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Commercial trucks are an integral part of American society. Without them, many of the goods and products Americans rely on to maintain their way of life wouldn’t be available or wouldn’t come as quickly. In 2019, large trucks traveled 300,050 million miles. While necessary, these trucks also present a significant risk to other drivers and passengers they share the road with. In the same year, large truck crashes took the lives of more than 4,000 Americans, most of them occurring on major roads. Family members of those killed and victims who are injured deserve compensation for their injuries. An experienced Miami commercial truck accident attorney can help them pursue financial recovery after such a devastating accident.

Liability for Commercial Truck Accidents

One reason commercial truck accidents can be more complicated than other vehicle accidents is that multiple parties could be liable. With a skilled Miami commercial truck accident lawyer on your side, you can be sure that you are seeking compensation from the correct parties. Seeking compensation from the wrong parties or only one liable party can end in you not getting the full compensation you deserve.

  • Typically, truck accidents are the fault of one or more of the following parties:
  • The truck driver
  • The trucking company
  • The truck’s manufacturer
  • The manufacturer of a part of the truck, such as a tire or brake
  • Other drivers on the road
  •  A government entity or municipality responsible for safely maintaining the road

If more than one party is liable, they will each be responsible for paying your compensation according to their degree of liability. This is the legal doctrine of comparative negligence. For example, suppose the truck driver is 40 percent liable for the accident, and another motorist is 60 percent. Suppose you deserve $100,000 in compensation for your damages. In that case, the truck driver’s insurance company will need to pay $40,000, and the insurance company for the other driver should pay $60,000.

Injuries Caused by Commercial Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents can cause some of the worst and most severe injuries of any motor vehicle accident. This is partly because commercial trucks are so big and weigh much more than other vehicles on the road. When they are involved in an accident, the results are compounded. Many injuries sustained in such an accident are fatal or catastrophic.

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): A traumatic brain injury is usually caused by extreme force to the head, whether by hitting the head on a hard object or a hard object being forced against the head. Even though the brain is protected inside the skull and surrounded by fluid, a TBI can be life-changing or deadly.
  • Spinal cord injuries (SCI): Also, potentially life-changing or deadly, a spinal cord injury can happen anywhere along the spine. Extreme forces from a commercial truck accident can cause the spinal cord to bruise, swell, tear or become severed. Typically, the higher up the spine, the more severe the outcome. SCIs can be temporary or permanent and may cause paralysis.
  • Broken bones: Broken bones are extremely common among commercial truck accident victims. Some are minor, healing on their own after several weeks in a cast. Others are more severe and require surgery, physical therapy, and many months of healing. Broken bones can also lead to complications such as infections or immobility and can be very painful.
  • Internal injuries: Truck accidents can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Broken bones can pierce internal organs causing further damage. Even though they may not be visible, internal injuries are one of the most severe types of injuries commercial truck accident victims can face.
  • Mental injuries: While mental injuries can’t be seen either, they are no less significant. Being involved in a commercial truck crash can be a traumatic experience, as can the scars and injuries left behind. Often, accident victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), requiring years of cognitive therapy to overcome. These injuries deserve compensation just as physical injuries do.
  • Soft tissue injuries: Bruising, swell, sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries are quite common in any type of vehicle accident. While they might seem minor, they can cause severe pain, and some sprains and strains can take longer than some broken bones to heal. Soft tissue injuries shouldn’t be dismissed and should be examined by a physician just like all other injuries.

When an experienced Miami commercial truck accident attorney represents you, they can ensure that you seek the appropriate amount of compensation for the types and severity of your injuries. They can help provide evidence in the form of your medical records and even testimony from medical experts to prove your injuries and what you are going through so that you can get the compensation you deserve.

What is Your Commercial Truck Accident Case Worth?

The best way to find out what your accident is worth is to meet with a well-versed Miami commercial truck accident lawyer. They can assess your injuries and damages, determine liability, and locate all insurance policies involved. Your attorney can provide you with an estimate of what your case might be worth.

Call a Miami Commercial Truck Accident Attorney Today

Sadly, some trucking companies and their drivers decide to cut corners and ignore their safety obligations. When their negligence injuries you or someone you love, we fight to get you the compensation you deserve. At Iscoe Law, our Miami commercial truck accident lawyers can conduct a thorough investigation of your commercial truck accident. We assess what happened and subsequently who should be held liable for your damages. Our team works with top experts to reconstruct the crash and show the causes to maximize your compensation.

After an injury accident, your job is to get better and focus on recovering from your injuries. Our job is to fight for the fair compensation that you deserve. You can count on us to do that. To meet with an experienced Miami commercial truck accident attorney at no cost to you, call Iscoe Law today at 800-800-6500 or get in touch online. We know that commercial trucking accidents can happen at any time, so we are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

 

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