Owning a car or truck is a big responsibility. You must drive in a safe, responsible and controlled manner and keep your vehicle in good, safe working order. If something serious happens, you may be responsible unless you can prove it was someone else's fault.
Neglect is what we are looking for. Was your vehicle neglected in some way that may have caused the accident?. Neglect as in your vehicle was not properly maintained by someone else. Did your brakes fail because the mechanic did not follow proper procedures? Did the mechanic skip a step? Did the mechanic or repair shop in some way neglect to properly service your vehicle. Could that be the root cause of your accident? Possibly.
It is important as a vehicle owner to follow all the recommended scheduled repairs according to your vehicle owners manual. If your vehicle has any recalls, contact your dealer and follow the recommended actions necessary to fix these issues. Also, keep all your paperwork, receipts etc. Keep your paperwork in a file so you can easily access all of them for future references.
You as the owner and driver of your vehicle must bear the burden of liability for your vehicle. If your vehicle fails mechanically in some manner and is the cause of an accident, you may be cited for failure to control your vehicle. Could your mechanical failure be traced back to neglect on your part or could it be traced back to a defective part? Was your vehicle recently serviced? Did the automotive repair shop improperly repair your vehicle? Did the repair shop neglect your repair in any way? If so, then they could be liable for damages. But it is still your burden to prove this.
As you can see, the situation for this type of accident can get complicated. All the important information pertaining to your vehicle needs to be gathered. All documents need to be studied. Questions need to be asked. Does the mechanic or repair shop have a history of similar situations?
To complicate matters, you and others may have suffered injuries. Medical bills start to mount. Family and friends are taxed with helping in many ways. Stress levels rise.
These types of situations are never pleasant or easy. The correct information can be difficult to ascertain. In these types of situations, your will need an experienced legal team to dig for the proper information. A legal team that knows how to put all the pieces together. A legal team that will fight for your rights. That is what we do. In fact, that is all we do. We will fight for your rights and find the truth about your case. If the cause was neglect on the part of someone else, we will find it. We understand Ohio injury law. We are well respected by the Ohio court system. We are also well respected by the major insurance companies. We have represented thousands of people just like you. Most cases never go to trial. Most cases are settled before any trial is necessary. Strong evidence and solid legal representation by a top personal injury law firm are what's necessary to obtain top settlements for our clients.
Our experience is helping injured victims. We have been representing injured people for over 40 years in Cleveland, Akron, Canton and surrounding areas. You do not pay unless we win your case. "We'll Make Things Right"
Our goal is to guide you through the legal process, help you understand your rights, work with the insurance company so you can focus on getting better and regaining the quality of life you had prior to your personal injury. We have a very fine group of people here, a team that will hold your hand through this very difficult period, and give you and your family the support you need and deserve. If you’ve been seriously injured in an automobile accident, or due to a medical mistake, or whether a loved one living in a nursing home has been abused or neglected, the Eshelman Legal Group will do what we’ve been doing for more than 40 years… and that’s help you. So welcome. We hope your review of our website will help you.
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