The U.S. Department of Transportation statistics show that an average of nine people a day are killed and nearly 202 people are injured every day by semi-trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a large truck is one that weighs more than ten-thousand pounds. An 18-wheeler can weigh more than eighty-thousand pounds. Many times, these huge commercial trucks can weigh up to forty times as much as a car.
Injuries and property damage sustained in truck accidents are usually more severe than other vehicle accidents because of the enormous size of semi-trucks and the high speed at which they typically travel. If you have been hurt in a truck accident in Michigan, you deserve to be compensated for the cost of your medical treatment, current and future lost income, pain and suffering.
All motorists should be aware of how dangerous it can be to share the road with large trucks. While proving a physical or emotional injury can often times be difficult, our experienced personal injury attorneys are committed to understanding how to take on the most difficult cases and win.
There is absolutely no cost to you unless we win your case, as with all personal injury cases for our clients. Make sure to contact an attorney at Motor City Accident Attorneys if you have been injured in a vehicle accident involving a truck in Michigan. To schedule a consultation with an attorney regarding your accident, please call 1-800-411-PAIN or feel free to contact us via email.