{"id":375729,"date":"2016-12-06T17:06:29","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T22:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/ohio-law\/what-to-do-after-a-truck-accident-in-ohio.html"},"modified":"2019-01-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T05:00:00","slug":"what-to-do-after-a-truck-accident-in-ohio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/ohio-law\/what-to-do-after-a-truck-accident-in-ohio.html","title":{"rendered":"What to do After a Truck Accident in Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What to do After a Truck Accident in Ohio<\/h1>\n
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From Cleveland to Cincinnati, Ohio is an important trucking corridor connecting the northeast to the Midwest and beyond. It’s home to the Ohio Turnpike, over 241 miles of open road hugging Lake Eerie. With such long stretches of freeway through Ohio, it’s nice to have full service truck stops<\/a> for a quick rest or to stay overnight. However, even with the occasional rest stop drawing trucks off the road, Ohio truck accidents<\/a> are unfortunately an inevitable occurrence. Whether caused by fatigue, harsh weather, or some other combination of factors, truck accidents can result in significant property damage and personal injuries and can sometimes lead to criminal charges<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

It may not be easy to remember what to do after the initial shock of a truck accident in Ohio, but there are some important laws you need to understand, such as when a report is required or how long you have to file a claim for your damages<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Get all the Information at the Scene<\/h2>\r\n

The most important thing to do right after an accident is to determine whether anyone requires medical attention. If so, you should immediately call 911 for assistance. After that, it’s important to document as much information from the scene<\/a> as possible, such as:<\/p>\r\n