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Injured in a truck crash?
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"Helping people is all I've ever wanted to do."
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Common Types of Truck Accidents
Rear-End Collisions
When a large truck crashes into the back of another vehicle, the impact can be catastrophic due to the truck’s size and weight. These crashes often occur when truck drivers follow too closely or fail to brake in time.
Jackknife Accidents
A jackknife accident happens when a truck’s trailer swings out to form an angle with the cab, usually during sudden braking or slick road conditions. This type of crash can block multiple lanes and involve several vehicles.
Underride Accidents
An underride accident occurs when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the rear or side of a tractor-trailer. These collisions are often fatal and typically happen when trucks stop suddenly or lack proper guards.
Blind Spot Crashes
Trucks have large blind spots on all four sides, especially along the right-hand side and behind the trailer. If a truck changes lanes without seeing a car in its blind spot, the result can be a sideswipe or worse.
Rollover Accidents
High winds, uneven loads, or sharp turns can cause a truck to tip and roll over. Rollovers pose serious risks to nearby drivers and often lead to multi-vehicle pileups.
Lost Load Accidents
Improperly secured cargo can spill onto the roadway or shift within the trailer, leading to accidents. These incidents can cause sudden hazards for other drivers and result in serious collisions.
Injuries Due to Truck Crashes
Spinal Cord Injuries
Truck accidents can cause severe trauma to the spine, leading to partial or complete paralysis. Victims may face a lifetime of medical care, rehabilitation, and mobility challenges.
Broken Bones
The force of a truck crash often results in multiple fractures. Recovery from broken arms, legs, ribs, or hips can require surgery, physical therapy, and months off work.
Internal Injuries
Blunt force trauma from a collision can damage internal organs such as the liver, spleen, or lungs. These injuries are often life-threatening and require emergency treatment.
Burns
Fires or hazardous materials released in a truck crash can cause serious burns. Burn injuries may involve long hospital stays, surgeries, and permanent scarring.
Neck and Back Injuries
Whiplash and herniated discs are common in truck collisions. These injuries can lead to chronic pain and limit a person’s ability to work or perform daily activities.
Wrongful Death
Tragically, many truck accidents result in fatal injuries. Families are left to cope with emotional loss, financial burdens, and the need for legal action to seek justice.
Eligibility for a Truck Accident Lawsuit
To pursue a truck accident claim, you must have suffered an injury or financial loss as a direct result of the crash. This includes physical injuries like broken bones, head trauma, or soft tissue damage, as well as economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, or property repair costs. Without documented harm—whether physical, emotional, or financial—there may be no legal basis for a personal injury lawsuit.
To have a valid personal injury claim, someone else must be at fault for the accident. This could be due to negligent actions like distracted driving, speeding, failing to yield, or running a red light. Establishing that another party’s carelessness or recklessness directly caused your injuries is a critical part of proving liability in a truck accident lawsuit.
If the at-fault driver is insured, their liability coverage may compensate you for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. Most trucking accident claims are resolved through insurance, but if the driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may still have options—such as filing a claim through your own uninsured motorist coverage or pursuing a personal injury lawsuit directly. Confirming available insurance is a key step in determining how compensation will be recovered.
If all three of the above conditions apply to your situation, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. Meeting these basic requirements is often the first step toward pursuing compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
Disclaimer: Every case is unique. Eligibility and potential compensation depend on the specific facts, circumstances, and evidence involved in your situation.
8 Steps if you're in a truck crash.
Step 1
Get to Safety and Check for Injuries
Step 2
Call for Medical Help
We help people injured in truck crashes get the medical care and financial support they need to move forward.
Step 3
Report the Crash to Authorities
Notify local law enforcement and stay at the scene until officers arrive to file a police report.
Step 4
Take Photos of the Scene
8 Steps if you're in a truck crash.
In the moments immediately following a truck accident, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. But the steps you take right after the crash can have a lasting impact on both your physical well-being and your ability to pursue a successful injury claim. Acting quickly and thoughtfully helps protect your health, ensures the safety of others, and creates a clear record of what happened—critical elements in any legal or insurance-related process that may follow.
Start by getting yourself and others out of harm’s way, if it’s safe to do so, and check for injuries. Even if no one appears seriously hurt, calling for medical assistance is essential; emergency responders can assess the situation and document your condition, which often becomes important evidence. From there, notify the authorities so they can file an official report. While waiting, use your phone to take pictures of the damage, road conditions, and anything else that may be relevant. These early steps may seem basic, but they form the foundation of a strong, well-documented case.
Step 5
Exchange Information with Other Drivers
Step 6
Talk to Witnesses (and get their info)
If anyone saw the crash, ask for their contact info—they may be valuable in supporting your version of events.
Step 7
Notify Your Insurance
Report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible to preserve your rights and coverage.
Step 8
Speak with an Injury Lawyer
Before accepting any settlement, talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you understand your rights and maximize your compensation.
Once the immediate scene has been handled, the next steps are just as important for protecting your rights and strengthening your personal injury claim. Be sure to exchange contact and insurance details with the other driver, and don’t overlook the value of witness statements—getting names and numbers from people who saw the crash can provide powerful third-party evidence to support your case. These details often play a key role in determining liability and helping you recover full compensation.
After the accident, notify your insurance company promptly, but keep your statements factual and limited. Before signing anything or accepting a quick payout, speak with a personal injury lawyer who can explain your options and advocate for your best interests. At KP Injury Law, we help accident victims navigate every stage of the process—from dealing with insurance companies to pursuing maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you’ve been hurt in a truck crash, taking these final steps seriously can make all the difference. Contact us today to protect your rights and move forward with confidence.
Step 6
Talk to Witnesses (and get their info)
Step 7
Notify Your Insurance
Step 8