Truck crashes in the United States claim the lives of nearly 5,000 people every year. Additionally, more than 150,000 individuals will also sustain injuries on an annual basis. A commercial vehicle, when fully loaded, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. It should come as no surprise that a crash involving these vehicles can lead to serious and sometimes irreparable damage. When a truck accident occurs, it must be carefully investigated by authorities in order to determine the cause and who should be held responsible. Statistics tell us that many truck accidents occur because of driver negligence. This includes speeding, reckless driving, failure to yield, distraction, drowsiness, and impairment. Innocent victims may be entitled to compensation after a truck crash.
The aftermath of a commercial vehicle accident can be serious and catastrophic. Injured victims can suffer serious injuries and these injuries may have consequences long after the accident occurs. Victims who have been severely injured should seek help from an experienced national truck accident attorney as soon as possible. With major injuries, there are many factors that must be taken into account in order to achieve a fair outcome.
Here at Burg Simpson, we are standing by to help when you or a family member have suffered damages due to a national truck accident. Give us a call to see how we can help.
In recent years, the number of reported injuries in large truck accidents has increased. In 2021, there was a 5% increase in the number of reported injuries when compared with the year before. In 2011, approximately 85,000 injuries were reported in crashes. By 2021, the number increased to more than 150,000. According to the same statistics, the large majority of these injuries were reported in occupants of the other vehicles with more than 70% of these injuries occurring in this affected group.
Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, they are far more likely to result in injuries when compared to other types of accidents. Some of the most commonly reported truck accident injuries include:
Following a major truck accident, victims often have questions about their legal rights. This is especially true when the crash results in serious, long-term injuries.
Injuries sustained in a truck accident can have a lasting impact on victims. Some injuries may take a long time to heal, requiring multiple medical follow-ups and treatment, including surgery, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. When these injuries occur, victims often deal with a lower quality of life. They may be unable to enjoy activities that they once did prior to the crash. Other areas of their life, such as the ability to work and earn a living can also be affected. Various types of compensation are available in this situation.
Injured victims who suffer long-term injuries in a truck crash are entitled to compensation for their pain and suffering. Pain and suffering compensation is intended to provide reimbursement for the physical pain and emotional trauma caused by the crash. In cases of serious injuries, the value of a pain and suffering claim is typically higher when compared to other injury accidents.
In addition to pain and suffering, victims of serious truck crashes may be entitled to recover wages that were lost as a result of the crash. Serious injuries can result in the inability to work for an extended period of time. When this occurs, individuals should demand to be compensated for the loss of wages following the crash.
For crash victims who have suffered permanent injuries, there are other types of damages that can be recovered. A permanent injury is an injury that remains after all medical treatment options have been exhausted. Depending on the type of injury, the impact on a victim’s life can be quite significant.
Victims who have suffered a permanent injury in a commercial truck crash should seek compensation that reflects the nature of their injury. This compensation includes the payment of anticipated future medical costs. It can also include things such as household modifications that are needed for permanently injured victims.
Economically, victims who have suffered permanent injuries are also likely to see an income reduction. To the extent that the reduction is also permanent in nature, a victim can request to be compensated for their lost wages as well as their lost future earning capacity.
When it comes to proving economic and non-economic damages caused by permanent injuries, it is best to have the help of an expert witness. An expert can help to determine and quantify the economic loss to injured victims. Experts may also be needed to testify about a particular medical diagnosis and to provide information on how that diagnosis might permanently alter a victim’s life. Having an expert witness is often the key to a successful long-term injury case.
Here at Burg Simpson, our team of skilled nationwide truck crash lawyers and legal professionals are here to help you at any time. We know that a truck crash can change your life in many negative ways. Following the accident, there are important steps that must be taken to preserve both your health and the integrity of your claim. Speaking with us as soon as possible puts you in the best position to secure and protect your future.
We are standing by to speak with you at any time. Our firm provides free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. We work on a contingency fee basis so there is no financial obligation until we obtain a recovery on your behalf. Your time to act may be limited so it is important to contact us right away.
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