Tractor-trailer accidents can be devastating and confusing. Many tractor-trailers are carrying loads of 60,000 pounds or more on our highways and city streets. Truck drivers routinely work long hours with little sleep, driving overloaded trailers. Other causes of tractor trailer accidents include:
- Tire blowouts
- Truck driver fatigue
- Falling cargo
- Faulty inspection, maintenance, and repair of the truck
- Driver error resulting in wrongful death
Accidents involving passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers may result in serious injuries. Victims who survive a tractor-trailer accident may require years of recovery or medical treatment for the rest of their lives. Among other damages, victims can recover medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Types of Accident Injuries:
- Brain injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fatal injuries resulting in wrongful death claims
If you have been injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer and need professional, legal representation, please contact Love Sloan Law.