It’s been said, especially by those who don’t like to fly, that any landing you walk away from was a good one. That could probably be said about an accident involving a car and a truck, except that you’re far safer in the plane. In fact, the odds of dying in a plane crash are about 1 in 29 million.
On the other hand, someone dies or is injured in an accident involving a car and a truck every 16 minutes. When a car and truck collide, the people in the car are 37 times more likely to be killed than anyone in the truck. That’s hardly surprising. Cars and trucks share the roads, but it’s rather like lambs playing with lions. Trucks are built far sturdier than cars, and weigh much more (3,000 lbs. vs. up to 80,000 lbs.).
The type of injuries sustained in car/truck accidents are similar in nature to those sustained in car/car accidents, except that the injuries are typically much more severe and the likelihood of death is higher. The most common injuries include:
- Back and neck injuries are to be expected. Backs and necks are fragile and complicated. This type of injury can be very difficult to recover from, leaving someone dealing with chronic pain and a severely restricted lifestyle.
- The great amount of force involved in truck accidents frequently causes severe fractures and broken bones. While a clean break will usually heal, multiple fractures can require several operations and the limb will never be the same.
- Burns are one of the most painful and catastrophic type of injury. The impact of the crash can cause the fuel tanks of the car and truck to rupture, resulting in a fuel-fed fire. Burn injury treatment is lengthy, expensive and very, very painful.
- A traumatic brain injury can result in death or permanent brain damage. This is a life-changing injury for the entire family.
The attorneys at Pfeiffer & Bruno have considerable experience in representing those injured in Truck Accidents in Allentown PA. It’s critical to seek legal assistance as soon as possible, before signing any settlement agreement or making any statements to the trucking firm or their insurance company. The true costs of medical expenses resulting from Truck Accidents in Allentown PA will not be known for quite some time. To schedule a free consultation, call the office or visit the website.
