The safety features that are part of today's passenger vehicle designs cannot account for the superior height, weight, and size of a semi truck if a collision occurs. A typical fully loaded, large commercial tractor trailer can weigh nearly 30 times more than an average passenger car.
The weight of a semi truck is no match for passenger vehicles. A collision between an 18-wheeler and a car often results in severe injury, including broken bones and internal injuries that may require surgery.
Passengers in cars involved in semi truck accidents who do survive often have lifelong conditions as a result of their injuries, including paralysis and neuropsychological injury.
An accident victim may need extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation and face a lifelong reliance on prescription pain medications.
Don't delay taking action if you or a loved one has sustained a severe injury in an accident with a semi truck. One of Metzger Wickersham's injury lawyers may be able to help you recover payment for pain and suffering, physical and financial hardships related to your injury, lost wages and compensation for medical expenses.
At Metzger Wickersham, an experienced injury attorney may be able to assist you or your loved one in your case. Contact us today. Remember, you don't pay us unless you win.
Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) for your free personal injury consultation today.
