A head on collision with a truck is one of the worst accidents that you could experience when driving. If you survive and believe that the accident was not your fault, you may at least be able to recover the cost of medical treatment and replace lost earnings through a personal injury claim.
Claims filed against large, powerful companies like UPS can be hard to win unless you have legal help. If injured in a head on collision with a truck, discuss your accident and your legal options with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as you are able to do so.
How a Head on Collision with a UPS Truck Might Take Place
The chance of a head on collision with a speeding truck is increased on rural highways where there is no physical separation of opposing lanes. Drivers get frustrated trying to get past a slower vehicle in front of them and may take risks. These risks increase when the road is narrow and windy.
If a truck overtakes a car and has limited forward visibility, it is possible that they could misjudge the timing and crash into an oncoming vehicle.
Another common location for a head on collision is at an uncontrolled intersection when vehicles on opposite sides of the intersection ignore traffic rules and take risks.
Possible Head on Collision Injuries
Head on collisions are some of the most serious of vehicle accidents because the impact of the crash is a multiple of the momentum of both vehicles. A head on collision on the open road between a UPS truck and a smaller car can cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities.
Typical injuries are severe chest, face, and head injuries. If the smaller vehicle is tossed to one side and it overturns or hits a solid object at the side of the road or another vehicle, the occupants can be crushed inside, causing very serious, life threatening injuries.
What You Can Do to Recover Damages
Assuming you have survived the collision and are sure that the accident was caused by negligent driving on the part of the UPS truck driver or because of a defect in the way the truck behaved, you should be able to file a personal injury claim. A successful claim can help pay for medical treatment, pay for lost earnings, and compensate for the pain and suffering endured.
Each state has somewhat different rules about filing such a claim. In some states, you may be required to claim against your own insurer if the injuries are not too serious. Otherwise, it is important to know what the statute of limitations is in your state and whether there are any caps on damages claimed. In all personal injury claims, it is important to have sufficient evidence available to prove that negligence caused your injuries and to show the extent of the financial costs of the injuries.
Why You Should Use an Attorney to Help You with a Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured badly in a head on collision with a UPS truck and are considering claiming compensation from the driver or UPS, you may be more likely to succeed if you obtain effective legal advice and action with the help of a personal injury attorney.
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*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against UPS, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
