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Injuries Sustained in Truck Accidents Tend to Be Catastrophic

While car accidents in Homestead and other communities may result in terrible injuries, including whiplash, fractures, paralysis, and more, commercial truck accidents can be especially deadly and may be more likely to result in serious and permanent injuries. Truck accidents in Homestead are more likely to lead to catastrophic injuries because the size and force of the truck easily outmatches the size and force of a passenger car.

Large trucks that have careened out of control can explode into flames, can plow into multiple vehicles, and can even crash or roll over smaller vehicles. The damage in these accidents is often immense and leads to serious injuries. Quite simply, if you are in a passenger car, you have little chance against a big rig.

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If you have been in a truck accident, it is important to keep in mind that your injuries are likely to be severe. You may suffer from:

•Head injuries
•Back injuries
•Paralysis
•Amputation
•Soft tissue injuries
•Spinal cord trauma
•Fractures
•Disfiguration
•Burns
All of these can be immensely expensive, and it is important to act strategically immediately following a traffic collision in Homestead, to ensure that you do not end up paying for the entire cost of these injuries yourself. Keep in mind that a serious head injury or spinal cord injuries could end up costing you more than one million dollars in home care and medical costs over a lifetime. An amputation can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime because you will need to replace your prosthetics, get additional treatment, and so forth. Even car accident leading to a facture can cost tens of thousands of dollars in lost income, property damage, and medical care.

If your injury was caused by no fault of your own, Florida law allows you to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. Even if you’re not sure you want to pursue a legal claim, it’s important to speak with a personal injury attorney in Homestead or your community to find out how much your injuries may be worth. After all, even if you have excellent health coverage and car accident insurance, how can you know whether your insurance company is offering you a fair amount for your injuries and damages?
The truth is, insurance companies are in the business of resolving claims quickly and for as little money as possible. If your injuries end up costing you much more in the long-term, these costs will come out of pocket. Once you have accepted insurance money, you have often signed away your right to pursue additional claims, which is why speaking to a lawyer before you sign anything is so important. A personal injury attorney can help you find out whether you have a strong case and can help you decide what your options are for covering as much of your injury is possible.


Do you have a case? To find out, contact the Homestead offices of Flaxman Law Group for a free, no obligation consultation. Our phone lines are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can always reach a live operator.

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