Man suffers injuries after truck accident in Massachusetts

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Car Accidents, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Drivers of commercial trucks are required to abide by certain regulations that do not necessarily apply to other drivers on the road. For example, a commercial truck driver is expected to have adequate rest before taking on a long shift. If the driver logs too many hours and does not make time for rest, not only are other motorists in danger, but also that driver is violating trucking regulations. This could render the truck driver or the trucking company liable for the damages resulting from any crash that may occur.A recent accident that occurred in Massachusetts involved a tractor-trailer and a sedan. The tractor-trailer was travelling southbound near a curve in the highway when it collided with the sedan. Fuel leaked onto the road as a result of the crash and crews were summoned to clean up the resulting spill. The driver of the sedan, a 37-year-old man, was rushed to a nearby hospital following the crash. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the accident. Injuries suffered in car and truck accidents – for example, whiplash, back and brain injuries – can cause victims to experience significant distress and pain. On top of this, many costs associated with medical care and treatment are thrust onto victims, causing great financial strain.Following a car accident, victims may desire to seek compensation for the injuries they have suffered. This pursuit of compensation is often aided by work with engineers, accident investigators and other experts to help build a strong case that proves another driver’s negligence. By proving another driver’s negligence, victims have a chance to obtain compensation that can be used to help strengthen their recoveries and move closer to financial peace of mind. Source: ABC One, “I-94 Crash Forces Lane Closure in Longmead,” Feb. 5, 2014