NHTSA Numbers Tell a Devastating Story
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported over 380,000 large truck crashes in 2008. To the families and victims, the damage done in terms of lives lost and injuries sustained is incalculable.
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Truck accident statistics tell a story that is hard to comprehend, but at Gray, Ritter & Graham in St. Louis, we have met the individuals and families behind those statistics. Our personal injury attorneys and our staff have the knowledge and experience necessary to help you deal with the tragedy of a trucking accident.
- NHTSA stats tell us there were over 380,000 crashes in 2008 involving large trucks. There were over 309,000 injuries. In a truck accident, injuries are more likely to be catastrophic.
- There were 4,066 fatal accidents that involved large trucks in 2008. Every fatal truck accident represents a terrible loss for a family.
- By investigating truck accidents, determining the causes, and representing the injured and their families, our personal injury lawyers help recover the funds necessary for just compensation.
Truck accident statistics are not just numbers; they represent tragic stories.
At GRG, we cannot change the facts of a truck accident. When the injuries are catastrophic — paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, crush injuries, burn injuries — we work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to determine the lifelong needs of the victims.
When the injuries are fatal, we help the families recover the economic damages they have suffered, as well as payment for their loss of companionship and guidance. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, contact us for a consultation. We represent clients in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and the surrounding region.
