Why Are Truck Accidents So Much More Severe?

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Why Are Truck Accidents So Much More Severe?
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When an attorney from Paulozzi LPA discusses
truck accidents, they are not talking about
incidents with pickup trucks. They are discussing
crashes that occur between a passenger vehicle
and any of the following
Eighteen-wheelers
Garbage trucks
Tractor-trailers
Semi-trucks
Cement trucks
Delivery trucks
Cement trucks
Tanker trucks
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According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), these trucks can reach
weights as much as 80,000 pounds. In a truck
versus vehicle collision, the passenger vehicle
is going to sustain heavy damage. During the
latest reporting year in Ohio, statistics tell
that there were 23,704 total crashes related to
mid-weight to heavy-weight trucks. Out of those
incidents
4,622 were injury-causing crashes
192 were fatal crashes
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It is not uncommon for Cleveland truck accident
lawyers to see serious injuries as a result of
these incidents. This can include

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Other head injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Internal organ damage

• Internal bleeding
• Broken or dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations or amputations

Each of these injuries can lead to tremendous
expenses for victims and their families.
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How Do Truck Crashes Happen?
They know that driver error and truck company
negligence are often contributing factors in
these crashes. When it comes to drivers, they
must follow all federal and state laws and
regulations regarding the safe operation of the
vehicle. Drivers should never operate while
impaired, distracted, or fatigued. Truck
companies have a responsibility to regularly
inspect and maintain each vehicle they own and
operate. Failing to do so can result in a failure
in the following systems
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• Powertrain
• Steering
• Connections or hitches
• Brakes

• Tires or wheels
• Suspension
• Lighting

If any of those systems fail, drivers can lose
control and crash into other vehicles. They could
also stall on the highway, leading to other
vehicles slamming into the rear of the truck.
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How Can Move Your Case Forward?
If you or a loved one has been injured in an
incident with a large commercial truck, or any
commercial vehicle, please seek legal assistance
as soon as possible. These cases can become
incredibly complicated, and they want to make
sure you are properly taken care of. At Paulozzi
LPA, are dedicated to ensuring you get fair
compensation for this incident. This can include

• Coverage of your medical bills
• Compensation for lost income if you cannot work
• Mental anguish damages
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Possible punitive damages against the truck
  driver or truck company

When you need a cleveland truck accident
attorney, you can contact for a free consultation.
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Contact Paulozzi LPA Injury Lawyers
Address 600 East Granger Road, Suite 200
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131 Phone no
888-710-0040 Website https//www.law-ohio.com/co
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