Truck Accident

Truck Accident Claims

Truck accidents differ from car accidents in that federal law regulates the trucking industry. As such, truck drivers are held to a higher standard of care and responsibility than other drivers, largely due to the difficulty and skill required in safely maneuvering these massive vehicles. Unfortunately, due to the substantial size difference between a truck and a passenger vehicle, there is usually no such thing as a “minor” truck accident. Truck accidents almost always result in serious or even fatal injuries to parties involved in the crash.

• Larger insurance policies. Truck drivers generally carry insurance policies that are up to fifty times larger than passenger vehicle policies, putting the total value of insurance in the millions. As a result, insurance companies will do everything in their power to deny liability or employ intricate tactics to reduce payouts on claims. That’s why it’s important to have an experienced attorney by your side who can help make the process considerably less stressful and ensure that you get the fair compensation that you deserve.
• Increased property damage. As discussed above, the massive differences in the overall weight and size of a big rig versus a passenger vehicle mean that the property damages in truck accidents are typically much more than in a crash involving two passenger vehicles.
• More serious injuries to truck accident victims. Similarly, injuries involved in truck accidents are also far more severe and can include intensive medical care and bills.
• Greater chance of death.