Truck accidents can have catastrophic effects on your health and life. What happens when you get run over by a truck? You may deal with life-threatening injuries, including damage to internal organs.
Many truck accidents result in fatalities due to the size of commercial vehicles. Individuals who survive typically require long-term medical care and may face disabilities that affect them for the rest of their lives.
You can learn more about these collisions with a Austin truck accident lawyer at the Zinda Law Group. Call or complete our online contact form to learn more.
Fatal Results of a Pedestrian Accident Involving a Truck
Getting run over by a truck often has fatal results. The National Safety Council (NSC) records statistics about large trucks and states that 11% of fatal accidents caused by large trucks involve non-occupants, like pedestrians or bicyclists.
In fact, only around 2% of truck accidents causing injuries involve non-occupants, demonstrating that these accidents are more likely to result in a fatality. Pedestrians have no protection against large commercial vehicles.
If you lost a family member in this kind of collision, you can reach out to a wrongful death lawyer to discuss your legal options. You can rely on your attorney to provide compassionate care and support to your family.
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Some individuals survive getting run over by a truck. However, they often face catastrophic injuries that require immediate medical treatment. Injuries caused by a truck may include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions
- Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
- Partial or total paralysis
- Damage to internal organs
- Broken bones, especially in the limbs
- Crush injuries
- The loss of limbs
It’s essential that you seek prompt medical care if you sustained injuries after a truck hit you. Getting help right away can improve your chances of making a full recovery and help establish that the truck accident caused your injuries.
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If a truck hits you while you’re walking, you may qualify for compensation if a lawyer can prove that someone else caused the accident. Your lawyer needs to establish that someone owed you a duty of care, violated that duty, and directly caused your injuries.
We can explain how fault is determined in a truck accident and answer any other questions you have.
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The aftermath of getting run over by a truck will vary based on the severity of the accident. Your attorney can walk you through what to expect after:
An Accident Resulting in Severe Injuries
If you sustained catastrophic injuries after a truck accident, you should seek medical care and reach out to a personal injury lawyer. An attorney will take over your legal claim, handle communication with the trucking company, and determine if you’re eligible for compensation.
Your attorney will answer all your legal questions and discuss options like settling with the insurance company or filing a personal injury lawsuit. You focus on your recovery and follow all legal advice to protect your claim.
A personal injury claim may take several months to resolve with negotiations. You can expect the process to take longer if you file a lawsuit against the trucker, trucking company, or another liable party.
A Fatal Accident
If you lost a family member in a pedestrian truck accident, you may have a chance to seek damages through a wrongful death claim. Many states allow close family members to file these claims, though some states require a personal representative to begin the legal process.
An attorney can answer your questions and determine if your family qualifies to file this type of legal claim. A wrongful death case may allow your family to get funds to cover your loved one’s medical and funeral expenses.
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You should report any truck accident to your insurance company as quickly as possible after a collision. Informing your insurance company provides proof that the accident occurred and may begin the process of securing fair compensation for your losses.
We also recommend notifying the police. If you get run over by a truck, law enforcement can create an official report. Your lawyer can use the information in this report to strengthen your claim and establish the facts about your case.
We suggest that you avoid discussing your accident or taking any blame for the crash.
Learn More About What Happens When a Truck Runs Over You
What happens when you get run over by a truck? You may face severe and life-threatening injuries. Many of these accidents have fatal results. You can speak to a lawyer from our team at the Zinda Law Group for professional legal advice in either situation.
Call or fill out our online contact form to learn more about what to do after an accident with a truck.
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