Dallas residents are currently experiencing frosty temperatures that bring on snow, sleet, icy conditions and the deadly “black ice” that covers portions of roads but is invisible to drivers until they go into a skid.
According to AICA Orthopedics, someone dies or suffers injuries every 15 minutes in the United States from collisions with semitrucks. It could be inferred that the spate of inclement weather could potentially raise the odds of a semitruck accident.
What injuries can drivers and passengers suffer?
Depending on the severity of the crash, injuries victims could be left with include:
- Whiplash – This is a common injury in many crashes but could be especially serious in a wreck with a fully loaded semitruck.
- Internal injuries – Lacerations or blunt force trauma to the torso can cause broken ribs and harm to the liver and other abdominal organs.
- Amputations – Some of the worst accidents result in the amputation of one or more limbs.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) – These injuries can be among the worst of all because the damage may be permanent and affect all areas of the individual’s life.
- Burns – Disfigurement from burn injuries can be severely psychologically as well as physically damaging to the injured party.
Less serious injuries can also include sprains, bruises, soft tissue injuries and skin lacerations that may require stitches or even staples if it’s a deep wound.
Aftermath of a semitruck accident
You could have quite a long path to recovery. You need to receive immediate medical assessment and evaluation to determine there are no hidden brain trauma or internal bleeding. Your recovery could be extensive — and expensive, too.
Learning more about Texas personal injury laws can help you decide what you need to do to recover compensation for your injuries, damages and other losses.
