Cooper Elliott Blog topic: Trucking Accident

Although motor vehicle accidents happen every day, they still come as a shock – particularly when it’s a truck involved. And because trucks can weigh upwards of 80,000 lbs, a tractor-trailer can cause far more catastrophic damage than a car, which usually weighs around 4,000 lbs. Commercial vehicles, like tractor-trailers, are also much bigger and …

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In Ohio, a vehicle crash results in injury every five minutes. If you have been the victim of one of these auto accidents, especially involving a large truck, such as a tractor-trailer, you may be able to sue to recover your damages. At Cooper Elliott, our personal injury attorneys are ready to help as you …

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Car accidents can be incredibly traumatic, but unfortunately, they’re also a fact of life for many drivers on the road today. This can leave you wondering who is going to pay the extensive medical bills when you’re injured in a crash due to no fault of your own.  If you were not at fault for …

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The premature death of a loved one is devastating. It disrupts lives, and it can destroy relationships. If we had the power to turn back the hands of the clock, we would do so in a heartbeat. What we can do is use the legal system to get to the bottom of why someone died …

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Pursuing personal injury or wrongful death litigation in Ohio after a trucking accident or semi crash can be overwhelming for victims and their families.  The process is different than in standard motor-vehicle cases—the foundation is the same, but the significant differences require additional attention to detail and care that Cooper Elliott is well-equipped to provide. …

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The blame game in court – it’s not your fault This year marks our 20th anniversary of fighting for our clients’ rights. We’ve seen a lot during that time, enough to know the tactics defense attorneys like to use again and again—and how to combat them. In this article, we’re taking a look back at …

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Bob McCarthy* had faced his fair share of challenges. His first marriage had failed, he was estranged from his teenaged son, and he had been hurt at his construction job in Ohio. But Bob was finally rebuilding his life. He was weeks away from marrying again, he was finally healthy and ready to restart work, …

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Columbus, Ohio – Trucking companies represented by Cooper & Elliott in cases against Pilot Flying J for alleged fraud, breach of contract, and negligent misrepresentation will be allowed to continue their lawsuits. U.S. District Judge Amul Thapar rejected Pilot Flying J’s request to dismiss these claims. Requests by Jimmy Haslam (CEO of Pilot Flying J) …

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The goals of people seeking the help of a wrongful death attorney can be as varied as the emotions they’re experiencing. It’s possible to actually win a verdict for a client yet still not attain the level of justice they had hoped for. The case that follows illustrates the many types of justice a client …

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