Common Injuries Following a Truck Crash

Truck Crash Lawyer

Although truck crashes are rarer than car accidents, the damages following a truck crash can typically be far more severe. The reason for this is due to a truck’s immense size which will create a far greater impact than simply two cars colliding. Following a trucking accident, you’ll definitely want to seek medical help even if you don’t have any apparent physical damages as some damages may be internal. Additionally, you’ll want help from an experienced lawyer. We’ll break down some of the most common injuries following a truck crash.

Broken Bones

Broken bones or any types of sprains or muscle tears are quite common following a truck accident. These broken bones are often caused when a driver or passenger hits the door or the dashboard of the vehicle.

Whiplash

Whiplash occurs when your body is forced to move in ways that it’s not accustomed to. Although whiplash is typically less severe than other automobile accidents, it can still cause pain and suffering that last for a long time. Regardless of your injuries’ severity, following up with a doctor is always your best bet.

Catastrophic Injuries

Some truck crash injuries may only be minor and might just take a visit to the hospital and some pain medication and time for recovery. Other injuries, however, may take several months to recover and may even require surgery. Some examples of catastrophic injuries can include:

• A broken back
• Severed limbs
• Ruptured organs and/or internal bleeding

While you should seek out the proper compensation for any injury, injuries that require extensive medical bills such as surgery or physical therapy may require a lawyer’s help.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Probably the most fatal of all truck crash injuries are traumatic brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury can range from a minor concussion that lasts a couple of days to a complete loss of physical or cognitive abilities. Such injuries can completely alter a victim’s life forever.

Permanent Disfigurement

Disfigurements can come in many forms. It may be something like a permanent scar or something more severe like losing the ability to walk. Even in the case where a disfigurement is only temporary, you or your loved ones deserve compensation and justice.

Mental Trauma 

Of course, not every injury may be physical. Following a truck crash accident, there can be emotional or psychological damages. These may include:

• Pain and suffering
• The development of certain conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• An overall reduction in quality of life
• A loss to one’s reputation
• Difficulty maintaining relationships

How to Get Help

When you or a loved one have been involved in a truck crash that has caused serious physical or mental injuries, you’re entitled to seek out compensation. Unfortunately, many insurance companies will try to lowball a victim. That’s why having a truck crash lawyer on your side can make a difference. You can reach out to our friends at Greenspan & Greenspan P.C. They have a team of experienced lawyers that can help.