Truck Accident and Types of Injuries

We live in a world where highways are filled with commercial trucks, which constantly cruise down the lane, back and forth. Since there are way too many trucks on the road, it is only logical that there will be a lot of accidents involving trucks.

Did you know that in 2016, 70% of those who were killed in truck accidents were occupants of traditional passenger vehicles?

Yes, you read that correctly – no the truckers, but other people driving regular vehicles.

It is fair to assume that if you get involved in a truck accident, you will most likely end up with a serious injury if you are lucky to survive.

Here are the most common injuries which may occur from a truck accident.

Internal Damage

The force of a truck crash is so strong, that it may easily pierce one of your internal organs, or even cause internal bleeding. Most of the time, it is the abdomen that gets pierced. Organs that suffer the most damage are:

• Your Lungs
• Your Pancreas
• Your Liver
• Your Bladder
• Your Kidneys
• Your Spleen

The biggest problem with these injuries: they cannot be detected immediately in most cases, so it is essential to seek complete medical care after you have been involved in a truck accident.

Truck Accidents in Los Angeles are very common. If you end up in an accident involving a truck, it is vital to speak with a reputable truck accident attorney in Los Angeles from JML Law. Do it before you accept any payments from an at-fault party.

Crush Injuries

If one of your body parts is squeezed between two or more objects, you have to stay put and wait for help. Trying to get loose will only damage your injured body part even further, and may result in severed blood vessels or even worse.

Crush injuries include the following, and should be dealt with extreme care and professional help:

• Fractures
• Compressed Nerves
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Acute Compartment Syndrome
• Damage to Internal Organs

Make sure you seek immediate medical attention. As soon as you are feeling better, contact one of the attorneys at JML Law and seek legal counsel. Every case involving a Personal Injury in Los Angeles tends to be complicated, which is why you need the best possible help you can get.

Neck and Head Injuries

Upon impact, it is common that you end up with a head or a neck injury. These types of injuries always require advanced medical care, as you may have damaged more than it meets the eye.

Head injuries are very sensitive and may lead to potentially fatal outcomes. This is why you should talk to your doctor, schedule a CT scan and check your whole body.

Keep in mind that if you are not responsible for causing the accident, you can get the party responsible for it to pay your medical bills. Speak to one of the lawyers after the accident, and they will explain to you how to start the process. If your case proceeds to trial, you are going to need professional legal representation. The attorneys at JML Law will gladly come to your aid.

Call JML Law whenever you can, and schedule your free initial consultation to learn more about truck accidents, and how you can receive compensation for being involved.