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  • Trucking Accident Lawyers - Helping those Harmed by Trucking Accidents

    The trucking industry is one of the backbones of the American economy. When goods are manufactured, ordered and sold they need to be delivered. For several decades, the shipping mode of choice for ground transportation has been trucking. As such, millions of trucking runs are made every year on domestic highways and in big rigs.

    All of these trucks on the roads in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions and when traveling at high rates of speed for many reasons only leads to a probability of accidents occurring. Given the size of a typical 18-wheeler and considering some of the materials they haul, trucking accidents tend to leave a wake of devastation when they occur. If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you need to contact the attorneys at Parilman & Associates to schedule a free initial consultation.

    Below is an overview of the trucking accident situation in the United States.

    Trucking Statistics

    The federal government has published the following statistics for trucking accidents in the United States for the year 2007:
    1. Nearly 4,600 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes across the United States.
    2. More than 4,800 people were killed as a result of trucking accidents.
    3. Nearly 140,000 trucks were involved in non-fatal crashes.
    4. More than 56,000 trucks were involved in crashes that led to injuries.
    5. Those crashes led to a total of almost 84,000 injuries.
    6. More than 83,000 trucks were involved in tow-away crashes.
    7. More than 2,200 trucks were involved in crashes requiring Haz-Mat clean-ups.
    Clearly, these statistics show that a trucking accident can occur at any time and in almost any place. Additionally, most individuals are riding in vehicles much smaller than these enormous trucks, placing them at a distinct disadvantage.

    Additional Complications

    Aside from the troubling statistics, one should also consider that when a trucking accident occurs, several legal complications can arise. For instance, the first question someone faces when they attempt to recover for their injuries is which party or parties should be named as defendants. In certain cases, it would be the individual driver, but in other circumstances the trucking company should also be included.

    This is only one example of why you should seek experienced legal help if you've been harmed by a trucking accident. Contact the attorneys at Parilman & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
 
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