If you have been run off the road by another vehicle, you can suffer injuries as well as extensive damage to your vehicles. It is very common to be run off the road, and it usually happens on two-lane roads. There are many reasons for a truck to run another vehicle off the road. It could be the result of speeding, distracted driving, misjudging distance, or wandering across the center line.
If you have been run off the road by a mail truck, you should speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Injuries from Being Run off the Road
You can suffer a variety of injuries after having been run off the road. Here are some hypothetical examples of ways you could be injured after being run off the road by a truck:
- You suffered head trauma and a back injury after your vehicle ran down an embankment and hit trees.
- Internal injuries suffered resulted in a lengthy hospital stay after you had been run off the roadway.
- When the airbags deployed, you suffered lacerations, bruising, and burns to your face along with a broken nose and fractured cheekbones.
- Being run off the road resulted in your car striking a tree, which caused your knees to slam into the dash. You suffered knee and leg injuries that required surgery.
- When you run off the road you hit your head and face on the side window, suffering serious bruising, lacerations, and required sinus surgery.
- You suffered a broken arm and wrist trying to maintain control of your vehicle when you ran off the road.
Determining Fault After the Crash
When there is an accident, the police will come and complete a report. Sometimes it might be easy to determine fault but at other times it might be more difficult. The law officers will investigate the crash and determine who is at fault for the crash. The officers will look at the damages, look at the skid marks and access the roadway and accident scene, talk to the drivers, and talk to the witnesses to the crash. A truck driver could potentially be at fault for the crash if he or she did not have a turn signal on while turning, or tried to turn into your car, forcing you off the road.
How to Start Your Claim, and How a PI Attorney Can Help
If you have suffered injuries as a result of a crash that happened after you were run off the road by a mail truck, you might want to consider filing a personal injury claim to recover your losses. A PI claim can help you recover your damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, or any other damages that you might have suffered as a result of the accident. You should consult with a PI attorney to discuss your case and pursue your claim.
*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 US Postal Service, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
