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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Ohio. Find attorneys who understand Ohio law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Ohio Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Ohio vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Ohio's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Ohio follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or mo...
Damage Caps
Yes
Greater of $250,000 or 3x economic damages (up to $350,000 per plaintiff)
Ohio caps non-economic damages at the greater of $250,000 or three times economi...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Ohio
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Ohio uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Ohio Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Ohio Fault System
Ohio follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Ohio's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Ohio Rev. Code § 2315.33
Ohio Damage Caps
Ohio caps non-economic damages at the greater of $250,000 or three times economic damages, up to $350,000 per plaintiff (or $500,000 per occurrence). Caps do not apply in catastrophic injury cases.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
Greater of $250,000 or 3x economic damages (up to $350,000 per plaintiff)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
Legal citation: Ohio Rev. Code § 2315.18
High-Risk Truck Routes in Ohio
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 71
North-south corridor connecting Cleveland to Cincinnati through Columbus.
Interstate 75
Western Ohio corridor connecting Michigan to Kentucky through Dayton.
Interstate 80/90 (Ohio Turnpike)
Northern Ohio toll road with heavy east-west freight traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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