San Diego Truck Underride Accident
A truck under ride accident occurs when a truck turns and a car can't stop in time, going underneath the truck's trailer. The front end of the car passes okay but the trailer slices the cab of the car off leaving the driver and passengers with catastrophic injuries or dead. It is imperative if you or someone you love has been involved in a truck under ride area in the San Diego area that you talk to our San Diego truck under ride accident attorney to ensure your rights are protected.
It happens more often in the San Diego area than you might think. Sadly, these accidents should never happen, because since 1996 trucks have had a guard attached that should block a car from being able to go under the truck. While most trailers are in compliance, there are still some that are not and so these types of accidents continue to happen.
San Diego Truck Underride Accident Injuries
Survival from this type of accident is low and for those that do survive the road to recover is fraught with obstacles. There is the cost of ambulances, medical expenses, hospital stays, specialized care, rehabilitation, retraining, lost wages, and lost earning potential. It is a sad reality that your life may never return to what it was before, and divorce rates are high because it's too hard for many to cope with.
Injuries include internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, amputations, head injuries, brain trauma, and a combination of one or more injuries. It's important that your compensation settlement reflect the nature of your injuries and the long-term effects on your life. Our
San Diego personal injury law firm has the right kind of experience to make sure your truck under ride accident has the best possible outcome.