Andrew Ralph Young

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Andrew Ralph Young: Attorney with The Law Firm for Truck Safety LLP
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Biography

Andy Young is the Managing Partner of the Cleveland office of The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP. His clients are pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, ordinary motorists, and even truck drivers, all involved in catastrophic and fatal truck crashes. Andy holds what is believed to be the largest trial verdict in the state of Ohio for a truck crash ($42.4 million as lead trial counsel for two brain-injured teenagers).

He was appointed by the United States Secretary of Transportation to serve on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC). He has testified before committees in the U.S. Congress, the Ohio Senate, and the Ohio House of Representatives on trucking safety issues. He was invited by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and two safety advocacy groups to help organize and act as a moderator for two industry-related Truck Underride Roundtables.

Along with four other truck crash attorneys at The Law Firm for Truck Safety, Andy is a Class A Commercial Driver’s License holder. Andy also owns and drives a Peterbilt semi-tractor and a 45-foot car hauler trailer. This experiential knowledge makes him formidable when cross-examining truck drivers and truck company safety and administrative personnel.

Andy also serves on the Vision Zero Taskforce for the City of Cleveland, Ohio. He is frequently a guest faculty member teaching CDL candidates at the Great Lakes Truck Driving School.

Andy is board-certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is the Founding Chair of the Ohio Association for Justice’s Truck Safety Section. He is the 2024-2025 Past Chair for the American Association for Justice’s Trucking Litigation Group as well as the 2024-2025 Chair-Elect for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Andy is a past President and a past “Member of the Year” award recipient of the Lorain County Bar Association. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Andy consults with attorneys throughout the nation on truck law and trial tactics.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Trucking Accident
  • Wrongful Death
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Automobile Accidents

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ohio Wesleyan University School of Law, B.A., magna cum laude; Class President, 1996, 1996
Law School Attended:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., Order of Barristers, 1999; Mike Hughes Award, 1999, 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Ohio; 2000, District of Columbia; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; Indiana
Memberships:
American Association for Justice; American Bar Association; Lorain County Bar Association; Ohio Association for Justice; Ohio State Bar Association.
ISLN:
914983741

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Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (17 reviews)

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    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/17/13 in Civil Litigation

    An excellent attorney with very good trial skills and an excellent reputation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/05/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/05/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 06/27/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 06/27/13 in Bodily Injury

    Andrew worked for our firm early in his career as a clerk. I have had the opportunity to work with him on several matters that I have referred to him in recent years as well. He is passionate about his work and his clients. He is hard working and cre... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/24/13 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 06/24/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 06/19/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/19/13 in Wrongful Death

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/19/13 in Automobile Accidents and Injuries

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