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Board Certified · NBTA · Since 2019
Truck Crash Wrongful Death Attorney
When a preventable truck crash takes a life, the family is left to manage grief and a legal system at the same time — often while a motor carrier's insurance team is already working the case. A wrongful death claim cannot restore what was lost. It can secure a family's financial future, establish accountability on the record and force safety changes that protect the next family.
Wrongful death truck cases demand two things at once: relentless litigation against a corporate defendant and genuine care for a grieving family. These cases move through evidence preservation, reconstruction and an unflinching examination of the carrier's hiring, training, supervision and compliance record.
Joshua Leizerman, Esq. was among the first attorneys in the nation to earn Board Certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy and serves on the Board of Regents of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he has devoted his entire legal career to truck crash litigation.
Families deserve to know that every question will be answered: why the crash happened, who allowed it to happen and what the full measure of accountability looks like under the law. That is the standard every wrongful death case at Leizerman Law is held to.
Common questions
Who can bring a wrongful death claim after a truck crash?
It varies by state, but claims are generally brought by or on behalf of close family members — a spouse, children or parents — often through the estate's personal representative. Joshua is licensed in Ohio, Florida, Minnesota and Illinois and can advise on the specific rules that apply.
How long do we have to file a wrongful death claim?
Deadlines are strict, vary by state and can be shorter than people expect — and evidence disappears far faster than any legal deadline. Speaking with counsel early protects both.
Does pursuing a claim mean going to trial?
Not necessarily. Many cases resolve before trial — but the strongest settlements come from cases prepared for trial from day one.
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Joshua reviews every serious truck crash inquiry personally. No fee unless there is a recovery.