Though Crowley isn’t a large city, there are still a lot of trucks that pass through the area on major Louisiana thoroughfares. This traffic means that, inevitably, there will be accidents. If you or someone you love ended up on the bad side of statistics and suffered an injury because or this, there is no need to despair. The Bart Bernard team of Crowley personal injury lawyers is ready and waiting to give you the representation you deserve.
Common truck accident injuries
The extra weight and overall size of trucks mean that they can cause very serious injuries which can include:
- Bone fractures in hip, pelvis, skull, back disks, clavicle, tibia, arms, fibula, femur, and ribs
- Spinal cord damage such as full or partial paralysis
- Amputation of limbs due to crushing., loss of blood flow, or severing
- Disfigurement
- Brain and head damage from blunt force trauma or whiplash
These serious injuries usually mean serious hospital time and expensive medical bills. Truck accident victims sometimes see medical bills ranging from $200,000 to the millions. Insurance generally covers some of these costs, but usually– not even close to the full amount. That’s where a personal injury case comes in.
Truck accident victims can seek monetary compensation for damages and losses, including medical bills, missed work, property damage and others.
How do truck accidents happen?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that almost a third of truck accidents are because of driver-related issues, such as:
- Fatigued driving
- Driving while impaired
- Falling asleep at the wheel
- Failure to follow right of way rules
- Tailgating
- Jack-knifing
- Improperly packed cargo
- Bad vehicle maintenance
- Lane departure
- Vehicle mechanical failure
- Speeding
The most common negligent parties in truck accident cases are the driver, the trucking company, truck maintenance company, or manufacturer. The government can also sometimes be found negligent if the roads were poorly maintained, and this led to the accident.
A Crowley truck accident attorney will investigate the circumstances of your accident to determine what happened, and who is at fault. It’s vital to have someone on your side, acting in your best interest, and fighting for your rights.
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Bart Bernard is an experienced, tenacious and diligent personal injury lawyer. Our team of Crowley truck accident lawyers is ready to give you the personal attention and care you need in this trying time.
Call Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers today to schedule your 100% free initial consultation, and to learn more about how we can help you get the compensation you deserve for the losses you sustained in a truck accident. Remember: Hit Hard with Bart Bernard™
