Quick Answer Truck accident injuries are typically more severe than standard car accident injuries due to the mass differential. Common injuries include multiple disc herniations, fractures, TBI, and internal injuries. MAIC's multispecialty team provides the comprehensive evaluation and documentation that truck accident cases require. Call (888) 991-5290.

Why Truck Accidents Are Different

A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — approximately 20 times the weight of an average passenger vehicle. When a truck collides with a car, the forces involved are orders of magnitude greater than in car-on-car accidents. The resulting injuries are typically more severe, more complex, and more likely to be permanent.

Common Truck Accident Injuries

  • Severe spinal injuries including vertebral fractures and spinal cord injury
  • Traumatic brain injury ranging from concussion to severe TBI
  • Multiple fractures of the extremities, pelvis, and ribs
  • Internal organ injuries from compression forces
  • Severe soft tissue injuries and traumatic amputations in the most serious cases

Liability in Truck Accidents

Truck accident liability is more complex than car accident liability. Potentially responsible parties include the truck driver (negligence), the trucking company (negligent hiring, hours-of-service violations), the vehicle manufacturer (equipment defects), and the cargo loader (improper loading causing instability). Your PI attorney will investigate all liable parties.

Medical Documentation in Truck Cases

Given the severity of truck accident injuries, comprehensive multi-specialty documentation from a facility like MAIC is especially important. Call (888) 991-5290.