A load of 5,400 pounds of soybeans was spilled out onto West Fourth Street in Ontario after a tractor-trailer overturned onto its side, WMFD-TV reported on October 17, 2011. The semi driver was apparently driving too fast when exiting off U.S. Route 30, but the Mansfield post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol told WMFD that 58-year-old Leonard Fox was not injured in the accident. He was given a citation for operating his vehicle without reasonable control.
Thankfully, nobody else on the road was hurt in this accident. However, nearly three tons of cargo could have had catastrophic consequences if another vehicle had been involved. A semi driver speeding with that amount of truck weight poses tremendous danger to the other automobiles on the road.
Speeding is just one of the reckless behaviors some drivers engage in that lead to truck accidents, but when you have been involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer, you will want experienced legal representation by your side afterward. Our firm has been handling cases like these for more than 30 years, and if you have been involved in a truck accident that was the fault of a careless driver, contact our office today to set up a free consultation with aCincinnati truck accident attorney.
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If you have been injured or have lost a loved one as a result of another person's negligence, you deserve to be fully compensated for your losses. The simple fact is that you should not be forced to pay the price for another person's careless or reckless actions.