Truck Accident Injuries
With their immense size and speed, trucks can be very dangerous to passenger cars. Weighing as much as 80,000 pounds or more, these big rigs can have a hard time stopping. Passenger cars can be easily knocked out of the way or crushed.
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that truck and semi truck accidents cause approximately 89,000 injuries each year and 5,000 deaths. If you have been in an accident with a truck, contact a Issaquah truck accident attorney at Dean Standish Perkins & Associates because you may be entitled to compensation.
Due to their sheer weight and size, truck can cause more severe injuries that include the following:
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Truck Accidents Sometimes Result In Death
Auto accidents with trucks, tractor-trailers, and semis are 10 times more likely to result in death than a crash with another car. If a loved one or someone you know was killed in an accident with a truck, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit. A Issaquah personal injury lawyer familiar with state and federal trucking regulations can examine your case and determine if the driver of the truck was negligent.
Some of the more common causes of trucking accidents include the following:
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If you are injured by a truck you should seek the legal advice of a Issaquah truck accident attorney. You did not deserve to be injured, but you do deserve to be compensated. Legal procedures can be complex and lengthy. A skilled attorney can guide you through the process; ensuring that you are reimbursed for the pain and suffering you have endured.
Help Is Here
Contact Dean Standish Perkins & Associates at 206-981-5043 or by completing our online form. Let us put our experience and proven record of success representing truck accident victims to work for you.