety and legal excellence in Ohio. As a Co-Founding Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety, Andy's expertise is nationally recognized, making him a sought-after voice in the field.
His leadership extends to being the first and only personal injury attorney to sit on the DOT’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. He has also testified before US Congress in his capacity as a truck safety expert. At the state level, Young is at the forefront of justice, being lead counsel on Ohio’s largest truck crash verdict ($42.4M) and launching OAJ's Truck Safety Section.
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