It is also essential to understand how complex trucking accident cases can be, as there are many different parties involved who may be liable for damages. The trucking accident lawyers at Miller & Hopp Truck Accident Lawyers are here to help. We specialize in truck accident cases and have the knowledge, experience, and expertise needed to handle your case. 

Why are Trucking Accident Cases So Complex?

Truck accident cases are not ordinary personal injury cases. The legal process after any type of accident can be frustrating. However, recovering compensation after a commercial trucking accident is typically very complex. Some of the reasons include:

• Truck drivers and companies are subject to state and federal laws and regulations that regular drivers are not
• Commercial trucks carry heavy and sometimes dangerous loads that can cause serious accidents
• Trucks require rigorous inspections, repairs, and maintenance to avoid malfunctions
• Many parties are involved – the driver, trucking company, cargo loading company, truck manufacturer, parts manufacturer – any of them could be liable for the accident
• Large insurance companies heavily guard trucking companies

Dealing with the insurance companies that guard trucking companies takes a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the legal nuances they use to pay as little as possible.

Our trucking accident lawyers will research and investigate your case to determine the best strategy for your truck accident case. We will help you receive maximum compensation for your injuries and damages.

Causes of Trucking Accidents

Large commercial trucks pose one of the biggest safety threats to other motorists on the road due to their size and weight. Even a slight error on the truck driver’s part can result in catastrophic damages and injuries. Some of the leading causes of trucking accidents include:

• Driver fatigue
• Distracted driving
• Impaired driving
• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Poor judgment
• Lack of training
• Lack of experience
• Time constraints
• Failure to obey traffic laws

Trucking accidents are sometimes caused due to loading or cargo errors. The logistics of loading and driving thousands of pounds of cargo is complicated and must therefore be precise. When a truck is improperly loaded, it can cause a sudden shift in weight that can cause the driver to lose control. 

Another cause is sometimes due to employer negligence. State and federal regulations that govern trucking companies are stringent. However, this does not mean that all employers follow these as closely as they should. If an employer imposes unrealistic time constraints on their drivers or fails to inspect or maintain their vehicles, accidents are likely to occur.

Trucking Accident Injuries

A commercial truck can weigh 20-30 times more than a car. Therefore, when a truck makes contact with that smaller vehicle, it’s no wonder that these types of accidents are often fatal.

However, victims of truck accidents that do survive are often never the same. Trucking accidents commonly cause injuries that include:

• Brain and head injuries
• Spine and back injuries
• Internal organ injuries
• Broken bones
• Soft tissue injuries
• Whiplash
• Burns
• Loss of limb injuries
• Emotional anguish

Any of these injuries may prove fatal due to complications. Most truck accident victims experience severe pain, months of physical therapy, surgeries, and mental anguish. It leads to lost pay, costly medical bills, loss of quality of life, and much more.