The Truck Accident Law Firm Blog

Trucks, or tractor-trailers, are occupying our highways more and more. They are, however, very necessary, and without them, the face of interstate commerce would change entirely. Because of their sheer size and weight, however, truck accidents almost always result in very serious injuries or even death.

Truck accidents are caused by a number of factors. One common scenario of a truck accident is called an underride accident. An underride situation occurs when, for example, a passenger vehicle fails to see the lights on the side of the trailer and drives right underneath the trailer, and often the driver of passengers of the vehicle are decapitated.

Other injuries that have been suffered in truck accidents include:

• Burns
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Loss of limbs
• Death

Tractor-trailers often transport gas in their trailers, which can result in severe fires if involved in an accident, resulting in catastrophic burn injuries to all involved. Most often, however, injuries are suffered by the driver or passengers of the smaller vehicles involved in truck accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a truck accident, you should contact an experienced truck accident attorney in your area today.

Trucks are a necessary part of our economy. They provide jobs for many people and ensure that deliveries are made from coast to coast. Trucks are, however, very dangerous when involved in accidents.

It is very important that you obtain an experienced personal injury attorney after being involved in a truck accident because trucking companies as well as their insurance companies will strive to pay you the least possible amount of compensation, regardless of what you truly deserve.

Insurance companies are just like any business – in order to survive they must make a profit. Well, in order to make a profit, they have to pay out as little as possible in any claim that is filed with their company. Insurance companies have trained adjustors who are taught how to ensure the payout to you is as low as possible.

Often, after a truck accident, either the trucking company or the insurance company will contact you in an effort to obtain a recorded statement, or even make you an offer. You are not obligated by law to speak to either of them, and more often than not any offer the insurance company makes is far lower than what you truly deserve.

You need an experienced trucking accident attorney to be on your side, ensure your rights are protected, and get you the compensation you truly deserve.

If you or a loved one is involved in a truck accident, please contact an experienced trucking accident attorney in your area today.