What Happens When a Semi Truck Hits a Car?

A semi truck hitting a car is an all too common occurrence on the nation’s roads, and can have catastrophic consequences. The sheer weight and size of a semi truck makes it difficult to stop quickly or maneuver around objects, so when a collision happens, the results are often devastating.

Semi truck collisions with cars can result in serious physical injuries, financial losses, and even death.

The most common cause of a semi truck hitting a car is driver error. Semi trucks require an extensive amount of skill to operate safely due to their sheer size, weight, and length.

When drivers are tired or distracted by cell phones or other technology, they may not be able to react quickly enough to avoid an accident with a smaller vehicle. The blind spots on semi trucks make it difficult for drivers to see smaller vehicles around them as well.

The severity of the consequences when a semi truck hits a car depends on several factors such as speed at impact, angle of impact, and the type of vehicle involved. A passenger vehicle is no match for the size and weight of a semi truck, and occupants can suffer severe injuries such as broken bones, head trauma, internal organ damage, spinal cord injuries, and even death.

Victims of crashes involving semi trucks may be able to pursue legal action against negligent parties such as the driver or company that owns the rig. It is important for victims to have legal representation in order to ensure that they receive proper compensation for their medical bills and other damages related to the accident.

Conclusion:

When a semi truck hits a car it can have catastrophic consequences due to its size and weight. Common causes include driver error due to fatigue or distraction by cell phones or other technology.

Victims may suffer severe physical injuries or even death depending on the variables involved in the crash. Victims may be able to pursue legal action against negligent parties such as the driver or company that owns the rig.

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Karen Watkins