It is estimated that half a million large trucks are involved in an accident each year. These accidents can cause everything from minor injuries to lifelong disability and death. Because of the sheer size of large trucks, the injuries and property damage caused by truck accidents can be severe. Though the government has tried to crack down on truckers to prevent further harm, the growing number of trucks on American roads has not decreased the hazard much for drivers.

Unfortunately, the trucking industry is ruled by the mighty dollar, causing trucking companies and individual drivers to make rash decisions based on tight deadlines and short timelines. This can cause safety procedures to be left aside as truckers rush to their next destination with dangerous cargo on board. In 94 percent of truck accidents with passenger vehicles, the passengers in the vehicle that collides with the truck are either injured or killed.

Though driver error accounts for many truck accidents, conditions such as roads, weather, and equipment can also play a role. Insufficient brakes, malfunctioning engines, or defective parts can all lead to serious truck accidents and injuries. And since truck accidents involve so many parties (truck drivers, trucking company, involved vehicles, equipment manufacturers, insurers, etc.), investigating and resolving a truck accident can be extremely complicated.

If you were injured in a truck accident, you may have a limited time to file a lawsuit due to state statutes of limitations. Make sure to call upon an experienced, savvy, and aggressive truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after you are injured. Your truck accident attorney can negotiate between parties, investigate your claim, and engage the help of expert witnesses in court. As a result, you may collect monies related to the costs of your injuries, future medical care, and even the psychological fallout of the truck accident.

Don’t go with any lawyer to assist you with your truck accident claim – choose a dedicated personal injury attorney with experience in truck accidents.

Choose the experience and quality of the Law Offices of Sam Eagle. To find out how we can assist with your truck accident lawsuit, call today for your free case consultation.