Back Injuries in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents pose a serious risk of harm for victims involved, and back trauma is one of the most common and debilitating injuries a person can suffer. Not only are back injuries difficult to treat, they may also require extended rehabilitation and recovery time. Sometimes, truck injury victims become permanently disabled and are unable to return to the work they once performed. When such a significant injury is caused by another’s negligence, victims are entitled to compensation. Miami truck accident attorney Robert Dixon seeks compensation from responsible parties for those who have suffered back injuries in truck accidents. Truck accidents can be more complicated than other kinds of motor vehicle collisions due to the various parties involved. Having a seasoned lawyer on your side is vital to ensuring your legal rights are protected. The Law Offices of Robert Dixon assists clients in the South Florida area, which includes Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. People with questions about their potential claims after a truck accident should contact our office today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about our services.

In a trucking accident, a person’s back and neck are at risk of serious injury because these parts are not well protected by muscle or fat. Back injuries from Miami truck collisions can result in chronic pain, as well as tingling, weakness, or numbness, which not only affects a victim’s back but also other parts of their body, such as their limbs. These types of injuries are often the result of a truck traveling at excessive speeds, especially in a rear-end collision where a victim’s body is thrust forward and backward in a violent manner. The most common types of back injuries sustained in truck accidents include herniated and ruptured discs, fractures of vertebrae, or sprains and strains of back muscles. When a negligent driver causes these back injuries, victims may seek compensation for their injuries.

Personal injury suits arising out of truck collisions usually claim that the truck driver acted negligently. Because truck drivers follow strict schedules to deliver their goods on time, they may feel pressured to drive while overly fatigued or speed to arrive at a destination quicker, both actions suggestive of negligence. A driver acts negligently when he or she has breached the duty of reasonable care owed to others on the road, causing another’s back injuries, and resulting in damages. Truck drivers, as well as all motorists, owe each other the duty to act as a reasonable and prudent person would under the same or similar circumstances. Truck drivers who skip meal or rest breaks, or otherwise act in ways that pose an unreasonable risk to others while behind the wheel may be considered negligent if those actions cause a collision. The trucking company that employs drivers can also be held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its employees where that driver is acting within the scope of employment at the time of an accident. People with injured backs often experience problems with chronic pain that could require frequent doctor visits, missed time from work, surgical procedures, and even lead to a victim’s inability to work. As such, victims who have been injured by a negligent truck driver in Miami may be awarded damages in the form of past and future medical expenses, loss of income, diminished earning capacity, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.

Victims injured in a truck accident often confront companies with vast resources intent on protecting their own interests at all costs, regardless of what is fair for all parties. Legal action may be necessary when defendants refuse to admit liability and compensate victims for the causing back injuries in truck accidents. Having an experienced lawyer on your side is important to make sure your legal rights are properly protected and advocated for. Robert Dixon and his staff at the Law Offices of Robert Dixon are committed to helping those who have suffered back injuries as a result of a serious collision seek justice from those responsible for their harm. If you’d like to find out more about your legal options in the aftermath of a truck crash, please call (877) 499-4878 or contact us online. We provide a free, no obligation consultation and serve people in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.