A Serious Truck Accident Will Change Your Life
A Missouri truck accident can be completely devastating. If you are fortunate enough to walk away from the accident with your life, you may find that your life is completely altered. Getting hit by a car is bad enough, but getting hit by a truck is many times the force of being hit by a car.
Many people who have been hit by a tractor trailer have found themselves severely hurt. Some experience chronic pain and will do so for the rest of their lives. Back injuries are common commonly found in truck accident victims. Back injuries can cause injury victims substantial pain and discomfort for the rest of their lives.
Often times, severe back pain resulting from a truck crash, severely limits the injury victims ability to perform physical labor. This disability changes one’s life forever. Common activities are no longer possible due to significant pain during and after said activity. In a split second, truck accident victims find themselves in a condition in which the most minor chores cause great pain.
A significant issue arises when a truck accident victim can no longer work at a job they held before the truck accident. Many people are identified through the occupation they hold. When this is ripped away from an individual, a downward emotional spiral often begins.
Truck accident victims have the option of filing a lawsuit against a negligent truck company and truck driver. Maybe the tractor trailer driver was not paying attention, driving the truck tired, speeding, etc. Like wise, maybe the trucking company hired a driver with a bad record, numerous traffic violations, etc.
If you were involved in a truck accident and have found that your life has changed, it is a good idea to find an attorney experienced in handling truck crash cases. Trucking cases entail a significant amount of time and money to adequately prepare. An experienced St. Louis truck accident lawyer will use his/her resources to investigate the truck driver and truck company.
For instance, in the truck accident cases I handle, I always investigate the background of the truck driver, his/her driving history, and his/her past work history. Likewise, for the company, I investigate the number of accidents, violations, and citations of its drivers.
While many people in our society feel that we are too litigious, what are you supposed to do if you got hit by a truck and are unable to work? Even if you collect disability pay, this is a fraction of what you were getting before.
Anyone who has been seriously injured in a truck accident would do almost anything to be in their pre-accident condition. Most would agree monetary compensation is not a fair trade for one’s health. I agree, but money can help an injury victim get the proper medical care, therapy, and certain tools or equipment to make it easier for the injury victim to live on a daily basis.
Medical care is expensive. It is likely that medical care will become more expensive as time goes on. If you are incapacitated and unable to work, medical bills are tough to pay, unless you have recovered properly from the at-fault truck driver and truck company. If you can’t work, where will money for food come from? Mortgage? Kid’s college fund?
Fortunately, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires certain motor carriers to carry specific amounts of insurance. Although in certain cases, these amounts are not enough to fully compensate a truck accident victim. It is important to understand there are many places to look for coverage in a truck accident. Often times, the freight broker and shipper have policies that provide insurance coverage.
If you have been injured in a truck accident and find that you do not enjoy the life you once had, you deserve to be compensated. Seek an attorney who is experienced in handling tractor trailer crashes. This will help ensure you and your family obtain a full recovery from your personal injury case.
As an experienced Illinois truck accident lawyer, I am happy to discuss your case with you and answer any questions you may have. If requested, I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same action as the truck company and their insurance company.
The call and consultation are free. I can be reached 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). Call me personally and I will answer all the questions and concerns you may have. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
If you don’t want to call or you can't call, you can email me at john@pagecagle.com. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you through these trying times. You can also visit www.TruckAccidentLawGroup.com for more information.
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