Highway collisions are a common occurrence and many go without consequence. When a vehicle is involved in a highway or street collision due in part to the negligence of city employees, contractors, state CalTrans crew, or other drivers you may be entitled to recovery for your damages. In many instances falling objects from truck and big rigs cause serious injuries leading to fatal auto accidents.
Falling Objects or Debris Resulting in Accidents
Many have experienced foreign debris causing accident to their vehicle or bodies. Foreign debris from asphalt, potholes or other vehicles can cause serious injuries and entitle you to recovery. When a party fails to properly fasten their “load” and subsequent damage is caused they can be held liable for the injuries suffered.
Falling Objects from large Trucks cause hundreds of accidents on national highways
Steps to take after an accident: What to do after a highway crash
Most victims fail to take down notes regarding all events surrounding the incident including the weather, speed and make of the vehicle, whether the cargo was properly secured and if secured by what means. This information is critical to establishing liability and obtaining the best recovery possible. Our offices have the resources to aggressively pursue your case; we will make sure to help you obtain sufficient recovery to pay for any and all medical costs and the repair of your vehicle. After obtaining medical attention for your injuries we recommend that you contact a qualified and experienced cargo injury attorney or freight injury accident attorney. Our highway accident lawyers at Downtown LA Law can help. We have the skills to negotiate and deliver results.Types of Injuries caused by falling objects on highways
Injuries related to improperly fastened freight or cargo can be moderate to severe. A list of injuries associated with such types of injuries includes:- Head trauma, traumatic brain injuries;
- Vehicle loss, including totaled vehicle, broken windshield, frame damage and other types of damage;
- Hearing loss;
- Loss of sight;
- Permanent loss of limbs or amputation of limbs;
- Spinal Cord Damage
- Neck injuries and soft tissue injuries
- Shock and other health complications.
- There are close to 5,000,000 highway accidents every year
- Of those near 1.5 million result in injuries
- In California their are over 3,000 roadway fatalities every year
- 45 million drovers still operate a motor vehicle without using a Seattle One of the most dangerous activities while driving on a highway is not putting on seat belts.