The trucking industry is heavily regulated to limit accidents that could result in fatal injuries. However, truck collisions do occur because of the following reasons:

• Speeding due to tight delivery deadline
• Long driving hours with little rest
• Difficulties in seeing blind spots when backing up, changing lanes, and making turns
• Mechanical or brake failure
• Overloading cargo or unsafe loads
• Disobeying safety rules

Injuries from truck accidents involve back, neck, spinal cord, disfigurement, and even brain injuries. Truck accidents have also been responsible for many deaths. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, you could be eligible for compensation. You could be the driver of the truck and was injured when it’s not your fault, such as faulty servicing, unsafe roads or obstructions on the road, etc. It is advisable to seek legal assistance from an attorney to determine whether you can make a claim and discuss your legal rights.