What Are Common Truck Accident Injuries?

Because of their massive size, trucks have the ability to cause devastation when they collide with another vehicle. If you have been involved in this type of accident, you may have sustained serious injuries that have negatively impacted your health and finances. Our skilled legal team can help develop a legal strategy that will give your case the best chance for success while you focus on recovering.

If you would like to obtain compensation from the party responsible for your accident, call Studinski Law at (715) 343-2850 now to discuss your legal rights and case options.

Common Injuries in Truck Accidents

Semi-trucks and other large commercial trucks are known for extensively damaging anything and anyone in their paths. In most cases, those who are in the vehicle hit by the truck are the most affected. According to the National Institute of Traffic and Highway Safety, 73 percent of all injuries and deaths that occur in heavy truck accidents are sustained by those in smaller vehicles, such as trucks, cars, and motorcycles.

In truck accidents, some injuries are more common than others. These include, but are not limited to:

• Wrongful death
  When a close family member dies due to the negligence of another, including a truck driver, trucking company, or other responsible party, you may have claims for wrongful death. A claim for wrongful death may include claims for loss of society and companionship, medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost wages.
• Back and Neck Injuries
  Damage to the neck or back can be deceptively subtle. While some of these injuries, such as whiplash or concussions, have immediate effects, others can take years for symptoms to fully develop. Among other things, this can make it difficult to identify the injury’s origin.
• Internal Injuries
  In a truck accident, parts of the car could cave in, causing blunt-force trauma. When this happens, it can be difficult to fully understand the true nature of all potential injuries.
• Spinal Cord and Nervous System Injuries
  The spine is very delicate, and if it encounters a strong impact in a truck accident, the victim may sustain serious and permanent injuries. Damage to the spinal cord can cause permanent or temporary paralysis. An accident can also cause permanent brain damage that can inhibit functional abilities.
• Seat Belt Injuries
  Although seatbelts may keep a person from flying through their windshield, they can cause serious damage as well. When the seatbelt locks after the initial impact, it can snap ribs, crush organs, and even lead to laceration of internal organs.
• Bone Fractures
  Fractures can range from routine to complex, depending upon many factors. We have handled a number of cases involving broken bones in nearly every part of the body. Your lawyer should understand each fracture, the complications that have arisen as a result, and the potential future issues you may face due to the fracture.
• Burn Injuries
  In any crash involving a motor vehicle, fires can start due to leaking oil or gasoline. Many burn injuries, especially those that are labeled as second- or third-degree, require extensive medical treatment that can cause tens of thousands of dollars.

Truck Accident Injury Statistics

Surprisingly, less than one percent of truck accidents are fatal according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). In 2015 alone, there were close to 415,000 accidents involving large trucks. Of those, 4,311 accidents resulted in at least one fatality, while 87,000 led to minor or serious injuries. From 2009 to 2015, there was a 62 percent increase in truck accident injuries.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) claims that over 700 people were injured in semi-truck accidents in 2013, making this vehicle type one of the most dangerous in the state. Many of these injuries were severe enough to require hospitalization and other forms of medical treatment.

How Studinski Law, LLC Can Help You

As a dedicated legal team, Studinski Law can give your case the attention it needs. We strive to help those who have been wronged, and we will work tirelessly to investigate your case and help you gain the compensation you deserve.

If you have any questions, or if you would like a free legal consultation, call our semi truck accident lawyer (715) 343-2850 today.