Hundreds of people are killed, and thousands more are seriously injured every year in truck accidents across Texas, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Because commercial trucks are so much larger than passenger vehicles, truck accident injuries tend to be severe.
Common Injuries from Truck Accidents
Some of the most common truck accident injuries include:
- Broken bones – Trucks inflict a tremendous amount of force in a collision, enough to seriously fracture bones. While the initial collision itself can cause injury, vehicle occupants can also be hurt in secondary crashes if they hit the steering wheel, dashboard, or other hard surfaces in the vehicle.
- Head injuries – The force of a truck accident can cause occupants to strike their heads on the steering wheel, steering column, dashboard, or another part of the car’s interior. In some cases, the force is enough to rattle a victim’s brain inside their skull without their head ever coming into contact with another object. Head injuries are especially serious because the damage is often irreversible and can significantly affect bodily functions.
- Burns – Truck collisions can cause vehicles to ignite, leading to serious burn injuries. Truck accident victims might also suffer severe burns if they touch hot metal or asphalt. Such injuries can cause permanent scarring and carry a significant risk of bacterial infection.
- Rib and torso injuries – Broken ribs and organ damage are common after truck accidents, especially when airbags are deployed. These injuries can be fatal if internal bleeding is not treated quickly.
- Back and neck injuries – Neck and back injuries can affect movement and other bodily functions. Any damage to the spinal cord may be permanent. Other neck and back injuries like whiplash, herniated discs, or fractured vertebrae can be painful and have long-term side effects.
- Wrongful death – Tragically, many injuries caused by truck accidents can prove fatal. The size and weight difference between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle put the occupants of the smaller vehicle at serious risk of lethal injury. In cases like this, the deceased’s surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim, which can provide them with compensation for medical and funeral expenses, lost income, future earnings, and more.
How Burch Law Firm Can Help If You’ve Been Injuredƒ
Getting help from an experienced truck accident lawyer is crucial if you have been injured in a truck crash. The Texas truck accident attorneys at the Burch Law Firm know how to identify who is responsible for your injuries and document the full extent of your losses. We can help you file a claim against all the liable parties and aggressively pursue a reasonable insurance settlement on your behalf.
Do you need to speak to a Texas truck accident lawyer? Contact the Burch Law Firm today for a free consultation.
