18 Wheeler Accidents

About 98 percent of all 18 wheeler truck accidents result in severe injuries in which at least one occupant of the involved passenger car(s) is killed. In fact, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 500,000 trucking accidents occur annually on American roadways. In these collisions, approximately 5,000 die and another 123,000 are seriously injured.

Tragically, such severe accidents can have long-term, disastrous effects on a physical, emotional and financial level, as serious injuries will require expensive treatments and can preclude an individual from being able to work to pay for them. Although these situations are dire, it's crucial that 18 wheeler accident victims remember that they are not alone. Skilled accident lawyers are dedicated to representing their rights to help them get compensation so they can recover and move on with their lives.

18 Wheeler Accident Settlements

Compensation for truck accident injuries will only be awarded to victims who can prove that the crash was caused or intensified by the negligence or recklessness of another party, including another driver, a passenger, a bystander, a trucking company or an equipment manufacturer. The amount of a particular truck accident settlement will depend on:

The exact cause of the accident
The severity of the resulting injuries and property damage (Higher settlements are awarded when more extensive damage has occurred.)
The defendant's driving record (i.e. whether the entity has been responsible for causing previous truck or car accidents)

Previous 18 wheeler accident settlements include:

$600,000 for a man who developed severe back injuries after a semi truck ran into his vehicle
$850,00 for a man who sustained serious neck and head injuries after an uninsured truck driver ran into his vehicle
$1.2 million for a man who had severe back injuries after an 18 wheeler rear-ended him
$3.4 million for a man who was critically injured after a tractor trailer rear-ended him

18 Wheeler Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been severely injured in an 18 wheeler trucking accident – or if a loved one has died in such a collision, you should consult with an experienced truck accident attorney to:

Determine whether you have a legal claim and are entitled to a settlement
Learn more about the process of filing, presenting and winning an 18 wheeler accident settlement
Get expert advice regarding how to proceed
Secure top-of-the-line representation for all future legal proceedings

To encourage injured parties to seek the settlements they deserve, seasoned accident lawyers will work on contingency so no payment is due unless the case is won. To discuss the details of your case, contact our truck accident lawyers today.

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