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Every year, thousands of drivers are injured in automobile accidents. On average, 3-5% of these accidents are the result of semi trucks. These trucking accidents often result in serious injury, even death. The most common injuries after a truck accident include burns, spinal cord injuries, head trauma, and broken bones. It may be necessary for the accident victim to seek extensive physical therapy or medical treatment in order to return to a relatively normal way of life. In some cases, rehabilitation is necessary in order to regain basic skills, necessary to complete normal daily tasks.
Considering the extensive training requirements for all truck drivers, why do so many accidents continue to occur? The answer to this question cannot be boiled down into one, simple answer, as the causes of truck accidents are many. The large truck is much longer and wider than the average vehicle, making it more difficult to operate even in the best conditions. During bad weather or dangerous road conditions, the truck operator may have difficulty controlling the trailer. Other causes of truck accidents include driver error, improper maintenance, loads that are too heavy or incorrectly positioned, and driver distraction.
While the average automobile weighs about 3,000 pounds, the average tractor trailer or 18-wheeler can easily weigh in more than 80,000 pounds. Obviously, passenger vehicles are no match when it comes to large truck collisions. The most common causes of truck accidents, resulting in death or serious injury, include the following:
* Wide-Turn Accidents
* Truck Brake Failure
* Blind Spot Accidents
* Jack-Knife Accidents
* Improper Weight / Cargo Distribution
While the trucking industry is a viable part of our American way of life, they are undoubtedly dangerous, considering the risk of injury to other drivers. Victims of trucking accidents suffer injuries ranging from a small scratch to death. Some forms of damage are not physically visible, but are debilitating nonetheless, including emotional distress, property damage, economic damages, hospital bills, medical bills, and many others. Punitive damages can be awarded to the victim as well, regardless of the amount or degree of damage, as a means of punishing the driver for his or her actions.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a truck accident, it is important to secure your rights to compensation under the law. Contact the law offices of Skip McManes for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case. 770-645-8801.
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