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Truck accidents are very serious and are far too common in Alabama. Chances are the occupants of a passenger car will not walk away from the accident without injuries. If the truck driver caused the accident, the trucking company has a legal obligation to pay you. Call the truck accident attorneys at Stevenson Klotz Injury Lawyers to learn more about your legal rights.
Why Truck Accident Injuries Are More Serious
Passenger vehicles are forced to share the road with much larger trucks. When fully loaded, a truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger car weighs roughly 3,300 pounds. The size disparity and the fact that truck accidents usually occur at higher speeds mean that a large amount of force is transferred from the truck to the car.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
The rate of injury in truck accidents is higher than in car accidents. Furthermore, there is a higher likelihood that you would suffer a more serious injury in a truck accident.
Common truck accident injuries in Alabama include:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Head and neck injuries
- Internal injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Lacerations and contusions
- Burns
- Back injuries
Injuries to your brain and spinal cord are among the most serious. Such injuries may cost you your ability to move or carry on with your daily life. Other types of truck accident injuries can cause severe disruptions in your life as well, leaving your life altered forever.
It is essential that you take quick and comprehensive action to obtain full treatment for your truck accident injuries. These injuries can worsen if you do not see a doctor and have them diagnosed immediately. Failure to be diligent about your medical care can not only impact your health but could also cost you money in the settlement process, as it may appear you failed to mitigate your damages.
Compensation for Truck Accident Injuries
You may be entitled to financial compensation for your truck accident injuries when someone else was to blame for the accident. The only way you can qualify for a settlement check is when you can present evidence that proves negligence. The trucking company or another responsible third party would then be obligated to fully compensate you for the harm you have suffered.
Given the extent of your truck accident injuries, your settlement check could be substantial.
Contact an Alabama Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Get legal help from the experienced attorneys at Stevenson Klotz Injury Lawyers if you or a loved one has been hurt in a truck accident. Our lawyers can investigate what happened and fight for you to get every dollar you deserve. To schedule a free initial consultation, you can send us a message through our website or call us today at 850-444-0000. You pay nothing unless you win your case.