Cedar Hill Truck Accident Lawyer

Commercial trucks are needed to move goods throughout the United States, but when these massive vehicles are involved in accidents, the consequences can be devastating. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and it can crush a smaller vehicle in a collision, leading to catastrophic injuries or fatalities.

For those who have been injured in collisions involving large commercial vehicles, Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. can provide legal representation, working to ensure that they will be fully compensated for their damages. Drawing on years of experience in personal injury litigation, our Board-Certified personal injury attorney has the knowledge and skills needed to pursue justice in even the most complex truck accident cases.

Serious Injuries in Truck Accidents

Due to the force involved in a commercial truck crash, the injuries suffered by victims can be severe, leading to long recovery periods, financial difficulties, and the possibility of permanent disabilities. The injuries that victims may suffer in truck accidents include:

• Severe Fractures: Multiple bones may be broken, shattered, or crushed. Long-term rehabilitation may be required to regain strength and range of motion in the parts of the body where fractures occurred, and some of these injuries may never fully heal.
• Crushed or Amputated Limbs: These injuries may occur when a person's arms or legs are pinned in a vehicle or crushed during impact. Severe damage to limbs may lead to the need for amputations.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): A person who is struck on the head during a collision may experience brain damage. TBIs can lead to long-term issues such as cognitive impairment, seizures, speech and language difficulties, problems with sensory processing, and mood disorders.
• Internal Injuries: Organs throughout the body may suffer serious damage. Emergency surgery may be required, and a person's life may be at risk when bodily systems begin to shut down.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: The nerves in the spinal cord control sensation and motion throughout the body. Damage to these nerves due to the impact in a truck accident may lead to paralysis or significant mobility limitations.
• Burn Injuries: In cases involving fuel fires, explosions, or spills of hazardous chemicals, truck accident victims may suffer painful burns that can lead to disfigurement or other ongoing health issues.

The Role of Driver Fatigue in Truck Accidents

Fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck wrecks. Commercial drivers often face pressure to meet delivery schedules, and they may push themselves to drive even when they are tired or drowsy. Despite laws that limit the number of hours that truck drivers are allowed to remain on the road, fatigue-related accidents may still occur due to issues such as skipped rest breaks, driving late at night or early in the morning, or using medications or stimulants to stay awake.

Driver fatigue can affect a truck driver's reaction times and their ability to recognize changes in traffic or other issues on the road around them. Truck drivers who are drowsy may even fall asleep while behind the wheel. When a truck driver is fatigued and causes a crash, both the driver and their employer may be held liable for violating safety regulations and endangering others.