Contact our Valencia truck accident lawyer now if you think you are eligible to file a lawsuit regarding your injury. Our truck accident lawyer will listen to the particulars of your injury.
In America, approximately 500,000 truck accidents occur every year. While the majority of truck accidents cause injuries to the victims, approximately 1 percent of truck accidents lead to fatalities. Victims of truck accidents may suffer permanent injuries.
Here are a few of the typical injuries caused by truck accidents:
1. Head Injury
A head injury, also commonly referred to as a traumatic brain injury, is a common injury incurred by the victim of a truck accident. While some head injuries are mild or moderate, other traumatic brain injuries are severe. Unfortunately, a severe head injury may leave the person with irreparable damage to areas of the brain responsible for retaining memories. A severe loss of short-term memory may never heal.
A short-term memory loss of this scope may prevent the victim from performing former job duties. Additionally, the person may encounter problems when attempting to remember complicated instructions pertaining to tasks. If you are suffering from a traumatic brain injury caused by a truck accident, contact our Valencia truck accident lawyer for a free consultation.
2. Internal Injury
An internal injury in the area of the abdomen may result in damage to the pancreas, liver and one or both kidneys. An injury to an internal organ is a serious medical condition that may leave the patient with a permanent and painful physical disability.
3. Severe Burns
A collision with a truck can cause a fire that destroys the other driver’s vehicle. In addition to losing a car, the victim may have severe third-degree burns on the face and body requiring the surgical removal (debridement) of dead skin tissue followed by reconstructive plastic surgery. Depending on the severity of the burn, the patient may need to undergo several treatments to lessen the appearance of scars.
Truck accidents are often caused by negligence. Here are a few typical causes of truck accidents:
1. Lack of Rest or Sleep
Long-distance truck drivers may fail to take the time to rest or sleep. Consequently, accidents occur because the tired drivers do not access road conditions with attentive minds. Furthermore, weary truck drivers may fall asleep at the wheels.
2. Daydreaming and Using Mobile Phones while Driving
Statistics show that daydreaming causes vehicle accidents. Driving for long hours is boring and tedious. Some truck drivers may fill their minds with daydreams instead of paying attention to road signs and other vehicles. Furthermore, using cell phones while driving may cause truck accidents resulting in serious injuries.
3. Tire Blowouts
Tire blowouts can cause drivers to lose control of their trucks. When truck drivers are no longer able to control their vehicles, the trucks may collide with one or more cars. In addition, tire blowout explosions may cause remnants to hit other vehicles.
Do not Allow Procrastination to Prevent you from Filing your Lawsuit
California has a two-year statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit pertaining to a truck accident. If you procrastinate about making an appointment with an attorney, you may lose your right to file your legal claim against the truck driver, truck company or truck manufacturer. Contact our Valencia truck accident lawyer soon after the truck accident occurred so that our attorney can file your lawsuit before the California statute of limitations expires.
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