Accidents involving large trucks are more likely to cause injury or death for pedestrians and passengers of other vehicles than for drivers of the truck.
BECAUSE OF THIS:
72
PERCENT
of those injured were occupants of other vehicles
IN SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENTS INVOLVING INJURIES
25
PERCENT
of those injured were occupants of the truck
IN SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENTS INVOLVING INJURIES
3
PERCENT
of those injured were were pedestrians or cyclists
IN SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENTS INVOLVING INJURIES
PERCENT
of fatal truck accidents involve multiple vehicles
80
After a crash with a semi-truck there are many things that have to be done as quickly as possible in order to preserve evidence.
AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Get to safetyGet names & contact information of drivers and witnessesTake pictures of the area & vehicles
AT THE SCENE:
Seek medical treatment, even if you do not think you are seriously injured. Some injuries may not be apparent. Contact an attorney
IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE SCENE
COMMON
Semi-Truck Accident
INJURIES
COMMON INJURIES
Brain Injuries
Burn Injuries
Loss of Limb
Spine Injuries
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