Truck Accidents
The semis we share our roads with are so much larger and heavier than our own vehicles that truck accidents put motorists like us at far greater risk of being seriously injured. To make things that much more dire, the kinds of injuries that are closely associated with truck accidents are often catastrophic. If a truck driver’s negligence leaves you or someone you love injured, you’re not alone – an experienced Anderson truck accident attorney can help.
Truck Drivers
Truck drivers log an immense number of miles in the massive machines they operate, and because they are commercial drivers, they’re held to more careful rules and regulations. These include hours-of-service laws that limit the number of hours they can put in behind the wheel each day. Truckers are not only responsible for safely accommodating the immense blind spots that spread across their rigs – and that motorists can easily get lost in – but also for all the following:
- Managing their increased stopping distances in relation to other vehicles requires leaving ample space between forward traffic
- Taking the necessary precautions on turns and curves, which increase the risk of rollovers
- Reducing speed in response to inclement weather, which often triggers accidents
Too many truck accidents are caused by outright truck driver negligence, which can take all the following dangerous forms:
- Excess speed
- Exhaustion behind the wheel
- Distraction
- Failure to obey traffic laws
- Aggression
- Impairment
Fair Compensation
The legal damages – or losses – you experience in the wake of a truck accident can be life-altering, and the surest means of recovering your health and well-being to the degree possible is with just compensation that fairly addresses your full range of losses, including the following:
- Property damage to your car and its contents
- Medical bills that may include ongoing healthcare needs
- Lost earnings that may include losses related to your career and your overall earning capacity
- Your physical and psychological pain and suffering, which can be so challenging it overshadows other losses
Protecting Your Health and Your Truck Accident Claim
If you’ve been injured by a truck driver’s negligence, there are several important steps you should take to bolster your recovery and your claim, including:
- Accept medical attention at the scene – or get the immediate medical care you need on your own – and take your doctor’s instructions and advice seriously
- Reach out for the skilled legal guidance of a trusted truck accident lawyer as soon as you’re able to do so
- Refrain from making a statement to the insurance company – leave them to your dedicated attorney
- Turn your attention away from social media while your claim is pending – the insurance company is paying attention, and they’re good at reading consequential meanings into innocent posts
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