Delaware Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers

The Delaware semi-truck accident lawyers with Cooper Elliott have over 100 years of combined legal experience. We regularly put that experience to work helping everyday people like you and your family recover from serious accidents.

If you need help getting financial support from an insurer or a negligent truck driver, we can take your case. Cooper Elliott treats our crash victim clients with passionate care.

Our Delaware truck accident lawyers believe in making the legal process accessible and providing clients with excellent representation in and out of civil court. You can count on us to take the time to listen to your concerns as we create the legal strategy that can best help you recover from your injuries.

Who’s to Blame for Your Semi-Truck Accident?

If you want to hold the right people responsible for your recovery after a semi-truck accident, you must gather evidence proving that a specific party:

Owed you a duty of care
Violated that duty
Put you in harm’s way due to their negligent behavior

What specifically is a “duty of care”? When they hit the road, truck drivers must obey roadway laws and look out for the people around them. That attention is critical when considering the size of a semi-truck compared to a private vehicle.

Truck drivers must purposefully seek to prevent avoidable accidents if they want to uphold their duty of care. The negligence that leads to your crash may subsequently be accidental or intentional, depending on whether a truck driver got too tired to focus on the road or if they deliberately put you in harm’s way.

Independent Contractors

The parties most often liable for semi-truck accidents in Delaware include independent contractors. Trucking companies prefer to work with independent contractors because the businesses don’t have to assume legal responsibility for those workers’ behavior.

However, most independent contractors do benefit from insurance provided by a trucking agency while they’re on the road. If you get into an accident with an independent contractor, you must prove that the contractor fulfilled certain criteria if you want to file an insurance claim with a corporate provider.

If a driver doesn’t qualify for coverage through their employer, their independent insurance coverage should kick in. If it doesn’t, or if they’re underinsured, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim against that individual.

Truck Agencies and Affiliated Parties

Truck agencies rarely hire full-time or part-time drivers because they don’t want to assume legal responsibility for a driver’s behavior while they’re on the road. However, there are some agencies that do. In these cases, you can once again file an accident-related insurance claim with a corporate provider following a serious crash.

If that insurance provider doesn’t offer you enough support, though, you have the right to sue a driver’s employer for damages. You may also have the right to sue a truck’s manufacturer, mechanic, and/or packing team, depending on the circumstances that led to your collision.

You can determine who among these parties (or others) you can name liable for your losses during ongoing conversations with a Delaware personal injury lawyer.

For a free legal consultation with a semi-truck accident lawyer serving Delaware, call 614-481-6000

When Should You Call a Delaware, OH, Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer?

Unfortunately, trucking agencies and insurance companies can move quickly after a serious collision. This means you may find yourself fending off aggressive insurance claims adjusters and agency representatives before you’ve even processed your losses.

If you want to keep these parties at bay while preserving your right to financially recover from your accident, contact a Delaware semi-truck accident lawyer soon after your collision. Our team can speak with these parties on your behalf while helping you explore the tools you can use to both assess and demand compensation for your truck accident losses.

Our Team Bases Your Fight for Compensation on Strong Evidence

When we fight for the accident compensation you deserve, we account for the evidence that ties your losses to your accident. The evidence that you can use to name a party liable for your losses and demand loss-based compensation may include the following:

A truck’s black box data
Witness statements
Video and photo footage of your accident
Police reports
Emergency responder reports
Statements from expert witnesses, including medical specialists and mechanics
Physical debris and environmental damage found at the accident scene

Our team collaborates with professional investigators to determine what types of evidence might play the most crucial role in your quest to recover from a recent collision. You can count on us to keep you up to date as our investigation evolves.

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We Can File Your Claim Before Your Right to Action Expires

Whether you’re filing a claim against a trucking agency or an independent contractor, you must complete your paperwork within two years of your accident. Ohio’s personal injury statute of limitations, Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10(A), will not let you file a case for compensation with Ohio’s civil courts if you wait any longer.

It’s easier to stay on top of your case’s statute of limitations when you have a Delaware semi-truck accident attorney on your side. An experienced lawyer can prioritize an investigation into your losses without cutting into your rest and recuperation time. You can also count on an attorney to:

Speak with witnesses and organize their statements
Contact expert witnesses and integrate their statements into your claim
Secure a truck’s black box data
Gather video and photo footage of your accident

If you’re not sure whether or not your semi-truck accident case’s statute of limitations may have already expired, don’t panic. You can always schedule a free truck accident case consultation with our attorneys to discuss your case’s deadline and your subsequent legal options.

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Let Cooper Elliott Advocate for Your Semi-Truck Accident Compensation

Are you struggling to make an insurance company acknowledge your truck accident losses? Do you need help demanding reasonable accident compensation from a negligent trucking agency? You have legal allies on your side. Cooper Elliott has experienced semi-truck accident attorneys in Delaware, OH, who can help you immediately after a collision.

Our team started lending a hand to victims of personal injury accidents in 1995. We don’t let bullies keep you from the support you need. You can book your free semi-truck accident case consultation today.

Call or text 614-481-6000 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form

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19:05 16 Mar 25

Rex Elliott at Cooper Elliott is truly exceptional. He was the perfect balance of empathy and toughness—understanding my issue deeply while giving me unwavering confidence throughout the entire process. One of the things I appreciated most was how easy he was to reach and communicate with, always making me feel heard and supported. Thanks to his expertise, we had a resolution within just three days and received everything we asked for. I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. Rex is simply the best! Highly recommend!

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18:35 19 Feb 25

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Tammy McKinney

22:27 08 Jan 25

I was t-boned in an intersection on my way to work. It was terrifying. Officers on scene indicated the man who hit me was being cited. Then they learned he is a local celebrity and decided against it. My car was totaled and I was in pain. And now this guy gets to walk away. Until Sean Alto and his paralegal Kim got hold of my file and said - hold up - not on my watch. They dug in, found the evidence and made it right. Thank you all so much!! Highly recommend.

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13:06 16 Oct 24

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23:35 03 Aug 24

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21:51 16 Jul 24

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13:47 10 Jul 24

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15:35 09 May 24

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13:14 29 Apr 24

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18:41 23 Apr 24

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19:47 05 Apr 24

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14:54 03 Apr 24

Through the law firm Cooper Elliott, I dealt with attorney, Bart Keyes. Bart was very thorough and understood that I Had no clue of how this process would go. Bart took the time needed to help educate me on this process for a very positive outcome.I can’t thank Bart and the staff at Cooper Elliott enough for all they have done for me. I am now able to move on with my life!

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16:51 29 Mar 24

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Brian Hewitt

03:46 23 Mar 24

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14:10 02 Mar 24

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14:06 15 Feb 24

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Ayesha Ansari

23:14 25 Jan 24

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15:39 21 Dec 23

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17:29 15 Dec 23

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A D

16:10 08 Dec 23

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Joe Miller

12:19 02 Sep 23

Very satisfied! We dealt with Bart Keyes who showed genuine interest in our situation. Bart was always very quick to respond when we had questions and kept us informed throughout the case. If you need legal representation for a commercial real estate dispute we highly recommend Bart and the Cooper Elliot firm!

Melanie Zook

08:42 23 Jul 23

I honestly struggle to find the words to describe how incredible this firm is, especially Jeffrey Kenny and Sean Alto. 7 years ago, my family started a journey through a nightmare. When the criminal justice system fell woefully short, Jeff agreed to take on our incredibly challenging and lengthy case, with no other reason than that it was the right thing to do, and he believed we deserved justice. There were so many times when I would have understood if they walked away, but they refused and vowed to get us the justice we deserved, and almost 7 years later, they have given my family just that. I will never, ever, forget what they have done for us. We were never just another case. They made us feel like we were their ONLY case! Thank you will never come close to the gratitude and respect I have for Jeff and Sean, as well as for Cooper Elliott. They will be superheroes in our home, forever!

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15:30 21 Jul 23

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Matt Boaz

11:20 16 Jun 23

I would highly recommend Cooper Elliott to any of my friends and family! Chip Cooper was extremely helpful guiding me through a difficult process. Chip was patient with me and provided feedback during the process that kept me informed until the desired outcome was achieved. There were interactions with other staff of the firm (whose names I do not know) that were helpful as well, I was impressed with the entire team!

Jason Hick

06:30 17 May 23

Adam Richards is the best attorney I have ever met. He is responsive and very patient (I had a lot of questions) and he truly cares. He fought hard for me and he stands up to the bully. he is not afraid to take on anyone. Anytime I hear someone who has a legal issue I go out of my way to recommend Adam. He is unlike any attorney I have ever met. He is compassionate and he always answers his phone. There is no way I would have got the results I received with any other attorney. He was a bulldog in my case and really went to bat for me. Words cant express how grateful I am to him. His actions personally affected my life in a very positive way. He protected me in so many ways I couldn't begin to name them. It is a great feeling when you know your attorney outmatches the other party's attorney and it is obvious.

Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer in Delaware, OH