When trucks collide with smaller vehicles, the results may be very severe and possibly fatal. In fact, truck accidents remain one of the deadliest types of vehicle collisions due to the size and weight of the trucks. The danger of these accidents is both in the initial impact but also in the potential injuries and property damage that often result from these crashes. In the most severe of collisions, truck accidents often result in significant physical injuries. Due to their small size in comparison to trucks, motorcyclists have a far more devastating outcome.
There are many causes for rear-end accidents involving semi-trucks. Some common causes as to why a semi-truck driver may rear-end another vehicle include:
Injuries from any accident can be severe. Left turn motorcycle accidents are not an exception. Some of the most common injuries suffered by victims of left turn motorcycle crashes include:A victim involved in an accident with a semi-truck can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and the commercial truck company. However, the truck itself and trailer may have different owners. As such, it is important to ask the driver of the truck who owns the property before filing a claim.
As experienced litigators, we have successfully litigated various personal injury cases including complex personal injury matters. Above all, our attorneys here at KAASS LAW possess the skills to successfully receive fair settlements during the claims stage of a personal injury case. Don’t accept low-ball offers from insurance companies. An injured truck accident victim may seek compensation for damages which includes:
At KAASS Law, we focus on Motorcycle Accidents involving Brain Injury, Motorcycle-Semi Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accident: Wrongful Death, Left Turn Motorcycle Accident, Motorcycle Accident: Spinal Cord Injury, Motorcycle Accident: Products Liability, Uninsured Motorist Prop 213, and Road Defect Accidents and we are here to listen to you and help you navigate the legal system