Any type of motorcycle crash can be severe and can cause serious injuries. However, when a motorcycle collides with a large semi truck, the resulting injuries to the motorcyclist can be particularly devastating. It is all too easy for a motorcyclist to be caught in a blind spot of a truck or for a truck driver to otherwise fail to notice a motorcyclist on the road, leading to a crash. The following is some additional information about this type of accident.
Victims can Sustain Catastrophic Injuries
Motorcyclists have little to no protection in a crash and tractor-trailers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. It should be no surprise that motorcyclists can sustain life-changing and disabling injuries, including:
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury1
- Amputations
- Internal organ injuries
- Open or compound fractures2
Such injuries can require months or years of medical treatment and recovery and many victims of truck and motorcycle collisions may never fully recover to their past abilities.
Wrongful Death Claims from Crashes
There is also a high risk of fatality for motorcyclists when a semi-truck crashes into them. When a motorcyclist suddenly dies because a truck driver was negligent in some manner, the family members of the motorcyclist have the right to file a legal claim for wrongful death. This type of claim can help you recover for both the financial and emotional losses stemming from the tragic accident.
Claims Involving Trucks can be Complex
Truck accident cases are often more complex than cases involving non-commercial drivers. There can be multiple parties that may be held liable and trucking companies will have insurance companies and legal counsel working to avoid liability whenever they can. It is important to have an 18-wheeler crash attorney on your side if you are involved in this type of accident.
A Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Protect Your Legal Rights
Whether you have sustained severe injuries yourself or you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you should not hesitate to contact the experienced legal team at the office of Stewart J. Guss, Attorney At Law in Houston. We have the resources and experience to handle both motorcycle and truck accident claims, so please call for a free consultation at 800-898-4877 today.
