Approximately 5,000 deaths result from truck accidents each year, and 84% of those killed were not occupants of the truck. Accidents involving large trucks and passenger vehicles often result in significant injuries.

Some of these collisions are “underrides”, in which a portion of the passenger vehicle ends up under the truck, thereby enhancing the risk of injury to the occupants of the passenger vehicle.

In fatal two vehicle accidents between a truck and a passenger vehicle, 98% of the deaths occurred to the occupants of the passenger vehicle.

Many of these accidents occur as a result of the negligence of the trucking companies, driver fatigue or distraction, or poor truck maintenance.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious truck accident, let us take the steps necessary to protect your rights.

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