Semi-truck accidents can have devastating consequences on the roads of New York. The immense size and massive weight of these vehicles can cause catastrophic injuries to drivers and passengers of vehicles involved in the accident.
If you have suffered an injury due to a truck accident, you may be thinking about what consequences you can face. What severe injuries can occur as a result, and how can you seek justice?
Traumatic brain injuries
Semi-truck accidents can cause severe traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, skull fractures and cerebral hemorrhages. Such injuries can result in memory loss, permanent brain damage and even death.
Spinal cord injuries
Additionally, the force of a semi-truck accident can cause severe spinal cord injuries. These include herniated discs, spinal fractures and paralysis. These can lead to chronic pain, permanent disability and a decreased quality of life.
Amputations
Further, semi-truck accidents can cause amputations, including the loss of limbs, fingers and toes. These injuries can result in chronic pain, permanent disability and emotional trauma. In many cases, amputations require extensive rehabilitation and can profoundly impact a person’s daily life.
Other severe injuries
Crush injuries can also result from semi-truck accidents. These occur when a body part is crushed or severely compressed. In addition, other injuries from semi-truck accidents include burns and internal injuries. Burns can result in permanent scarring and chronic pain, while internal injuries can lead to organ damage, infection, bleeding and death.
Seeking to rebuild your life
Semi-truck accidents can cause injuries that may have a lasting impact on you and your family. As you seek to rebuild your life, pursuing compensation for your injuries can be daunting, complicated and challenging. By seeking legal counsel, you may receive guidance and support for going through the legal process and advocating for the compensation you need and deserve.