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Types of Truck Accidents

9. Types of Truck Accidents2Truck accidents take many forms since the type of truck and the exact form of negligence can affect the type of accident. The type can determine what injuries are suffered. For example, a rear impact crash can cause whiplash, whereas a side impact can result in broken bones. Regardless of the type of accident, the entire ordeal is a confusing and life-altering one.

When you have been injured in a truck accident that was due to no fault of your own, Brotherly Law has an experienced Philadelphia truck crash lawyer who can take the necessary steps toward securing meaningful compensation on your behalf. This compensation can cover present and future medical bills, present and future lost wages, and pain and suffering so you can reduce financial worries and focus on recovery.

Commercial Truck Accident Types

A truck accident is frightening no matter what the type is and the damage to all vehicles involved can be very extensive. It is not uncommon for a car to be totaled when in an accident with a commercial truck. Below are the different types of truck accidents:

  • Air brake – The air brakes on the truck fail. This is common when a truck is traveling downhill, causing the truck to be unable to stop.
  • Tire blowouts – Pieces of truck tires are frequently found on highways because tires blowout. When this happens, the truck can become difficult to control. Sometimes, blowouts occur due to defective tires or not changing the tires out when they should have been.
  • Truck rollovers – If a truck takes a turn too fast, the truck could roll over and land on another vehicle or roll into the path of another vehicle.
  • Rear-end – When a truck doesn’t stop in enough time, they can hit the back of the vehicle in front of them. Because of the weight of the truck and the momentum behind it, serious injury can result.
  • Jackknife – Jackknife accidents occur when the truck driver has to quickly brake, causing the trailer to swing outward. The cab of the truck can turn in toward the trailer, causing the truck to be perpendicular to the road as it continues to move forward. Sometimes trucks turn over since the wheels on the trailer are unable to turn.
  • Head-on – The truck collides head-on with an oncoming vehicle. These accidents are frequently fatal.
  • T-Bone – This is a side impact collision that occurs when the truck or a car is attempting to change lanes.
  • Lost load – When the truck’s load comes loose and it is lost, the weight of the truck suddenly changes and that can cause the driver to lose control.
  • Blind spots – The truck driver’s blind spots are rather significant, which is why passing vehicles shouldn’t travel in a truck’s blind spots.

Types of Trucks

9. Types of Truck Accidents1The types of trucks can also determine the type of truck accident. For instance, a garbage truck could cause an accident by improperly entering a narrow roadway or alley. Garbage flying out of the back of the truck could also cause an accident when it lands in the roadway or on a car behind it.

The other types of trucks are semi-trucks and commercial box trucks. Many times, the drivers of commercial box trucks don’t have to have commercial drivers’ licenses because the truck size isn’t large enough to require it. This doesn’t remove the degree of hazard that exists because of the lack of a rear window or the limited visibility through mirrors. Rentable moving trucks are good examples of box trucks that don’t require commercial driver’s licenses to operate.

Work with a Philadelphia Truck Crash Lawyer that Cares

When you have been involved in a truck accident, the end result can be devastating. Many victims have long recoveries moving into the future, which is why it is important to seek the help of a qualified attorney to build a solid claim against the responsible party. The type of accident, why it happened, and who was at fault are all questions answered by the claim so you can secure meaningful compensation. To learn more, call Brotherly Law today at 215-545-8500 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.

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