According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the number of people who died in truck accidents in 2012 was 12% higher than in 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 3,921 people died in large truck accidents in 2012 and 104,000 were injured. 73% of those injured and killed were occupants of vehicles other than the truck, 10% of those killed and 3% of those injured were pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-occupants. 18% of those killed were occupants of large trucks.
Why More Truck Accidents?
In 2009, fatal truck accidents were at an all-time low since the beginning of fatal crash data collection in 1975. The increase in fatal truck accidents has tracked right along with the improving economy and an increased demand for goods.
There is no doubt that the trucking companies are under pressure to move more freight and move it faster, but are these accidents rising because they truly cannot keep up, because they are cutting corners to maximize profits, or a combination of the two?
What if You Have Been Hurt or Lost a Loved One?
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a truck accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a fatal crash, you may be entitle to significant compensation. Truck accident lawsuits are very complex. In order to collect the full compensation you need and deserve you need the help of an experienced truck accident attorney.
AccidentAttorneys.org only works with lawyers who have exceptional peer-reviewed credentials and a proven track record of success. Please, do not wait until it is too late. Find an experienced and highly-credentialed truck accident attorney in your area today.
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