Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Recovering from a Semi Truck Accident
Probably one of the most common themes in action movies and TV shows is the 18 wheeler being commandeered by some mentally unstable criminal desperate to escape the law. High speed chases ensue, with the result typically being some kind of spectacular crash between the semi truck, passenger cars, and police vehicles.
This may work well for non-stop action and excitement in the movie theater, but for those of you who have been involved in a real semi truck accident, or know someone who has, the horror of the situation is beyond what Hollywood can imagine.
Types of Accidents Caused by Semi Trucks
In addition to accidents caused by the simple size disparity between semi trucks and passenger vehicles, the nature of trucking itself contributes to some unique types of accidents caused by semi trucks:
- Freight – contents may be toxic, hazardous, or flammable
- Jackknifing – structure of the cab and its trailer can cause the semi truck cab to jackknife towards its trailer under certain conditions, like poor road surfaces, bad weather, high speeds, etc.
- Turning – extra wide right turns or tight left turns can interfere with the right of way of other vehicles or damage property
- Weight and Volume – the truck’s size and capacity (up to 80,000 lbs.) will not allow a semi truck to stop as quickly as a passenger car
Recovering from a Semi Truck Accident
In addition to your physical recovery and any rehabilitation you require, depending on the nature and severity of your injuries, remember that you will need time to heal emotionally and mentally. A semi truck accident is a traumatic experience. You may experience nightmares, flashbacks of the accident, and/or you may have anxiety or panic attacks. These reactions are normal and are part of the healing process, as your mind and emotions attempt to build coping mechanisms to manage the trauma you sustained.
You Are Not Alone
Just remember you are not alone during your recovery as the truck accident survivor. Your medical and/or psychological counselors can assist you in coping with the valid fears and anxieties that plague you regarding driving and being anywhere within the proximity of a semi truck. In addition, you may seek the comfort of a support group for crash survivors.
If you have been injured in a truck or semi truck accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s negligence, contacting a Boston truck accident attorney is in your best interest. In this critical time you need a legal team that will fight for the compensation you deserve!
A truck crash lawyer can help you determine if you can collect damages for pain and suffering, as well as monetary and property recovery.
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