There are more big rigs on the road today than ever before. Unfortunately, big-rig drivers working under strict deadlines, long travel times, and little sleep regularly get into accidents – with catastrophic consequences.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF BIG-RIG ACCIDENTS?
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the most common causes of big-rig accidents on U.S. roads are:
Big-rig driver mistakes are by far the leading cause of big-rig accidents and crashes, accounting for 87% of all big-rig accidents.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF BIG-RIG INJURIES?
Over 100,000 Americans are injured in big-rig accidents each year. Common big-rig accident injuries include:
- Spinal cord injuries;
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI);
- Internal bleeding;
- Broken or fractured bone(s);
- Amputation;
- Road rashes or cuts;
- Torn and sprained ligaments;
- Scalp laceration;
- Contusion, abrasions, and lacerations of the face and hands; and
- Emotional distress.
WHAT TYPES OF DAMAGES CAN YOU GET IN A BIG-RIG ACCIDENT?
You could receive compensation for economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Current and future medical bills;
- Loss of income or earning potential;
- Property damage, vehicle repair, and other transportation needs; and
- Mental anguish, suffering, emotional distress, and pain as a result of your crash.
Some states allow for punitive damages in personal injury cases. These types of damages are meant to punish the responsible party for especially bad behavior – for example, if a big-rig company has blatantly or knowingly failed to comply with federal and state guidelines for their fleet, putting other drivers’ lives recklessly at risk.
Big-rig accident lawsuits could end up recovering damages in the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars depending on the severity of your case. CALL NOW to get a free, discreet consultation for your big-rig case!
