Traumatic Brain Injuries
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury because of a negligent truck driver, The Law Firm for Truck Safety can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury at the hands of a negligent commercial vehicle driver, The Law Firm for Truck Safety can help you recover the compensation you are entitled to.
Top-Level Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Lawyers Serving Ohio
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we understand that a brain injury can have a profound impact on your life and your loved ones. Our experienced truck accident attorneys have been advocating for truck crash victims for nearly 30 years, and we are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of your brain injury case.
Whether you are located in Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, or elsewhere in the Buckeye State, we are here to provide you with the compassionate support and expert legal guidance you need to obtain the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today to speak with a brain injury lawyer who can help you on your path to justice and recovery.
Our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Case Results
Our Ohio truck accident attorneys fight for our clients with traumatic brain injury clients, and if you have suffered a severe head injury as a result of a catastrophic crash with a commercial vehicle, we will fight to get you the maximum compensation you are entitled to. Our firm’s record results include being lead counsel on Ohio’s largest truck crash verdict to date ($42.4 Million), a trucking case that involved two brain-injured teens.
$34M Settlement
$8.5M Verdict
Referrals & Co-Counsel
Involved in a Crash?
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
Referrals & Co-Counsel
No other law firm knows trucks quite like us. Our trucking law expertise and trial experience allow us to win multi-million-dollar results year after year.
Involved in a Crash?
Our team of truck accident attorneys works tirelessly to help your family find justice in the wake of a catastrophic truck crash.
Regardless of what your traumatic brain injury looks like, relearning your physical and mental capabilities while rediscovering yourself is an emotionally arduous journey — not only for truck crash victims but for their friends and family as well.
During this time, please know that you are not alone. While we are a team of experienced truck crash attorneys, we are people first. And, as people — whether inside or outside of the courtroom — we are here to lend our strength, courage, and support to you and your family during this difficult time.
Regardless of what your traumatic brain injury looks like, relearning your physical and mental capabilities while rediscovering yourself is an emotionally arduous journey — not only for truck crash victims but for their friends and family as well.
During this time, please know that you are not alone. While we are a team of experienced truck crash attorneys, we are people first. And, as people — whether inside or outside of the courtroom — we are here to lend our strength, courage, and support to you and your family during this difficult time.
Finding the Best Ohio Traumatic Brain and Head Injury Lawyer for You
If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a collision with a semi-truck, a dedicated truck accident brain injury lawyer can seek compensation for you. The Law Firm for Truck Safety represents victims of commercial trucking accidents with an unparalleled level of compassion and care.
Our team of truck crash attorneys has the experience, expertise, and empathy needed to champion your story and pursue justice to its fullest extent. With offices in Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus, the compassionate support you need — support that extends far beyond the courtroom — is never far away.
What Our Clients Are Saying
I highly recommend Michael Leizerman. Michael is very knowledgeable about every aspect of trucking law and fought back repeated appeals from the defendant's attorneys all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
As an attorney, I’ve been very fortunate to learn and work with Michael Leizerman on many serious truck accident cases. He is considered one of the best trucking attorneys in the country. His knowledge and compassion continue to impress me. In short, he is a fantastic lawyer.
After being involved in a semi-truck accident, I needed a law team nothing short of THE BEST.
Andy and Amy proved this to be true. Highly recommend!
Andy was an instrumental help during the entire process. He was not only able to explain the concepts in layman's terms, but he also provided me with an insurmountable amount of knowledge that allowed me to reach a fair settlement. I would work with Andy again, and I believe that he's one of the best.
Andy works hard to understand all sides of the case and then dedicates himself to achieving the best outcome on your behalf. I have been a client two times and my son has been a client once. I would highly recommend Andy and his firm to represent you.
Andy Young represented me after my car accident. He provided excellent guidance through the legal process. Professional and most important to me, he was a nice guy and really cared about what was best for me and my family. I highly recommend.
Love Andy and his team.
They were extremely transparent and everything was done in a timely manner. They were able to get me double than what I was expecting! Thank you to Andy Young, Amy and The Law Firm for Truck Safety you guys are the best!
Andy was great to work with. Answered all my questions no matter how big or small and was always very responsive. I would definitely recommend!
I had never dealt with attorneys before, they were my first and I have to honestly say that it was the best experience I have ever had. They are honest, up front, kind and not do not try and deceive you. They are easy to work with and easy to find.
Working with Andy was a pleasure and I'm grateful for all he was able to do for us! Great Attorney, would recommend him to anyone needing his services!
Michael was supportive and achieved great results beyond my expectations. He gave me the personal attention that I needed, answered all my calls and emails and responded at all hours. He had a great mission to accomplish and he did it!
Michael and his team helped my family after the worst moment in my life. They took care of all the legal procedures to get some just justice for my husbands death. They were very professional and was always aware and sensitive to the emotional turmoil I was under. I cannot recommend them enough.
Rena Leizerman is one of the most accomplished trial lawyers. She is known nationwide for her knowledge on trucking law. She is considered the go to on broker and shipper liability. Rena's results in the courtroom are testament to her skill as a lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse Rena Leizerman.
Mr. Leizerman’s expertise in trucking accidents and strong advocacy for safety were crucial for our case. His deep understanding of wrongful death cases and compassionate support led to justice for my son and provided comfort to our family. His dedication during this traumatic time was truly unparalleled.
When The Law Firm for Truck Safety represents your brain injury case, you will receive the support of attorneys who:
Consistently win multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients.
With Every client, with each story, our personal injury attorneys fight hard to help Ohio truck crash victims receive the compensation and care needed to mitigate or eliminate the financial burdens associated with their brain injuries. Our commitment to our clients and our resolve to hold negligent trucking companies accountable has allowed us to receive over multi-million-dollar results for our clients year after year.
Keep a small caseload.
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we limit our practice to solely advocate for the victims, families, and survivors of catastrophic truck crashes. Being selective in this way allows our attorneys to dedicate the time, attention, and resources needed to take a deep dive into the facts of your case and build a customized case strategy for your brain injury claim. This focused approach to litigation and commitment to our clients regularly translates to maximum results in the courtroom.
Build a case strategy around your specific needs.
In addition to receiving maximum compensation for your case, you will likely want answers, accountability, and assurances that what happened to you or your loved one doesn’t happen to someone else.
When you partner with our firm, we will build a custom case strategy around your goals for justice. We lend our strength, knowledge, and support to those objectives and work with you to make them a reality — even when those efforts take us beyond the courtroom.
Hold Trucking Companies Accountable.
At the core, many of the truck crashes that result in severe head and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are due to systemic safety failures within the trucking industry.
Inside the courtroom, it is our firm’s mission to hold accountable these negligent drivers and motor carriers for the harm they have caused you and your family. Outside the courtroom, we work with safety and advocacy groups that are committed to rebuilding the trucking industry, so that these dangerous drivers and trucking companies never again see the asphalt of a US road.
When we make the trucking industry safer, we make our roads and our communities safer as well.
Set you up for and help you maintain success.
As you begin to move forward from your truck accident, you will find that the impact from your crash will impact your life in ways you may not have initially anticipated. We want to be there for you when this happens, and we strive to create relationships with clients that last a lifetime.
Whether it’s helping you financially plan for the future, championing your story, supporting your endeavors to become an advocate for truck safety reform, or something else, know that the support you receive from our team will be available long after your case comes to a close.
Take the first step on your path to justice.
From Cincinnati to Cleveland and everywhere in between, Law Firm for Truck Safety’s Ohio truck accident attorneys are here to help you find answers, pursue justice, and receive the compensation you deserve for your traumatic head or brain injury.
Connect with a Law Firm for Truck Safety attorney today and explore the legal options available to you.
Top-Level Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Lawyers in
Columbus, Cleveland & Toledo, OH
Our Ohio-based law firm specializes in representing victims of commercial trucking accidents, with a specific focus on traumatic brain injuries. We understand that a traumatic brain injury as a result of a catastrophic tractor-trailer accident can have life-changing consequences for both the victim and their family.
Loss of income due to the inability to continue working can impact financial stability, while permanent damage from a serious TBI may require care in a nursing home or from a family member. If you’re struggling to cope after a trucking accident, seeking help from compassionate attorneys can make a difference.
Our Ohio-based law firm specializes in representing victims of commercial trucking accidents, with a specific focus on traumatic brain injuries. We understand that a traumatic brain injury as a result of a catastrophic tractor-trailer accident can have life-changing consequences for both the victim and their family.
Loss of income due to the inability to continue working can impact financial stability, while permanent damage from a serious TBI may require care in a nursing home or from a family member. If you’re struggling to cope after a trucking accident, seeking help from compassionate attorneys can make a difference.
Contact our Toledo, Columbus, or Cleveland brain injury lawyers today for a complimentary, no-obligation case review.
Common Types of Head and Brain Injuries Sustained in Catastrophic Truck Accidents
The height difference between a tractor-trailer and other vehicles on the road makes brain and head injuries some of the most common types of injuries a truck crash victim can sustain. For this same reason, commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are found in the lion’s share of underride crashes.
Brain injuries can lead to other severe medical issues like nerve damage, bruising, lacerations, and blood clots (hematomas). Damage to the brain can be permanent, or the victim can recover to an extent. However, it is exceedingly rare for a truck crash victim with a TBI to be the same person they were before their crash.
Some common head injury claims that our traumatic brain injury attorneys in Columbus, Toledo, and Cleveland represent include:
- Skull fracture: This occurs when pieces of the shattered skull become embedded in the brain. Sometimes the skull is fractured from debris in the truck crash. Other times the skull becomes fractured when the head hits the vehicle itself.
- Closed Head Injury: When the brain is injured inside the skull. On one end of the spectrum, closed head injuries result in concussions, on the other, more severe end, closed head injuries result in death.
- Penetrating Brain Injury: This occurs when a foreign object penetrates the skull and brain.
- Secondary Brain Injury: Some secondary brain injuries interfere with blood flow and result in insufficient oxygen getting to the brain. Other secondary brain injuries can cause a cerebral edema (swelling of the brain), raising intracranial pressure, which, when too high, can be fatal.
Brain injuries can lead to other severe medical issues like nerve damage, bruising, lacerations, and blood clots (hematomas). Damage to the brain can be permanent, or the victim can recover.
- Skull fracture: This occurs when pieces of the shattered skull become embedded in the brain. Sometimes the skull is fractured from debris in the truck crash. Other times the skull becomes fractured when the head hits the vehicle itself.
- Closed Head Injury: When the brain is injured inside the skull. On one end of the spectrum, closed head injuries result in concussions, on the other, more severe end, closed head injuries result in death.
- Penetrating Brain Injury: This occurs when a foreign object penetrates the skull and brain.
- Secondary Brain Injury: Some secondary brain injuries interfere with blood flow and result in insufficient oxygen getting to the brain. Other secondary brain injuries can cause a cerebral edema (swelling of the brain), raising intracranial pressure, which, when too high, can be fatal.
Brain injuries can lead to other severe medical issues like nerve damage, bruising, lacerations, and blood clots (hematomas). Damage to the brain can be permanent, or the victim can recover.
For many families, the financial means and subsequent quality of care received after their family member’s brain injury is often determined by the knowledge and experience of the truck accident lawyer fighting for them in the courtroom.
The days following a truck crash are critical for the success of your brain injury lawsuit.
When you hire our personal injury lawyers to champion your story, we will immediately:
Preserve crash scene evidence
We immediately work to find and preserve evidence, locate law enforcement reports, video recordings, audio recordings, and interview witnesses.
Partner with experts
One of our greatest strengths as a firm is our ability to manage the many legal and medical ramifications of brain injuries caused by truck crashes. We carefully consult with the medical professionals who treat our clients. We do this because it is crucial to the success of your case that we understand the diagnosis and prognosis of your head injury and can convey this information to jurors who will need it to render a fair verdict.
Insist on the maximum compensation
Unlike other personal injury law firms, we prepare every case for the courtroom. Our goal is to help you receive maximum compensation for the emotional, financial, and psychological harm a truck driver’s negligence has caused you. If defense attorneys are unwilling to offer a fair settlement for your brain injury, our trucking attorneys will confidently and swiftly take your TBI case to trial.
A Different Type of Crash Needs a Different Type of Attorney
Car crashes and truck crashes are fundamentally different due to variations in weight, mechanics, and cargo between four-wheel vehicles and eighteen-wheelers.
Unfortunately, many personal injury attorneys will treat car crashes and truck crashes like they are the same. For a truck crash victim with a traumatic brain or head injury, partnering with the wrong TBI attorney could mean money is being left on the table.
Car crashes and truck crashes are fundamentally different due to variations in weight, mechanics, and cargo between four-wheel vehicles and eighteen-wheelers.
Unfortunately, many personal injury attorneys will treat car crashes and truck crashes like they are the same. For a truck crash victim with a traumatic brain or head injury, partnering with the wrong TBI attorney could mean money is being left on the table.
If one of your goals after your truck crash is to receive the maximum compensation possible for your brain injury claim, it’s important to be represented by a truck crash law firm that understands trucks and isn’t afraid to take your case to court.
Contact the Law Firm for Truck Safety and speak with our lawyers about your traumatic brain injury claim. You and your family only have one opportunity to pursue justice and get the results you deserve.
Our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Attorneys
Our team of nationally-recognized attorneys works with other attorneys and safety advocacy groups at the Federal and local levels to fight for those whose lives have been shattered by truck crashes. We continuously work to build a safer trucking industry where trucking tragedies cannot occur on US roads.
Lawyers NBTA Certified in Truck Crash Law
Lawyers with
Class A CDLs
Settlements and Verdicts
$1 Million and over
Largest Truck Crash Verdict
in Ohio History
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a truck wreck along I-75, I-70, the 80/90 turnpike, or one of the many other roads and interstates in Ohio, the truck accident lawyers at the Law Firm for Truck Safety can help you recover financial compensation and rebuild your life after a catastrophic truck crash.
Crash. Not Accident.
The word “accident” is often used to describe devastating truck crashes. Many people in need of legal help will search for a “truck accident lawyer near me” or the “best truck accident attorney”. We even use "accident" in our site name.
However, most truck “accidents” are not accidents at all.
Truck crashes are often caused by distracted, fatigued, poorly trained, or downright dangerous truck drivers and/or the unsafe business practices of the trucking companies and brokers that hired them. Every semi-truck accident lawyer at The Law Firm for Truck Safety is committed to helping those who have been irreparably harmed in commercial vehicle crashes and providing education to the public that crashes are not accidents.
Causes of Ohio Truck Accidents that Can Result in TBI
At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we believe that all truck crashes on US roads are avoidable, if only the proper care, training, and safety measures are taken. Truck accidents should not be occurring on US roads and certainly not ones that result in traumatic brain injuries, serious head injuries, or death.
All truck crashes that leave victims with TBI or another type of serious head injury are the result of some type of negligence. If semi-truck driver negligence played a role in your traumatic brain injury case, it is likely one or more of the following played a contributing factor:
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Trucking is a 24/7 industry, but truck drivers cannot drive 24/7. In 2020, there were an estimated 633 deaths in the United States from fatigued-driving-related crashes. Falling asleep at the wheel is a major concern for multiple US agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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According to NHTSA, In 2020, an estimated 3,142 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers – and thousands more were injured. Any activity that takes your hands, mind, or eyes off of driving is a distraction. Cell phones are one of the most problematic distractions. Because heavy semi-trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles, truck drivers are even more at risk of accidents caused by distraction
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a leading cause of vehicle accidents. NHTSA saw a double-digit (14%) increase in the number of drunk/drugged driving deaths from 2019 to 2020.
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Trucking companies must follow federal regulations for maintenance and inspections. Defects in tires, brakes, lights, and other components often cause or contribute to accidents.
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Inadequately trained truck drivers are more likely to cause accidents than experienced truck drivers.
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Unsecure and imbalanced cargo loads make semi-trucks harder to stop and maneuver, putting those around the tractor-trailer in danger of being hit by debris or components of the commercial motor vehicle itself.
Traumatic Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms
Some truck accident victims might not realize they have a brain injury and attribute a headache or confusion to being “just shaken up” after the accident. However, if you or a loved one notices some of these symptoms, it’s important to seek immediate medical attention:
- Any loss of consciousness
- Headaches that won’t go away or get worse
- Seizures or convulsions
- Nausea or vomiting
- Inability to wake up
- Dilated pupils (one or both)
- Vertigo and trouble with balance
- Confusion and disorientation
Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury aren’t just physical. Our Columbus brain injury attorneys see many truck crash victims with TBI experience personality changes or psychological effects, including problems concentrating or remembering words, increased irritability or angry outbursts, or difficulty with short-term memory. If your loved one’s TBI resulted from a tractor-trailer wreck, a Cleveland personal injury attorney who has a track record of representing truck crash victims with severe head injuries can help you file an Ohio lawsuit for compensation for your injuries.
Life After Your Cincinnati Semi-Crash: Living with a Traumatic Head Injury
Although many truck crash victims experience both skull fractures and brain injuries, a fractured skull and other orthopedic injuries should not be used to gauge how severe a TBI is. Many truck crash survivors with a TBI grapple with the fallout of their invisible injury every day. Whether your head injury is visible or not, it’s important to remember the full extent of your brain trauma may not be known for weeks or months after your truck crash.
Whatever correct path of care is necessary to help you heal, finding the appropriate treatment facility is essential as many facilities are ill-equipped to handle truck crash victims with severe head injuries. If you suspect any trauma to the brain, skull, or head following an accident, seek medical treatment immediately.
Complications from a traumatic brain injury can affect a person’s ability to perform daily activities and lead to other medical issues over time, including:
- Chronic fatigue
- Sensory issues
- Behavioral changes
- Cognitive and memory problems
- Traumatic epilepsy or seizures
- Motor-sensory complications
- Difficulty speaking or communicating
- Dizziness, vertigo, and chronic mild nausea
- Chronic fatigue
- Sensory issues
- Behavioral changes
- Cognitive and memory problems
- Traumatic epilepsy or seizures
- Difficulty speaking or communicating
- Motor-sensory complications
- Dizziness, vertigo, and chronic mild nausea
Some people may experience complications that impact their ability to relate to others, damaging their relationships. Working with an experienced Toledo truck crash brain injury attorney can help ensure that the settlement amount for your TBI claim covers the cost of your long-term care.
Filing a Claim after your Columbus Truck Accident.
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, big rig, or another commercial vehicle, the Law Firm for Truck Safety can help you recover the maximum, full, and fair compensation that you are entitled to.
Our team legal team is ready to treat you with the care, knowledge, and compassion needed to help you through one of the most difficult times of your life.
Taking a Brain Injury to Trial: Compensation and Damages You May Recover for Your Dayton, OH Trucking Claim
Depending on how severe your brain injury is and how much it impacts your daily life, independence, and ability to earn a living, you could be entitled to compensation for economic and non-economic losses. Each case that our Columbus traumatic brain injury lawyers take charge of is
unique, but depending on the nature of your accident, you and your family may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Lost income of diminished earning potential
- Semi or permanent disability
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional pain and mental anguish
- Mental anguish and emotional trauma
- Wrongful death and loss of consortium for a loved one who has died
TBIs and Ohio Truck Crashes – Frequently Asked Questions
It is impossible to calculate an average head injury settlement amount because there are so many factors affecting a brain injury case value. Due to the severe nature of brain injuries and higher amounts of insurance carried by trucking companies, average settlements for brain injuries from truck accidents tend to be higher than passenger vehicle accidents and less severe injuries.
The human brain is one of the most important organs in your body, when the brain or head is injured in a truck wreck, trucking companies may be liable for millions of dollars in damages. A law firm that limits its practice to prosecuting high-damage truck accident claims is better equipped to help you receive maximum compensation for your trucking-related head injury.
You can sue a trucking company in Ohio for a driver’s negligence. This is true even if the driver is an independent contractor rather than an employee. Depending on the specifics of your crash you may be able to file a claim against the following parties:
- The driver (more accurately, the driver’s liability insurance company)
- The trucking company
- The truck owner (for inadequate maintenance)
- The freight company
- Freight broker who arranged the load and/or the shipper who arranged the load
- A mechanic who performed substandard repairs
- The manufacturer of the truck or one of its components, if a mechanical defect caused the accident
An experienced truck accident attorney in Ohio may be able to identify other possible defendants, which is why it is important to schedule a free case no-obligation consultation with an experienced Ohio truck accident law firm as soon as possible after your crash.
Each state has a specific window of time called a statute of limitations, which establishes when a claim or TBI lawsuit can be brought. In Ohio, the statute of limitations on a personal injury claim is two years. This means you have two years from the date of your truck crash to file a brain injury claim.
Large trucks and commercial motor vehicles come in all shapes and sizes. When truck crash victims sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or another type of head injury, these large vehicles are commonly involved in the collision:
- Box Trucks
- Dump Trucks
- Flatbed Trailers
- Logging Trucks
- Tow Trucks
- Garbage Trucks
- Vehicles carrying Hazardous Materials
- Tanker Trucks
- Busses
- Government and municipal trucks
Your Ohio brain injury attorney will identify the responsible parties and file suit accordingly.
Truck crashes can cause emotional and mental harm in addition to physical injuries, affecting not only those involved in the crash but also their loved ones. Coping with the loss of a former self can be extremely challenging for friends and family. Fortunately, numerous support groups offer resources to help individuals adjust to their new reality, no matter how the truck crash has affected them.
By connecting with advocacy groups that advocate for truck safety reform, you can also harness a powerful tool for healing. The Law Firm for Truck Safety partners with various truck safety advocacy groups that promote a safer trucking industry and offer post-crash resources and support to survivors and families of catastrophic truck crashes.
For more information on resources near you, please call 800.628.4500 or email [email protected].
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Find An Experienced Ohio Truck Accident Lawyer to Represent Your Brain Injury Case
Have you or a loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury in an Ohio semi-crash?
Our traumatic brain injury law firm is available to help you find answers and pursue justice.
If you have suffered a brain or other type of head injury in a commercial vehicle crash, you deserve a lawyer who has the experience, education, and empathy necessary to fight for you inside and outside of the courtroom.
We invite you to share your story with us. We would be honored to learn more about your crash and happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation, case review.
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