Personal Injury Law

Ohio: Dangerous Crossroads of US Trucking Industry

As a central crossroads in the United States, Ohio highways carry more freight per mile than any other state in the Union. North-South on I-71 or east-west on I-70, traffic travels from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from sea to shining sea goes through Ohio. This traffic brings great revenue for the state and supplies us with all the goods and services we need.

Unfortunately, this traffic has its price. Over 150 people were killed, and hundreds more injured by in trucking accidents on Ohio roads last year. What is the cause for these deaths and injuries? Sadly, it is often the case that trucking companies have put their profits and schedules over the safety of the Ohio drivers with whom large trucks share the road. Ohio issued more citations for trucks driving overweight than any other state, except for California and Texas, showing that trucking companies are cramming the highways with trucks traveling with dangerously heavy loads.

If you or someone you love has been injured by this dangerous practice, contact the Columbus, Ohio law firm of Robert W. Kerpsack Co, LPA to get in touch with an experienced truck accident lawyer who can look out for your rights.

Full post as published by The Personal Injury Lawyer Directory on December 14, 2007 (boomark / email).