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How Truck Accidents Differ from Car Accidents in Legal Claims

Sasha Bojat
October 30, 2024

Truck and automobile accidents are not the same in terms of severity of consequences, legal procedure and persons responsible for the accident. Trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger cars, which is why accidents involving them usually have far more serious consequences. Injured in a truck accident? We understand the overwhelming feeling that a victim goes through with such an incident. Truck accident cases differ from regular car collisions so let’s see why and how.

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1. Differences in Size and Consequences

Trucks especially trailers and other heavy goods vehicles can weigh up to 40 tons making them several times heavier than an ordinary passenger vehicle. This difference in size and weight means that collisions produce greater impacts, and injuries suffered by passengers in smaller vehicles are often more serious and with long-lasting consequences. Unlike automobile accidents, truck accidents can cause serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and internal injuries.

2. Multiple Parties Responsible for Truck Accidents

While in an automobile accident the responsibility of one or two drivers is most often established, truck accidents often involve multiple parties. In addition to the truck driver the company that owns the truck, the owner of the truck and the company that maintains the truck may be liable in a legal proceeding. The presence of multiple parties can very much affect the complexity of the case as responsibility is most often shared among multiple subjects.

3. Specific Regulations for Trucks

Trucks are subject to special rules and laws enacted by federal and state institutions such as restrictions on the number of hours drivers work and requirements for regular vehicle maintenance. If the accident establishes that the truck driver or the company violated these regulations this can be significant evidence in the proceedings. Regulations like these are not relevant to standard automobile accidents which further complicates legal proceedings in truck accidents.

4. Types of Compensation and Costs in Truck Accidents

Because of the severity of injuries, truck accidents usually require higher fees for treatment and rehabilitation. Medical costs can add up quickly, including hospital bills, physical therapy, and specialist treatment. In addition, many injured in truck accidents face long-term disability, so compensation often includes lost earnings and future economic losses, whereas automobile accidents rarely have such consequences.

Why Having the Right Legal Team Is Important

Truck accidents require legal assistance with specific knowledge and experience in the field of transportation and the regulations that apply to trucking companies. Understanding these key differences between truck and automobile accidents can help you to better understand your legal options and rights in the proceedings. The right legal team at Bojat aw Group will make sure that your rights are protected and that all legal procedures are conducted properly, providing you with the best possible compensation for all that you have suffered.

As President and Owner of Bojat Law Group, my career has been devoted to securing justice for countless injury victims resulting from the negligence of others. My main goal in the practice of law is to passionately represent my clients to assure the best result in each case.

Due to my personal relationship with the clients, aggressive approach with insurance companies and overall knowledge in the Personal Injury field, I am a fierce advocate for my clients capable of obtaining high settlements and verdicts.

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