- 1. What is a “commercial truck?”
- 2. Why is a traffic accident involving a large truck more likely to cause injury than one involving two passenger cars?
- 3. What compensation can I receive in truck accident case?
1. What is a “commercial truck?”
A commercial truck is a truck used in the course of business or for the transport of commercial goods. 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, freight trucks, and tanker trucks are common examples of commercial trucks.
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2. Why is a traffic accident involving a large truck more likely to cause injury than one involving two passenger cars?
The difference in size and weight between the truck and a passenger car magnifies the effects of collision. Typically, the larger the truck, the more damage it can cause.
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3. What compensation can I receive in truck accident case?
Under Texas law, a person injured due to another driver’s negligence is entitled to compensation for past and future medical expense, past and future lost income, past and future pain and suffering, past and future loss of enjoyment of ordinary activities, and any permanent physical injury, as well as damage to the vehicle.
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