Truck accidents can be the most damaging and devastating of events. These accidents may involve trucks or trailers. They cause huge physical, financial and emotional losses and injuries. If you were a pedestrian, cyclist, motor-cyclist or driving a smaller vehicle, there are chances that you could suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. These injuries include traumatic brain injury, spinal and back injuries, broken bones, concussion, facial and dental damage, amputation, loss of function, paralysis, permanent or temporary disability etc.

Such accidents are frequent in Ontario, since there are many important highways and cross-border routes that are located here. In winters, these routes become very dangerous and risky, because of poor visibility, slippery road-surface and adverse weather conditions.

Dealing with the complex medical, legal and insurance issues involved in truck accident claims can be a huge challenge. If the truck was driven by a drunk/distracted/speeding driver, there are criminal, police and traffic violations involved. Clients are not sure how to learn more about truck accident claims and they rely on their insurance-companies for compensation. However, insurers are for-profit organizations with a clear focus on protecting their own business-interests. They may persuade you to settle for a meager, immediate settlement.

They may deny/dispute/delay/dismiss your claims on various grounds, leaving you with no recourse than to file a personal injury claim against the negligent truck-driver/operator/company-owner, Trailer Company, etc. There may be other issues like Worker’s Compensation and similar complicated regulations. Contact an experienced, local personal injury lawyer specializing in truck accident cases immediately for the best possible outcomes.