Accidents involving large commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, box trucks, dump trucks, and tankers, can cause severe injury to motorists and passengers in passenger vehicles. Having support from an experienced and knowledgeable attorney can make a difference in the outcome of your claim and change the way the legal process affects you.

Contact D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, to discuss your options for pursuing compensation from the negligent driver or trucking company. We have over 100 years of combined experience and tireless commitment to reaching a positive outcome for you.

Keep reading to learn about the common truck accident injuries in Connecticut.

Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents

The size, weight, and height of large trucks like 18-wheelers make them especially dangerous when involved in accidents with smaller vehicles. T-bone crashes, rollovers, rear-end collisions, and underride accidents can be devastating and fatal accidents, but even survivors of these collisions face significant and sometimes permanent injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

A sudden jerk or major blow to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can present with a wide range of severe and debilitating symptoms, including confusion, headache, light and noise sensitivity, memory loss, mood changes, loss of motor function, dizziness, combativeness, seizures, and coma.

Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord runs from the bottom of the back to the skull and carries vital nerve signals to the brain. Damage to any part of the spinal cord can be a catastrophic injury, leading to pain, weakness, paralysis, and difficulty regulating bodily functions.

Internal Damage

Injuries that damage vital internal organs or cause internal bleeding may require emergency treatment. Life-threatening internal damage can occur to the lungs, kidneys, spleen, and liver, leading to long recovery periods and, in some cases, a lifetime of medical treatment.

Other common injuries that occur in Connecticut truck accidents include burns, lacerations, and amputations.

Impact of Truck Accident Injuries

The full extent of injuries caused by Connecticut truck accidents goes beyond the immediate physical pain and emotional suffering in the aftermath of the collision. Severe injuries often take years to recover from, requiring extensive physical therapy and surgical procedures to aid in the healing process. In addition to the medical costs and health consequences, truck accidents can impact a victim’s life in nearly every way, including:

  • Being unable to work or earn money while recovering
  • Having difficulty returning to work in the same or any industry
  • Large medical expenses
  • The cost of property replacement and repair
  • Expenses associated with installing or purchasing assistive devices
  • Loss of enjoyment of life after disabling injuries

The severity of injuries caused by large truck accidents makes it essential for crash victims to seek immediate medical attention. Accessing medical treatment should be priority number one. Once your immediate medical needs have been addressed, reach out to an attorney who has experience with Connecticut truck accident cases.

Experience You Can Trust in Your Connecticut Truck Injury Claim

When you are facing a challenging truck accident injury claim, you need an attorney with experience in truck accident cases and a genuine interest in helping you reach the best possible outcome. The legal team at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, has consistently provided trusted, compassionate representation to injured clients throughout Connecticut for over 100 combined years. You can count on us to handle your accident claim while you focus on physical and emotional recovery.

Contact us today to schedule a free in-person or virtual consultation. Learn more about common truck accident injuries in Connecticut and whether you have a viable legal case.