Truck Accidents
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1.25 million people die in road crashes each year for an average 3,287 deaths per day – and an additional 20 to 50 million people are injured or disabled in these unfortunate events. The high global rate of fatalities and disabilities related to car accidents has been called an epidemic and even identified as a major public health concern.
If an accident involves one or more trucks instead of cars, it is even more likely to result in death or injury. This is largely due to the sheer size of the vehicles – while most cars weigh about 2.5 tons, the average semi or tractor-trailer can weigh 40 tons. This means these large vehicles take longer to come to a complete stop than the average motor vehicle.
- 27 percent of trucks had brake problems
- 19 percent of drivers were unfamiliar with the route
- 7 percent of drivers were overly tired
- 3 percent of trucks had tire problems
- 0.4 percent of drivers were under the influence of illegal substances
- 0.3 percent of drivers had been consuming alcohol
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you may be looking at hefty medical bills and a lengthy convalescence. Recovering from an accident is hard enough without having to navigate a complex and potentially overwhelming legal landscape, especially when insurance companies are involved. Knowing your rights and having an experienced attorney on your side can help ensure the best possible financial outcome for you and your family while you focus on more important things like healing, recuperating, and getting your life back to normal.
At Cabral Law Group, we have the dedication and experience necessary to take on big or small cases while providing one-on-one, personalized service. Jimmy Cabral founded the Cabral Law Group to focus exclusively on representing victims who have been injured due to the recklessness and negligence of others.
Unlike many attorneys at larger firms, Mr. Cabral is personally involved in every aspect of our clients’ claims, including evaluation, assembly of evidence, and all court appearances.
Mr. Cabral has a wide range of legal experience that includes working as a defense attorney for the insurance industry, so he understands the difficult challenges insurance companies present to our clients. Because of his intimate inside knowledge of the insurance industry’s tactics, he is able to work around those obstacles and obtain maximum benefits for our clients.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you don’t have to go it alone. The Cabral Law Group can help you get the medical treatment and compensation you deserve. Request a consultation today.
