Busy highways packed with traffic of all types means it’s important for drivers to pay attention all the time. You don’t expect to go out on one of these highways and be involved in an accident. If a small error is made, like a misused turn signal by a truck, and other drivers aren’t warned sufficiently and aren’t given enough time to react to the driver’s error, an accident could take place.
Depending on the speed the vehicles were moving at the time, serious injuries could be the outcome. There is usually someone who has caused the accident, and those injured may be entitled to file a personal injury compensation claim against that person. However, before starting a claim a personal injury attorney should be contacted first.
How a Car Crash Accident Could Take Place Due to a Misused Turn Signal by a Mail Truck
There are many reasons why car accidents take place, but they are often due to a driver not paying full attention to what he or she is doing, like a misused turn signal by a driver.
These accidents frequently happen when a driver signals too late so that the vehicle behind doesn’t have enough time and room to slow down and stop. A second incident is when a driver signals to turn left and then turns right. If the driver behind had intended to overtake the vehicle when it’s waiting to turn left and the offending mail truck suddenly turns right, the vehicle in the rear may crash into the side of the truck. This could cause serious injuries to the driver and damage to the vehicle.
Possible Car Crash Injuries
The sorts of injuries that are most likely if a vehicle crashes into the side of another could be:
- Broken bones
- Damaged torso
- Head and neck injuries
All these could be serious enough to cause the need to take time off work to recover. If someone breaks a leg, the recovery time could be up to six months, which could inflict serious hardship on the victim.
What You Can Do to Recover Damages
Recovering damages from an injury caused by misused turn signal by a mail truck is never easy. Most states have time limits attached to filing a personal injury claim. This is called the statute of limitations and could be any period up to three years. You need to ensure your claim is within the statute of limitations, otherwise there is little chance of winning a personal injury claim.
You will also need to gather together enough evidence to support your damages claim. This would normally include a medical report from your physician indicating the nature of your injuries and the likely recovery time, a wages or salary declaration from your employer showing how much you have lost while recovering from your injuries, a police officer’s report showing the accident wasn’t your fault, and witnesses’ contact details.
Why You Should Use an Attorney to Help You with a Personal Injury Claim
All this seems easy enough, but you have to remember that the insurer of the at-fault driver will not willingly let go of cash. You will need to a personal injury attorney to work on your behalf to get the damages you deserve.
Additional Resources
- Who is at Fault if The Other Driver Didn't Signal?
- Do You Need a Lawyer If You Were Hit By A USPS* Truck?
*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 the USPS, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
