What Does The Statistics say About Large Truck Accidents?

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What Does The Statistics say About Large Truck
Accidents?
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The Association for Safe International Road
Travel published statistics stating that nearly 3
million people are injured in traffic accidents
every year in the United States, and of those,
more than 35,000 are killed as a result of these
accidents. Furthermore, data published by the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
showed that more than 4,000 heavy trucks were
involved in road crashes in 2016, with 22 percent
of all traffic incidents involving heavy trucks
resulting in injuries, and less than one percent
resulting in death. The majority of deadly
semi-truck accidents included multiple vehicles.
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What To Do In The Aftermath Of A Truck Crash

• Being in a truck accident can be a harrowing,
  confusing experience leaving you feeling
  distressed and unsure which steps to take first.
  Here is what you need to do in the aftermath of a
  truck crash.

Seek medical care immediately
Keep a file of documentation
Consult with a legal professional
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Seek Medical Care Immediately
The first thing to do after any traffic accident
is to seek a comprehensive medical evaluation.
Even if you believe your injuries are minor or
nonexistent, a trained medical professional can
evaluate you and diagnose or treat any injuries
you may have sustained, including hidden
injuries like a whiplash that may not become
painful for days after a crash.
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Keep A File Of Documentation
It is important to maintain a file of
documentation related to your accident. Any
injury-related expenses, including medical bills
or lost wages from time taken off work to
recuperate, should be filed away as well as any
other evidence related to the crash (such as
photos of injuries).
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• Consult With A Legal Professional

Talk to a lawyer who specializes in handling
truck crash injury cases about your legal options
as an accident victim. You can bring your file of
documentation to them to review, and they can
analyze the records you have kept in an effort to
help build your legal case if you should choose
to pursue justice in the courtroom.
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How Stephen C. Mayer Helps You?
A collision with a truck or commercial vehicle
usually causes catastrophic injuries.
Unfortunately, these accidents also result in
many wrongful deaths. If you have lost a family
member because of a trucking accident, contact
Mayer Rosenberg, P.C. represents the families
of truck accident victims. The Kansas City truck
accident attorney Stephen C. Mayer understands
that you are going through a very difficult time.
He will treat you with respect and compassion as
he works to get the compensation you need.
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