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Underride Accidents
Truth About Underride Collisions and Steps to Follow After an Accident
An underride trucking collision occurs when a smaller automobile crashes on the side or the back of a gigantic truck and slides underneath. A car slide under the truck may happen in different situations:
- if the truck stops, but the car behind it is unable to.
- In a sideswipe accident when there’s no guard or barrier that prevents the car from going underneath the truck.
Such situations are caused by:
Poor visibility: Adverse weather conditions, night blindness and improper lighting may make it difficult to see.
Incorrect turns: Making an appropriate turn is much more complicated for a truck driver than a car driver. If a truck driver fails to follow the signal or turns too widely, it could lead to a side-impact crash that traps and injures the passengers of the other vehicle.
Inadequate maintenance of the truck: When the lights of the truck are not lit properly whenever switched on, it could lead to more problems in foul weather conditions such as on days of heavy rain, fog and snow.
In any personal injury case, we help you get legal recourse for your damage.
Common Injuries Caused By Truck Collisions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Skull fractures
- Crushed and broken bones
- Amputation
- Decapitation
Proving the culpability of the offender may be difficult. It’s here that our trucking accident attorneys come into play.
Our Seasoned Truck Accident Attorneys Have Years Of Experience In Handling Underride Accident Cases
If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident, the excessive ensuing stress can make it difficult for a victim to think clearly. For your convenience, we’ve listed a few steps you must follow after an underride accident:
Seek medical care: Underride accidents often lead to devastating injuries and your priority is to seek medical help. Even if the injuries are not evident instantly, it’s important to get yourself checked nonetheless.
Gather adequate evidence: Commercial trucking accidents can turn out to be complicated because trucking companies often recover their vehicles, thereby making it difficult to gather evidence. In such instances, it’s nice to click pictures or record videos of the truck, car, and all the injuries suffered.
Get in touch with an attorney: After an accident, insurance adjusters often try to settle the claim for a smaller amount than the one you deserve. It’s crucial to remember that insurance adjusters are in the business to make profits. Thus, it’s never advisable to share accident details with an insurance company without discussing the matter with an attorney. Our Birmingham injury attorneys at the law offices of Manley Traeger can help you fight for your rights, allowing you to focus on physical and emotional recovery.
If you’ve been injured in an underride accident, it’s important to understand your rights and fight for a fair claim. Our experienced underride truck injury lawyers in Birmingham are armed with the right knowledge and a proficient investigation team, which can gather evidence about your accident.
Our car accident and trucking accident attorneys offer free consultation so that you can make an informed decision about pursuing your case.
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