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Three Trucks involved in crash on Interstate 71
Posted by: euser
April 22, 2011

A semi truck driving on Interstate 71 caused an accident when it drifted from the center lane. The semi was traveling southbound in the center lane when it began to enter the right lane. The right lane was occupied by another semi truck. The two semis collided and went onto the shoulder of the highway, striking another semi which was parked and changing a tire.

The two men changing the truck tire were unharmed, as was the other semi driver. The driver of the first semi was taken to the hospital. Luckily, no other parties were involved in the accident.

Unfortunately, truck accidents are quite common on our roadways in Ohio. Truck drivers are usually on a very tight schedule, which can lead them to skipping required stops and trying to push their driving abilities to the limit. If you find yourself involved in an accident with a semi truck, the attorneys at Keis George llp are more than capable of getting you the recovery you are entitled to.

If you have ever had situations like the one described above, and have any questions regarding your next move, feel free to contact the attorneys at Keis George, llp. If you have any other situations, feel free to examine the KG Injury Blog or contact anyone of our listed attorneys.

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The Black Box
Posted by: euser
October 15, 2010

All of our readers here at the KG Blog have probably heard of a black box. Whenever a black box is mentioned, its almost a sure bet that the discussion is centered around an airplane crash and the subsequent investigation. The black box has gained its public recognition from being an integral part of plane crash investigations. But did you know that black boxes are also utilized in the trucking industry?

As in planes, semi truck black boxes record everything from engine speed, brake application, actual vehicle speed, seat belts and airbag deployment. This means, as in airplanes, the black box largely goes unnoticed and unchecked. However, again as in airplanes, when things go wrong, the black box becomes an injured party's best chance at determining liability.

Say you are driving along I-71 from Cleveland to Columbus and you get in an accident with a semi truck outside of Mansfield. The trucks black box, once an afterthought by the driver and the trucking company, then becomes a source of material evidence. Maintaining the integrity of the black box becomes essential to the case. You, or your attorney, should insist that the black box is not destroyed, altered, or inspected by the truck company without notice and/or consent. A joint investigation with your attorney can ensure that you get all the necessary information you may need in order to successfully recover for any injuries you may suffer as a result of an accident.

If you have ever had situations like the one described above, and have any questions regarding your next move, feel free to contact the attorneys at Keis George, llp. If you have any other situations, feel free to examine the KG Injury Blog or contact anyone of our listed attorneys.

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