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Protecting The Victims Of Truck Accidents

On Behalf of | Jul 22, 2015 | Truck Accidents

Imagine driving down the highway and seeing a huge trailer that has broken free from its tractor and is coming at you head-on. If you are fortunate enough to survive, you and your fellow occupants will undoubtedly require extensive medical treatment for the injuries suffered in the crash. You may also require compensation to cover the costs of the treatment and other expenses. This is the time you need the assistance of a personal injury attorney.

The Risks Posed By Big Rigs

Accidents involving large trucks claim thousands of lives and injure tens of thousands every year in the U.S. Many of these accidents are collisions between trucks and smaller vehicles. Considering that large trucks weigh up to 30 times more than automobiles, it is easy to understand why the occupants of the smaller vehicles are most likely to be killed or injured in these accidents. Such collisions usually result from errors by the driver of the smaller vehicle, but the condition or operation of the truck may be a contributing factor in some of them.

Although the government has enacted various regulations for large trucks and their drivers, violations often occur. The result can be an accident resulting from bad brakes, worn tires or improperly-secured loads. In the separation of the trailer from its tractor, the hitch attaching the two units may have failed. Besides material failure, bad weather and poor road conditions play a role in many truck accidents, while others often result from driver fatigue and even drunk driving.

The Legal Rights Of Those Injured In Accidents

Trucking firms and their insurance companies will often go to great lengths to protect themselves from financial liability in the wake of a road accident. They may even try to place some of the responsibility on the other drivers involved. In the event of material failure, responsibility may rest with the manufacturer or those responsible for maintaining the vehicle. A personal injury attorney will gather the facts of the accident to determine who is most culpable and thus liable for damages.

Compensation may be sought for reasons beyond the payment of medical bills. It may be needed to compensate for lost wages or from the emotional pain related to the physical injury. Under the circumstances, a lawyer can be the best advocate to protect the rights of victims. If you are involved in a semi-truck accident, it is a personal injury attorney who can help you obtain the compensation to which you may be entitled. Contact us today at 918-779-3658.

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