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Truck Accidents: Head-on Collisions

Head-on collisions with something the size of a large or semi truck can only happen due to a major malfunction or driver negligence. But there's no denying that it does happen, because according to NHTSA statistics, truck accidents cause 5,000 fatalities each year and injure 130,000 people.

Have you or a loved one been injured or worse in a head-on collision with a truck? Contact a truck accident attorney near you today and explore your legal options. The following is a list of similar cases that require assistance from a head-on collisions lawyer.

• Catastrophic Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Brake Failure Accidents
• Driver Distractions
• Incorrect Entry Into a One-Way Street

When the truck driver is at fault, it can be due to fatigue that is a common cause for truck accidents on the highways. It can also be due to drug usage or a DUI. As for component malfunction, the two biggest reasons are brake failure accidents and worn out or wrong tires.  If someone you love was harmed was a result of a negligent truck driver and caused a head-in collision, you may be entitled to monetary compensation a truck accident lawsuit. You may be able to recover damages to cover loss of wages, pain and suffering, and more. If you lost someone in a head-on collision, you may be entitled to monetary compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. Contact us today to find out more and to explore the details of your case.

Are you or a loved one suffering from pain and loss due to a head-on collision with a truck? Contact a truck accident attorney in your area today and find out who is to blame and how to make them pay.

Did you know?
A full 5.9 percent of truck accidents are caused by drivers who are sleepy, drunk or using drugs.
While 29.4 percent of accidents are caused by brake-related malfunctions, direct driver negligence is also a big issue, especially when it comes to head-on collisions. A full 3.1 percent of trucking accidents are caused by drivers who are driving under the influence. Another 1.6 percent are caused by drivers asleep on the wheel and 1.2 percent are because of drivers who take drugs.