Truck accidents typically result in catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. This is due to the sheer size and weight of semi trucks. When a truck collides with a passenger car, it is usually the driver and/or passenger(s) of the smaller vehicle that suffers severe injuries or death, not the truck driver.

Truck accidents can result in catastrophic injuries to the brain, spine, and other areas of the body. From permanent disabilities to physical disfigurement, the results can be devastating. In addition to the physical and emotional loss, victims of truck crashes will likely suffer significant financial loss from medical bills and lost wages.

In severe injury cases, patients may also suffer long-term financial loss from an inability to pursue employment and the cost of assistive devices and medications necessary for survival. In these cases, a full financial recovery is important. At John M. O'Brien & Associates, P.C., our Sacramento-area truck accident attorneys are dedicated to helping families recover the maximum amount of compensation available to ensure the highest quality of life after such a tragic event.

Truck Accident Causes

Because of the size and weight of a semi truck, it is important for truck drivers to pay attention to traffic laws and watch out for other drivers on the road. Even when drivers are being safe, truck collisions can still occur. Leading causes of trucking accidents on U.S. roadways include:

• Product liability (defective truck parts, including faulty tires and brake failure)
• Unsecured loads
• Truck driver fatigue
• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Aggressive or unsafe lane changes
• Distracted drivers
• Truck rollovers
• Hazardous road conditions
• Harsh weather conditions

The injuries resulting from a collision with a heavy truck can be severe. Such injuries can include spinal cord damage resulting in paralysis, traumatic brain injury, lost or disfigured limbs and severe burns. To ensure the highest quality of care in situations such as these, it is important to seek representation from an experienced truck accident attorney who will fight to recover the full amount of compensation you are entitled to by law.

Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer in Elk Grove

John M. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. is a law firm dedicated to helping people who have been affected by traumatic and fatal truck crashes move forward with their lives. For more information or to schedule a consultation to discuss the circumstances of your case, please contact our Elk Grove truck accident attorneys today.