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Truck Accidents
In 2002, 434,000 large trucks (gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds) were involved in traffic crashes in the United States; 4,542 were involved in fatal crashes. A total of 4,897 people died (11 percent of all the traffic fatalities reported in 2002) and an additional
130,000 were injured in those crashes.
The Facts:
- One out of nine traffic fatalities in 2002 resulted from a collision involving a large truck.
- Of the fatalities that resulted from crashes involving large trucks, 79 percent were occupants of another vehicle, 7 percent were nonoccupants, and 14 percent were occupants of a large truck.
- Of the injuries that resulted from crashes involving large trucks, 77 percent were occupants of another vehicle, 3 percent were nonoccupants, and 20 percent were occupants of a large truck.
Large trucks are much more likely to be involved in a fatal multiple-vehicle crash — as opposed to a fatal single-vehicle crash — than are passenger vehicles (84 percent of all large trucks involved in fatal crashes, compared with 61 percent of all passenger vehicles).
In 29 percent of the two-vehicle fatal crashes involving a large truck and another type of vehicle, both vehicles were impacted in the front. The truck was struck in the rear nearly 2.5 times as often as the other vehicle (17 percent and 7 percent, respectively).
Truck accidents often end in fatalities, or serious and sometimes permanent injuries. Trucking companies and their insurance companies usually offer little help to the victims of a truck accident. Truck accident lawsuits are very expensive for both the victim and the company involved and often the truck company will attempt to settle the case of pennies on the dollar. An experienced lawyer can help level the playing field so that you are able to reach a just and equal settlement.
A serious injury can be detrimental to your health and your lifestyle. It can also affect relationships with loved ones. If you have suffered from a serious truck accident injury resulting from the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation. For a free review of your claim, please completely fill out the form below and submit your case to a personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer will review your truck accident form pursuant to the site terms and conditions and may contact you regarding your claim.
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