Semi-trucks are also called big rigs and 18-wheelers. These are large commercial vehicles that carry goods across our state and country. There are many semi-trucks on our roadways. As drivers, we share our highways with these large, heavy vehicles. Unfortunately, they sometimes cause accidents. When they do, the victims can suffer extremely severe injuries as well as fatalities. The negligent driver or trucking company may be responsible for your injuries and damages caused by an accident. An experienced personal injury attorney will help you get the money you deserve.
Types of Serious Injuries
Truck accidents can result in severe injuries to the drivers and passengers of other vehicles. Semi-trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, so they can do quite a bit of damage if they get out of control. The most serious injuries may include head trauma and brain injury, broken bones, internal organ injuries, back injuries, limb amputation, lacerations, and contusions, among others. Many times, injuries can be life-threatening. Sometimes a victim is pinned inside a smashed vehicle and has to be extricated using the jaws of life.
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Traumatic brain Injuries are among the most serious of all truck accident injuries. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs from a sudden external blow to the head. Damage to the skull can cause the brain to move against it and bruise the brain. The brain may then swell as a result of the injury. The injury may cause an outward mark or break in the skull, but it does not have to.
Medical intervention must be done quickly to alleviate the growing pressure on the brain. In many cases, portions of brain cells die as a result of a lack of oxygen, causing a person to become permanently disabled. In the worst cases, a person may be unable to ever function normally again.
Back injuries, such as whiplash, and other injuries can happen when a person is crushed in a bad accident. Back trauma can be severe and may even cause paralyzation. The extent of injuries depends on various factors, such as the speed of the vehicles at the time of impact, the location of the impact, and more. A severe back injury may require surgery and lengthy rehabilitation.
Medical Care Following a Truck Accident
Truck accidents are usually major events. When a truck hits a smaller vehicle, the victims are often in need of emergency medical treatment. If you were involved in a truck crash, it is always best to seek care as soon as possible. Some injuries, such as head trauma and back injuries, can worsen over time. It is also important to note that you may not always feel the pain from an injury for several hours after the incident. Make sure to save all of the documentation and medical records from your treatment.
Medical treatment can be extremely expensive, and the costs can be astronomical. The negligent party should pay for all the costs associated with your injuries and all your damages. Damages include medical bills, tests, treatments, surgery, hospital stays, and more. If you or someone you love was hurt in a truck accident, do not delay. Reach out to our legal team at Arnold & Smith, PLLC, at (704) 370-2828 for a free consultation.
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to maximizing the financial recovery and obtaining justice for every personal injury client injured by another party’s negligence. The issues our personal injury clients may be facing include, but are not limited to, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, product liability, catastrophic injuries, dog bite claims, car and truck accident injuries, motorcycle injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), nursing home negligence, spinal cord injury, boating accidents, and defective medical device injury. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating impact such an injury can have on a person’s life, and that the effects so often go beyond physical pain and suffering. The personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to helping clients determine the strength of their claims, and to aggressively pursuing the means necessary to achieve the best possible end result for each client’s particular situation.
Source:
Brain Damage: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments (webmd.com)
Whiplash – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
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