Trucking accidents – especially semi-truck accidents – are some of the most serious motor vehicle accidents, often resulting in serious injuries and death. Unfortunately, trucking accidents are far too common and have been on the rise in recent years. In 2012, there were 333,000 semi-truck crashes, resulting in 3,921 deaths and 104,000 injuries.
Many times, the injuries and deaths that happen in semi-truck accidents involve motorists and passengers in other vehicles. If you were injured in a truck accident or a loved one died in a trucking accident, you may be able to recover money damages in a trucking accident lawsuit. In some trucking accidents, the truck driver may be injured. If this is the case, the injured trucker may be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits for his or her injuries.
Truck accident litigation can be confusing and overwhelming, however, so you should contact a trucking accident lawyer as soon as possible. A truck crash lawyer will help you understand your rights and options, guide you through the process, and fight to get you money damages.