Common Types of Truck Accident Injuries

Every day, across the United States, we see lives change dramatically as the result of accidents with semi-trucks or 18-wheelers. Truck accidents are more likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities than other motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Institute of Traffic and Highway Safety, about 73 percent of all truck crash deaths and injuries are suffered by people hit by the truck.

A Glimpse of Truck Accident Facts

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,

·         1 percent of all truck crashes are fatal.

·         23 percent of truck accidents result in injury.

·         Truck crash injuries account for eight percent of all fatal crashes and three percent of all automobile injuries in the U.S.

·         63 percent of tractor trailer accidents occur on rural roads.

·         83 percent of truck crashes happen on weekdays.

Types of Truck Accident Injuries

Most of the truck accident injuries can be catastrophic and can take years to recover or cannot fully ever be recovered from. Truck accident victims are likely to experience one or more of the following types of injuries.

·         Back and neck injuries

·         Spinal cord injuries

·         Head injuries

·         Broken bones

·         Internal injuries

·         Lacerations

·         Rib and torso injuries

Back and neck injuries can be anything from minor neck pain, often referred to as whiplash, to dislocated spinal discs. Other life-altering damage can be trauma to the spinal cord. This can cause permanent disability. In fact, even minor injuries to this area can affect the victim’s life and prevent them from returning to their daily routines.

Another most common injury in truck accident is head Injury. This may include concussions, which range from minor to severe, unconsciousness, coma, and serious brain injuries, which may lead to a permanent loss of cognitive functions.

Internal injuries, which include internal bleeding and ruptured organs, usually from blunt trauma, are catastrophic and are difficult to treat. External injuries such as burns and lacerations also have similar causes and may lead to scarring.