Truck Accident Attorney in Baltimore

Trucks substantially outweigh standard passenger vehicles, and this often means that the physical, financial, and psychological consequences of tractor-trailer accidents are severe. In many cases, economic recovery after these collisions must account for both past and future losses, including:

• Lost quality of life
• Physical pain and suffering
• Personal vehicle replacement and property damage
• Costs of future rehabilitative care
• Psychological and emotional trauma
• Emergency medical treatment expenses
• Lost wages and diminished long-term earning capacity

Contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more about the types of damages you may be able to recover after your Baltimore truck accident.

Due to the weight of most trucks, injuries from accidents involving these vehicles are often severe and even catastrophic. Some examples of commonly sustained injuries in truck accidents include the following:

Back Injuries

A back injury commonly happens in a truck accident due to the huge and sudden impact involved. Rear-end collisions are responsible for a high proportion of back injuries sustained because the rear vehicle suddenly collides with the front vehicle and jolts the spine, vertebrae, and discs of the occupants inside. When truck accidents occur, they’re a common source of sprained backs, strained backs, and spinal fractures.

Bone Fractures

Broken bones frequently happen in truck collisions because the smaller passenger vehicle can’t withstand the impact of a huge truck. If the truck creates an impact on your body, your bones may break under the force. You may also suffer broken bones from your safety precautions, like the airbag or seat belt.

Brain Injuries

One of the most severe common truck accident injuries a person can suffer in a trucking accident is a brain injury. It often happens with head-on collisions, a rollover truck accident, or underride truck accidents. It also can happen during whiplash, when the brain moves inside the skull with high force, or it may occur due to blunt force trauma to the head. Unfortunately, some brain injuries are irreversible and may cause life-altering consequences for the victim.

Internal Injuries

Internal injuries sustained in a commercial vehicle accident are some of the most serious injuries. This type of personal injury is typically invisible and requires immediate medical treatment to prevent death or permanent disability. Medical treatment can include surgery and require a lengthy recovery. Both the driver of the commercial vehicle and the driver of the other vehicles are susceptible to this type of personal injury.

Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion in damages for our clients and can work to ensure you receive full compensation for your truck accident. Contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.