Any auto accident in New York can result in catastrophic injuries. What is a catastrophic injury? It is defined as a type of injury, which is extremely severe in nature, and caused the victim to lose the use of a body part or bodily function. When it comes to catastrophic injuries, a complete recovery is out of the question. The injured person typically requires several surgeries including plastic surgery, long hospital stays, lengthy rehabilitation and 24/7 nursing care.
Truck accidents particularly have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries because of the violence and intensity with which they occur. Very often, we see that it is not the occupant of the large commercial truck or big rig who suffers the critical injuries, but the occupants of the smaller passenger vehicles that are struck by the big rig. Examples of catastrophic injuries sustained in New York truck accidents include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, loss of limbs, paralysis, paraplegia or quadriplegia. The cost of treating some of these injuries could run into millions of dollars over a patient’s life span.
Who should be held liable for such a devastating injury? When a truck driver’s negligence causes a catastrophic crash, then the driver and his or her employer can be held financially responsible. The most common causes of truck driver negligence are drunk driving, fatigued or distracted driving, unsecured or poorly secured truck load, speeding and brake failure due to inadequate truck maintenance.
In such cases, catastrophically injured victims or their families would be well-advised to contact an experienced New York personal injury lawyer who will remain on their side, fight hard for their rights and make sure that they are fairly and fully compensated. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, please contact the knowledgeable New York personal injury attorneys of the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm. We will come to you at no cost and offer a free, comprehensive and honest case evaluation. Call us at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) to schedule your no-cost consultation.
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