Common Injuries from Truck Accidents and Legal Options

Because trucks are such large vehicles that can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds when they collide with another smaller vehicle, the aftermath can be catastrophic. It is usually the driver and their passengers in the smaller vehicle who sustain the brunt of the property damages and physical bodily harm. Since this is generally the case, when a truck accident happens because of negligence on behalf of the truck driver, the trucking company, or any other entity associated with the truck then individuals who are harmed may be entitled to large financial settlements to account for their extensive damages. 

If you were in a truck accident in Oklahoma, it can be helpful to speak with an attorney. The Oklahoma City personal injury attorneys at the Putnam Law Office can review your truck accident experience and advise you on what legal options you have to recover the most compensation possible.

Understanding The Injuries That Are Reported the Most After a Truck Accident

Victims of truck accidents can sustain serious and debilitating injuries. Some of the most commonly reported injuries after a truck accident include:

Head Injuries

Trauma to the skull and brain through piercing, crushing, or other forces can lead to concussions and traumatic brain injury. Symptoms that may be experienced from a head injury can range from mild headaches to chronic migraines, sleep and mood disturbances, behavioral changes, and in the most extreme cases death.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Damage to the spine can lead to partial or complete paralysis. Motor and sensory functions can be adversely impacted and personality changes, extreme pain, loss of cognitive abilities, and sexual dysfunction are just some of the implications of spinal cord injuries.

Neck and Back Injuries

Injuries to the neck and back can lead to chronic and permanent pain, debilitation, stiffness, significant discomfort, and loss of quality of life.

Broken Bones

The impact on the body that a truck accident can have can snap, break, and fractured bones. Simple fractures to complex fractures and everything in between can be suffered. It may never be impossible to heal enough to get back to the shape one was in before the truck accident and in some instances, a severely broken bone can cause life-threatening complications.

Lacerations

The smashing of a car’s metal frame and debris from a truck accident can lead to deep cuts and lacerations in the skin.  If not treated properly, infections can result which can be deadly.

Burns

When a truck is loaded with toxic and flammable materials, an accident can lead to an explosive fire which can cause disfiguring and extremely painful burns across large portions of the body.

Internal Injuries

Debris that punctures the body or the crushing action that can happen in a truck accident can lead to internal organ damage and bleeding.

Speak to an Attorney at the Putnam Law Office Today

Large commercial truck accidents can cause cataclysmic harm, permanent damage, and even death. Recovering compensation is essential but because truck accident claims can be very complex, it can be advantageous to pursue compensation with the assistance of an attorney.

To schedule a free consultation with an attorney at the Putnam Law Office, please call 405-724-7701 today.