Truckers are a growing motorist group using Virginia's highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Harrisonburg. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.

Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Harrisonburg

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:

• Speeding;
• Tailgating;
• Improper lane changes;
• Fatigued driving;
• Reckless driving;
• Driving while impaired.

These behaviors by either a commercial trucker or a passenger-vehicle driver result in injury and fatality accidents on Harrisonburg roadways regularly.

How are commercial trucking crashes different than other types of motor-vehicle accidents?

When a crash with a commercial truck ends in property damage, injuries, or even death, the resulting insurance claim is typically more complicated, with more people, companies, insurance adjusters, and government agencies involved. The owner of the truck, the driver, the insurer, and all regulatory and licensing agencies play a part in the personal injury or wrongful death claim that will provide financial compensation for anyone injured or killed due to the negligent actions of a commercial truck driver or company.

Truck accident usually causes more significant injuries than other types of crashes

Given the difference in size and weight of a commercial truck to a standard passenger vehicle, the damages caused by a crash are magnified. Even a low-speed collision can result in life-changing injuries and can tear families apart when the crash is fatal.

According to NHTSA, 3,802 large trucks involved in fatal accidents in 2012, and 77,000 involved in injury crashes nationwide.

In an injury truck accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Harrisonburg accident, the major regional hospital is Sentara RMH Medical Center.

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out how medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

When a truck crash happens there is typically another vehicle involved, and these collisions can result in a range of serious injuries. Go to the links below to learn more about how truck accident claims relate to:

• Harrisonburg car accidents and legal information;
• Harrisonburg taxi accidents;
• Harrisonburg Uber/Lyft accidents;
• Harrisonburg drunk driving accidents and legal help;
• Harrisonburg distracted driving accidents and legal information;
• Harrisonburg hit-and-run crashes;
• Harrisonburg aggressive driving collisions;
• Harrisonburg wrongful death claims and legal resources;
• Harrisonburg spinal cord injuries;
• Harrisonburg head, brain, and concussion injuries.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, go here to learn more about how a Harrisonburg truck accident attorney can help.