The Truck Accident Law Firm Blog

Large trucks, such as 18 wheelers, often referred to as tractor-trailers, are an integral part of interstate commerce. They are, however, very large vehicles traveling on the same highways as the much smaller, much lighter, passenger vehicles. Both the truck drivers as well as the automobile drivers need to be aware of the special circumstances created by such large vehicles on the roads.

Truck accidents are almost always catastrophic simply due to their size. The limits set by the Department of Transportation are as follows: 102 inches wide; 13.5 feet in height; and 80,000 pounds. Compare this, for example, to the weight of a large car, which is 120 pounds. The difference is astonishing and makes it easy to understand why the collision of a truck with a passenger vehicle is so catastrophic.

Truck accidents have resulted in numerous injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Loss of arms or legs
• Death

In some states, you may be entitled to receive compensation after being involved in a truck accident even if you are partly at fault. In order to determine whether or not you have a valid legal claim and are entitled to receive compensation, it is important that you contact an attorney.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a truck accident, please contact an experienced truck accident attorney in your area today to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation.