Truck Accidents

As drivers, we are often wary to drive beside a tractor trailer on the road.
The mere size of these vehicles is intimidating. Sometimes the vehicles are so wide that they enter your lane of travel. Sometimes, the driver may not be able to see your small vehicle.

Truck accidents can happen at any time. Many times they are caused by neglectful or dangerous drivers. If you are involved in a trucking accident, your health is the most important thing. Make sure you get the care you need. Once you have received emergency treatment, many times you will need follow up treatment. You may be wondering who will pay for all of the medical bills associated with your treatment. How can you be compensated for your injuries? This is the best time to seek legal help. A civil lawsuit may be the path you want to take.

Other than general negligence, a truck driver may be negligent per se by failing to abide by laws set for truck drivers. For example, if the truck driver did not receive the requisite number of hours of sleep, he may have been driving illegally. Poor training, using a cellphone while driving and failure to secure a load in the trailer can be other reasons that a driver or trucking company is negligent.

The weight and size of semi-trucks often lead to totaled vehicles and serious injuries. Injuries, which can include problems with traumatic brain injuries, neck and back injuries, internal injuries, amputations, or paralysis, are just some of the possible outcomes. Sometimes, the weight of these vehicles directly leads to deaths.