Common Injuries in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are some of the most severe crashes in which a victim may be involved. Almost any time that a smaller vehicle comes into contact with a massive truck, there are significant injuries that result. The Miami truck accidents at the Law Offices of Robert Dixon have assisted many South Florida victims in their legal journey to hold negligent parties accountable. Our firm works with clients to ensure that they vigorously pursue the compensation that they are entitled to receive, while they focus on improving their physical condition.

Because of a truck’s weight and size, the potential for serious harm when it is involved in an accident is significantly higher than in crashes between two standard cars. Additionally, truck drivers are under a greater degree of pressure because their job is based on meeting deadlines and efficiently completing trips. Often, this means that truck drivers have spent long hours on the road, and they are more likely to succumb to fatigue or distractions. Regardless of how a truck accident occurs, the results for victims may be severe and even deadly. Some of the most common injuries resulting from a truck accident include:

• Neck and back injuries, such as sprains, strains, fractures, and herniated, torn, or ruptured discs;
• Broken bones;
• Burns, which may result from an airbag deployment or a collision with a truck containing combustible cargo;
• Head injuries, which may range from mild concussions to serious or traumatic brain injuries;
• Internal injuries, which are the leading cause of fatalities in truck crashes, especially when sustained to a victim’s abdomen; and
• Spinal cord injuries, which may result in partial or full paralysis.

Many injuries that occur in a truck accident require extensive medical treatment and a long rehabilitation period that often results in a financial burden on the victim. Consulting a legal professional to explore your options may ensure that your future is protected and also that the negligent parties are held accountable.

Compensation for harm sustained in a truck accident may be available to victims through a personal injury lawsuit. Most often, injuries are caused by someone’s negligent actions. To show negligence, a victim must prove that a defendant, usually the truck’s driver, breached a certain duty of care, causing the injuries and leading to damages. All motorists are expected to use a reasonable degree of care, including obeying traffic rules and any other federal or state regulations. For example, a truck driver who chooses to remain behind the wheel despite having spent hours on the road over the allotted time period unreasonably puts others in danger. When an accident results from a driver’s fatigue, victims are entitled to compensation.

If negligence has been shown, the damages available may include past and future medical costs, lost income and earning capacity, and pain and suffering, among other costs and losses. If a victim was fatally injured in a truck accident, certain family members may file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party to seek compensation for burial and funeral expenses, as well as loss of consortium.

Many parties are often involved in the aftermath of a truck accident. The complexity of these cases makes it important to seek legal representation. The Miami truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert Dixon offer compassionate and dedicated support to victims and their families. If you have questions or concerns following your involvement in a crash, call 877.499.4878 or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation about your case. We represent people who need a motor vehicle collision attorney throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, including in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.