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Commercial trucks are a common sight on the roads around Akron. I-76 and I-77 form the Akron Beltway and are an important truck shipping lane for Ohio, and State Route 59 is a key truck route through the city. While accidents involving these large vehicles are less common than passenger vehicle accidents, they are devastating when they occur. If you or a loved one has been hurt in such an accident, you need to hire an Akron truck accident lawyer right away.
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The team at Rumizen Weisman Attorneys has more than 100 combined years of experience representing injured accident victims in a wide range of cases, and our firm has successfully obtained many large verdicts and settlements on behalf of past clients. We are confident we can guide you to a positive outcome in your case, but it is crucial to hire a truck accident lawyer as quickly as possible after your accident to have the greatest chance of success with your case.
According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, there were 307 large and heavy trucks involved in crashes throughout Summit County in 2024. In 2024, 5,218 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes, down from 5,375 in 2023.
Our firm can help you prove liability for your recent truck accident and explain the proceedings you need to complete to hold the at-fault driver accountable. While these accidents often happen for the same reasons that standard car accidents happen, they can be far more difficult to resolve and raise a host of challenging questions regarding liability. You need to hire a truck accident lawyer to build a strong case for you.
It’s possible for fault for a truck accident to fall on the truck driver, their employer, the driver of another vehicle, or a combination of multiple liable parties. Ohio uses a fault system to resolve all vehicle accident cases, meaning you must prove fault for your accident before you can obtain any compensation for your damages.
Some of the most commonly cited causes of truck accidents in Akron include speeding, distracted driving, and moving violations, such as unsafe lane changes and failure to yield the right-of-way. Accidents can also happen when trucking companies or other employers fail to follow industry regulations, such as those set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
When you hire a truck accident lawyer, they can gather the evidence you may not be able to secure on your own. Various pieces of evidence could come into play in a truck accident case, including truck black box data, testimony from eyewitnesses, cell phone records, and much more. It is also possible for a trucking company or other employer to be found partially liable for the actions of their employee under the vicarious liability rule.
It is also vital to remember that a plaintiff may be found partially liable for their damages, and under Ohio’s modified comparative fault rule, it would result in them losing a percentage of their final compensation. However, they must be found less at fault than the defendant to recover diminished compensation at all. If they are found more at fault, they lose the ability to claim compensation for their damages from any other party.
Under Ohio’s fault rule for accidents, the party at fault for causing your accident may be liable for all resulting damages. However, you must first establish fault and prove the full extent of your damages before you are able to recover any compensation from the defendant. This can be more challenging than you expect, so it is crucial to hire the right attorney to handle your case.
If you are able to successfully establish liability, you can claim compensation for the economic and non-economic damages you suffered. All drivers in Ohio are required to have auto insurance that meets minimum coverage requirements, but an insurance policy may only provide compensation up to the coverage limits of the policy for property damage and bodily injury.
Your Akron truck accident lawyer at Rumizen Weisman Attorneys can negotiate with an insurance carrier for you, so they treat you fairly and deliver a reasonable settlement offer. However, you may need to file a personal injury case to increase your total compensation.
Truck accidents can potentially result in life-changing harm, such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and many other possibilities. The victim may face expensive medical treatment and be unable to work for the foreseeable future. They are also likely to contend with severe pain following their accident, and some victims face permanent disabilities.
The plaintiff in an Ohio personal injury case has the right to seek full repayment of any and all economic losses they suffered because of the defendant’s actions. These can include medical treatment costs, lost wages, and their lost future earning capacity. They may also seek compensation for pain and suffering, but Ohio law limits this aspect of recovery for most personal injury cases.
Truck collisions along Sherbondy Hill, Cascade Valley, and other Akron neighborhoods can leave injured victims seeking urgent medical attention at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, located at 1 Akron General Avenue, or Summa Health System – Akron Campus, 141 N. Forge St. If you were injured by a negligent truck driver, your top priority should be to hire a truck accident lawyer who can manage your truck accident claim.
Ohio’s truck accident laws can hold negligent truck operators accountable, but only when strong evidence has been presented that establishes fault. When you partner with an Akron truck accident attorney, you gain steady support from a legal advocate who can put your interests first. Legal support can streamline the claims process and greatly improve your chances of securing the fair compensation that you are owed.
Trucking collisions are far from uncommon in Akron. In January 2026, a commercial truck crash on I-77 just west of Akron caused an overhead highway sign to collapse, forcing the closure of southbound I-77 for several hours. Interstate 76 and Interstate 77 carry commercial traffic directly through Akron, while State Route 8 provides a major north-south connection between the city and the Ohio Turnpike. Heavy traffic increases the risk for drivers along busy corridors.
When someone suffers an injury in Akron, the court with jurisdiction over these matters is generally the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, which is located at 209 South High Street here in Akron. Parking can be found in the Ohio Building Parking Deck, which is located off High Street.
Plaintiffs in these trucking accident cases can rely on attorney Scott A. Rumizen, who has represented seriously injured Ohioans for more than 30 years. Admitted to practice in Ohio in 1992 and recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer, he has experience handling trucking and catastrophic injury cases.*
Federal trucking regulations can provide critical evidence following an Akron truck collision. FMCSA rules generally limit truck operators to 11 hours of driving within any 14-hour window following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Drivers must also take a 30-minute break after driving eight total hours. Federal rules also govern how cargo is secured and how records are kept.
Federal rules require drivers and trucking groups to preserve evidence after a collision. Rumizen Weisman Attorneys can send preservation letters and use subpoenas during litigation to obtain evidence such as electronic logs, driver qualification files, dashcam footage, telematics data, cargo records, and vehicle maintenance records. A preservation letter can prevent trucking groups from thinking they can delete key evidence after the required holding time.
Other deadlines may apply to a truck collision injury claim. Ohio usually gives injury victims two years to file an injury claim in court. Importantly, Ohio follows a modified comparative fault framework that allows multiple parties to share liability. An injured party can pursue compensation as long as their share of fault is not greater than the combined fault of all other parties.
The injury lawyers at Rumizen Weisman Attorneys obtained an $859,000 verdict for a woman whose vehicle was knocked off the road by a truck, resulting in shoulder surgery and a neck herniation. The defense had disputed causation and offered $20,000. You can view all of our other court outcomes here.*
Time is a crucial factor in any accident case in Ohio. You have limited time to gather the evidence you need to firmly establish liability for your accident, so you need to hire a truck accident lawyer you trust to build the strongest possible case for you. Hiring legal counsel right away makes sure that your legal representative has time to gather evidence, obtain witness statements, and accurately calculate the full scope of your claimable damages.
The team at Rumizen Weisman Attorneys is confident we can provide effective and compassionate legal counsel for your truck accident case in Akron. You need to start building your case right away, so contact our firm today to schedule your free consultation with an experienced Akron truck accident lawyer and learn how we can help.
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**Past results may not be indicative of future cases.
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