Recent Posts in Truck Accident Injuries Category
| November 11, 2009 |
| Underride Accidents in San Diego |
| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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An "underride" accident occurs when a passenger vehicle or other smaller vehicle somehow collides with a larger truck. Because these large trucks have a much higher carriage than the average vehicle on the road, the smaller vehicle can sometimes become wedged underneath the vehicle.
This type of accident can easily become deadly, because the height of the trailer on the truck is often the height of a passenger's head in a smaller vehicle. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured - or if you have lost a loved one in an underride accident, you could be entitled to compensation.
A San Diego truck accident lawyer at our firm could be able to offer you the help and advice that you need. We are very experienced in the area of personal injury law as it applies to truck accidents. We know how to deal with insurance companies and we know exactly how to handle these types of cases. You could greatly benefit from our dedication to excellence and our experience in the area. |
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| October 21, 2009 |
| Truck Accidents Resulting in Serious or Catastrophic Injuries |
| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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Accidents involving large trucks (semis, 18 wheelers, tractor trailers) can be physically devastating. A large commercial vehicle weighing upwards of 80,000 pounds can destroy a smaller car or cars on impact. The driver and/or any passengers inside can also suffer very serious or even catastrophic injuries, requiring extensive medical treatment.
A catastrophic injury is generally defined as a type of injury from which the victim is not medically expected to fully recover. These types of injuries can include spinal cord injuries (paralysis), traumatic brain injury, severe burns, accidental amputation, internal organ injuries and more.
If you believe that your accident was the result of truck driver/trucking company negligence, it could benefit you to speak with a San Diego truck accident lawyer at the Zalkin Law Firm. These types of a serious injuries can require a lifetime of medical care. They can result in the victim losing his or her ability to work or to care for himself/herself.
You could be able to recover monetary compensation for any and all losses resulting from the accident, including non-financial losses such as loss of enjoyment of life and pain/suffering.
Don't hesitate to speak with a lawyer. You could be able to get the help that you need. |
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| October 20, 2009 |
| Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Posted By San Diego Truck Accident Attorney |
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Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be very serious. It is a common injury resulting from car or truck crashes. If the victim of an accident is struck violently or receives some sudden or forceful impact to the head, it can cause brain tissue injury, bleeding, swelling and other injuries. TBI can require surgery to correct and can even result in death.
The more severe the head injury is, the more treatment and corrective surgeries can generally be expected. In some cases, surgeons will insert a device designed to take pressure off the brain. These surgeries can be extremely expensive and recuperating from TBI and TBI surgery can require that the victim stop working.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury in a truck accident that you believe was caused by negligence, please don't hesitate to contact a San Diego truck accident attorney at the Zalkin Law Firm.
You could be legally entitled to receive monetary compensation in a settlement or verdict. Your health is very important and you deserve to receive the best possible treatment for your injury. Let the skilled and seasoned attorneys at the Zalkin Law Firm help you. |
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