Recovering from Accidents Involving Commercial Trucks

Accidents involving passenger vehicles affect countless Americans each year, but even more devastating than these accidents are those which also involve a commercial truck. These large, remarkably-heavy trucks can cause devastating damage when they collide with a standard car – or, even worse, a motorcyclist – and understanding these dangers is an important part of driving safely when sharing the road with them.

We’re all familiar with the June 2014 accident which injured celebrity Tracy Morgan and inadvertently raised much awareness of fatigued driving across the country. A professional truck driver operating a commercial truck for Wal-Mart had been driving for 24 straight hours – a clear violation of professional truck driving laws – which culminated in his truck striking a limo-van carrying Morgan and many others.

Unfortunately, Morgan suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and his attorney has expressed doubt over whether he will ever be the man he once was. Accidents involving commercial trucks are all too common in the United States and can leave victims with permanent physical and psychological damage, not to mention a lost quality of life or ability to work a regular job.

Some such injuries which can cause long-term or permanent disabilities include:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
• Paralysis
• Disfigurement
• Severe burns
• Crushed limbs, in which cases amputation may be necessary

Extensive medical treatment for these injuries is necessary and may include:

• Emergency care
• Hospital stays
• Surgical procedures
• Prescription medications
• Evaluations by medical specialists
• Physical/rehabilitative therapy
• Special equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers
• Home health care

The costs of all this care and treatment can be astronomical, a worst-case scenario for anyone simply trying to recover from his/her injuries and return to normal life. You deserve compensation for each and every component of your suffering, from medical bills and lost wages to physical therapy and pain and suffering, and you need an experienced personal injury attorney who will fight for you until your compensation is earned.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, contact 844 See Mike, LLC for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.