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Underride and Override Truck Accident Lawyer

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

Commercial trucking accidents are all too common due to the size and weight of these types of vehicles. Because of this tremendous size of tractor trailers, big rigs, and 18-wheelers, they are often involved in two type of accidents known as underride and override accidents. These types of accidents occur when a truck and smaller vehicle collide, becoming enmeshed, or stuck together. Underride and override accidents are often so severe, injuries sustained are catastrophic and wrongful death is a frequent occurrence.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

Underride Truck Accidents

Underride truck accidents occur when a commercial truck collides with a small passenger vehicle and the smaller vehicle comes to rest within the truck. These accidents are extremely dangerous as the point of impact is often at head level, resulting in head and neck trauma including traumatic brain injuries, neck and spine injuries, and death. In fact, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that nearly half of all fatal truck accidents are underride truck accidents.

Override Truck Accidents

Override truck accidents occur when a smaller vehicle or vehicles are run over by a commercial truck. This is typically seen in inclement weather and often results in multi-car pile ups with catastrophic damage, serious injuries, and wrongful death.

Smaller vehicles are often pinned underneath the much larger commercial vehicles, being dragged for long distances, and making it difficult for rescue procedures to be completed. If a commercial truck is transporting hazardous chemicals, it also poses a risk to those in the smaller vehicles of fire, exposure to chemicals, and explosions.

Both underride and override accidents are extremely dangerous and can be fatal. Wrongful death lawsuits are common, and victims are often awarded large settlements due to the catastrophic nature of these accidents.

Causes of Underride and Override Accidents

Driver error is the most common cause of underride and override accidents. The most common reasons for these devastating accidents include:

  • Driver fatigue
  • Speeding
  • Tailgating
  • Poor road or weather conditions
  • Driving under the influence
  • Overloaded cargo
  • Tire blowout
  • Faulty brake systems

If you or a loved one has been involved in an underride or override truck accident, you deserve to be compensated for your damages and injuries. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and determine who should be held liable for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, emotional distress, wrongful death, among others.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7. 

 

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