There are many potential causes of truck accidents, but one thing is certain. No matter what caused a crash, you may be owed compensation if you were seriously injured. A San Antonio, Texas truck accident lawyer from our firm has experience tackling all types of truck accident cases, and they are ready to put their knowledge to work for you.
What Are Common Types of Accidents?
The are a few types of truck accidents that commonly cause injuries and extensive property damage. Crashes we see often include:
- Jackknife crashes, where the truck and trailer fold themselves into a 90-degree angle
- Tire blowouts
- Head-on collisions
- Wide-turn collisions
- Rear-end crashes
- Rollovers
- Underride accidents
- Crashes caused by improperly loaded freight
What Are Some Common Injuries in Truck Accidents?
Regardless of how a truck accident occurs, it’s almost certain to result in serious injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles and their cargo. Most types of truck crashes can cause:
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Concussions and other brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Organ damage
- Disfigurement and scarring
Some of these accidents even result in death.
Who Can Be Held Accountable For These Types of Accidents?
We recommend that people hire lawyers when suing over a truck accident for many reasons, but there’s one aspect of truck crashes in particular that can really complicate cases. Normally, if you get into an accident with a driver in a sedan or SUV and they are to blame, you go after their insurance policy and make your case. It’s not uncommon for multiple parties to be blamed for damages in truck accidents though, and that can complicate a personal injury case.
For example, if we have a driver who falls asleep behind the wheel and crashes their truck into someone else, it should seem obvious that this driver is responsible for the damages caused. However, what if we investigate and find out that this driver’s employer has been encouraging drivers to make fake logs and ignore mandated rest breaks in order to make more money? Then that driver’s employer should also be held liable for the injuries and property damage caused.
A truck accident could also be blamed on a mechanic who did not perform a proper safety inspection or a manufacturer of a defective part. A lawyer from our firm will help you hold all liable parties accountable.
How Long Do I Have to Sue For Damages?
If you want to sue for damages, you should act quickly. The statute of limitations gives you just two years to sue for personal injury. That seems like a long time, but you don’t want to lose your chance to pursue compensation. Plus, the sooner you act, the easier it can be for your lawyer to recover certain types of evidence, like surveillance footage that caught the crash on tape.
Contact Our Law Firm
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a truck accident, you don’t have to seek out compensation on your own. Contact Sahadi Legal Group and schedule a free consultation with our team today. We can tell you more about your legal options.
