Large trucks and commercial vehicles cause more severe crash injuries than passenger cars, due to their size and weight, if you’re hit by one on New Jersey roadways. A Trenton Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer at The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. investigates your case and pursues compensation from the negligent driver, trucking company, or commercial fleet.
The Numbers Behind Large Trucks
There are 3.5 million truck drivers on American roadways, according to the American Trucking Associations, delivering goods such as groceries, retail merchandise, and e-commerce packages that keep the economy moving. A fully loaded tractor-trailer weighs up to 80,000 pounds, compared to an average passenger vehicle’s 4,000 pounds, which explains the severity of these collisions. Large trucks caused 148,000 injuries nationwide during the latest reporting year, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Beyond Trucks: Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicles include several categories beyond large trucks, such as delivery vans, work trucks, box trucks, and rideshare vehicles. Federal law requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for any vehicle over 26,001 pounds, which sets these drivers to a higher legal standard than ordinary motorists. E-commerce growth has increased delivery van and box truck traffic on local Trenton roads, including Route 1, I-295, and Route 29, adding new sources of commercial vehicle risk beyond long-haul trucking.
The Injuries Are Usually Severe
Our Trenton personal injury attorney regularly sees a range of severe injuries that result from these accidents. This includes:
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Internal organ damage/internal bleeding
- Broken or dislocated bones
- Severe lacerations or Amputations
These injuries can lead to massive medical bills along with other hidden accident expenses: lost income, physical therapy, emotional and psychological damages, and more.
What Causes These Incidents?
The FMCSA has strict regulations in place on truck drivers and companies. One of the main goals is to prevent vehicle failure. The failure of any truck system while the vehicle is moving at a high rate of speed can lead to a serious crash. Truck owners must regularly inspect and maintain their fleets.
Truck drivers must follow all federal and state regulations. This includes never carrying more weight than allowed and taking the required rest/sleep breaks to prevent driver fatigue. Drivers should never operate while impaired or distracted behind the wheel.
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- Your medical expenses related to the incident (current and future)
- Lost wages and benefits if you cannot work
- Pain and suffering damages
- Loss of personal enjoyment damages
- Punitive damages against a negligent driver or company
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