In the last decade, truck accidents have gone up by 10 percent. In 2002 alone, more than 130,000 people sustained injuries in truck accidents. Common causes of truck accidents include “jackknifing,” braking and rollovers. Fuel fires are also more likely in truck accidents, which adds a higher risk of burns to the typical range of accident injuries.
Truck accident claims can be very complicated. Not only are state laws different, but many commercial trucks are also subject to Federal regulations. Also, there can be other parties to the case besides the drivers and their insurance companies. Other responsible parties can include the truck owner, manufacturer, brake maker, trucking company and cargo owner.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, be sure to follow the same treatment and record-keeping advice we recommend for auto accident victims. And be sure to contact an expert truck accident lawyer to help you through the claim process. Trucking accident attorney Mike Hostilo has specific expertise in these complicated and challenging accidents. Contact Mike today for a free consultation. He’ll make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
