Injuries Sustained in a Truck Accident

Because of their size, weight and decreased maneuverability, 18-wheelers are at a higher risk of causing or being involved in serious accidents. If you've suffered an injury in a truck accident, you probably have a lot of questions. If your accident was the direct result of someone else's carelessness or negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the damages you sustained.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury adversely affects the victim's quality of living. For instance, a spine injury could leave the victim paralyzed, which would leave them needing extensive medical attention and affect his/her ability to work, care for children, etc. Similarly, a serious head injury may be considered catastrophic as it could leave you with memory loss or other serious problems.

Truck Accident Injury & Fatality Statistics

According to an ongoing study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of injury crashes has decreased between 2000 and 2005 (the most current researched year):

• In 2000, nearly 96,000 truck accidents resulted in non-fatal injuries, resulting in 140,000 total people injured.
• By 2005, that number had decreased to 78,000 injury accidents with 114,000 people injured.

Between the year 2000 and 2005, the number of fatalities has also seen a slight decrease:

• In 2000, there were 4,573 accidents involving fatalities, claiming 5,282 lives in total.
• By 2005, the number of accidents increased to 4,533, but fatalities had decreased to 5,212.

What Can Arnold & Itkin Do for You?

At Arnold & Itkin, we are dedicated to helping people like you get the compensation they deserve for their injuries. If you've been hurt, talk to a lawyer from our firm today. We are experienced in every facet of personal injury cases. Let a lawyer from our firm go to bat for you so you can focus on recovering from your injury. The sooner we hear from you, the faster we can establish a strategy to get you just compensation. Call a truck accident lawyer from Arnold & Itkin LLP now to request a free consultation!