Wednesday afternoon collision at Route 47 and Conover Road
September 18, 2024 | Darke, OH
A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured on Wednesday when her vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer in Darke County.
At around 3:20 p.m., Darke County Deputies, along with Versailles Police, Fire and Rescue, responded to an injury crash at the intersection of Route 47 and Conover Road in Wayne Township. The collision involved a tractor-trailer and a car.
Brooke Bergman suffered serious injuries on Wednesday afternoon when he vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer in Darke County.
The initial investigation indicated that Brooke Bergman of New Weston was driving a 2006 black Pontiac G6 north on Conover Road. After stopping at the intersection, she pulled out and was broadsided by a 2019 Kenworth tractor-trailer, driven by a 45-year-old man from Versailles, that was traveling east on Route 47.
Bergman was extricated from her vehicle and was airlifted by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital with serious injuries. The truck driver was not injured.
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating the accident.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Candice Bond, an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney, said in such cases, it's imperative to have an independent investigation conducted promptly to protect a victim’s rights.
“Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, who is a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“A skilled attorney can protect victims from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend a negligent truck driver.
"Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting drivers’ background checks, locating witnesses to the crash, and reviewing applicable insurance coverage, while carefully guiding a victim through the legal process.”
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Brooke Bergman may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
"Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
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