What Types of Injuries Are Commonly Seen in Truck Accident Victims?

In 2021, there were at least 5.4 million motor vehicle accident medically consulted injuries. Truck accidents are even more likely to cause severe injuries because of their size and weight, compared to car accidents.

Victims of truck accidents often suffer many losses due to medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Fortunately, personal injury law allows truck accident victims to seek compensation from the at-fault party.

If you believe you might have a claim, working with a trusted St. Louis truck accident attorney can enhance your chances of obtaining a fair settlement value for your losses. Seek a free consultation today if you suffered any type of injury. 

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Common Injuries in Truck Accidents

Broken Bones

A truck accident may cause a sudden impact that shatters or fractures a victim’s bones. A bone fracture occurs when something suddenly hits your bone with a substantial force, not only to damage it but to break at least a piece.

A broken bone injury may occur when a truck crashes into a passenger car or forces it into another object. Victims suffer varying forms of broken bones, including:

• Rib fractures
• Facial fractures
• Smith fractures
• Elbow fractures
• Compression fractures
• Humerus fractures

Back and Neck Injuries

Many victims of truck accidents suffer back and neck injuries after a collision. Due to the substantial impact of commercial vehicles, truck accidents are likely to cause severe back and neck injuries. A suspected neck or back injury should be treated with caution because of the risk of paralysis or death. 

Symptoms of severe neck or back injury include:

• Difficulty walking or standing
• Weakness in the neck, limbs, or back
• Tingling sensation or numbness that radiates through an arm or leg
• Loss of bowel or bladder control
• Inability to move arms or legs
• Stiff neck or a persistent headache that doesn’t go away

Head and Brain Injuries

Victims of truck accidents can suffer open or closed head injuries. A head injury can cause brain damage or significant changes in a victim’s life. For instance, an open head injury occurs when an external object fractures, penetrates and enters the brain.

Traumatic brain injury is a form of open-head injury that causes long-term changes to a person’s vision, memory, concentration, and mobility. Most victims who suffer traumatic brain injuries are unable to return to work or take care of their daily needs. 

Lacerations

There is a misconception that people who suffer minor cuts and bruises require minimal to no medical attention. Although lacerations and minor cuts are less severe than head injuries, they demand urgent and quality treatment.

Lacerations occur when shattered glass, sharp metal, and other restrained objects become airborne after a crash.

Contact an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney for Legal Guidance

If you’ve sustained an injury in a truck accident, you may suffer pain, loss of income, and hefty medical bills. You deserve representation from an experienced attorney who’ll aggressively fight to protect your rights.

Burger Law is a team of personal injury attorneys with over 70 years of combined experience representing injured victims. Contact us online or at (314) 542-2229 for a free case evaluation.

Gary Burger

Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
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