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 According to the United States Department of Transportation, 5,082 people died and 131,000 suffered injuries as the result of 18 wheeler accident collisions. 5% of all accident related injuries and more than 14% of deaths are due to 18 wheeler accidents. In many cases the operators of these commercial vehicles are found to be exceeding the speed limit.
Injuries that are commonly sustained as a result of 18 wheeler accidents or collisions are knee injuries, cervical and lumbar sprains, herniated and ruptured discs, fractures, brain damage and paralysis.
If you are a victim of an 18 wheeler accident, you may recover damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, property damage, lost wages and loss of earning ability.
Businesses that operate trucks are federally regulated to keep records of their driver's activity for a limited amount of time. This makes it extremely important to contact an attorney with extensive experience in 18 wheeler accidents. You can be assured that the company's attorney and insurance will go to work immediately to minimize the responsibility and payout they will face. Time is of essence. Contact Jones & Hill Law Firm for more information.
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