Truck accidents are different from standard passenger car collisions. When we handle a crash involving a large truck, we cover all the bases we would with a car accident, as well as the unique factors of truck collisions. These truck accident FAQs address some of the questions people tend to have after a collision with a large truck.
Why Truck Accidents Often Have Severe Injuries or Fatalities
Tractor-trailers weigh significantly more than passenger cars, so when a truck collides with a car, the force of the impact is immense. When a truck carries heavy cargo, the increased weight magnifies the damage of the crash.
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Large Trucks Have to Follow Different Rules
Federal legislation limits the number of hours truck drivers can work without taking a break to rest. These laws require truckers and their companies to maintain log books of the hours they work. Also, people who drive large trucks must have commercial driver’s licenses.
Injuries in Truck Crashes
Because of the intense force of an impact with a tractor-trailer, these collisions tend to have a greater frequency of injuries like head trauma, spinal cord damage, and broken bones. Also, the fatality rates in truck accidents are often higher than in car crashes.
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Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck drivers work long hours, covering hundreds of miles day after day. They can experience fatigue or distraction, which can make them more likely to cause a crash.
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What A Truck Injury Lawyer Has to Prove in a Truck Collision
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), a truck accident lawyer must show that the defendant was negligent and that this carelessness caused or contributed to the accident in which you got hurt. You must have measurable losses, like a physical injury, from the crash to be successful in your claim for compensation.
How Long You Have to File a Lawsuit for Your Losses from a Truck Accident
You have very little time to take legal action against the at-fault party in a truck accident, according to Tennessee Code §28-3-104. If you miss the deadline, you could lose the right to go after compensation for your losses.
If you have additional questions that these truck accident FAQs did not address, or if you got hurt or a loved one died because of a truck accident, you can call The Cochran Firm – Nashville, today at (615) 651-7451 for a free consultation.
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