Kansas Trucking Accident Lawyers
Truck Bumpers
As we've stated elsewhere, some truck accidents occur because the bumper height on semi trucks and 18 wheelers is too high to prevent smaller cars from sliding under. Regrettably, these types of accidents have a high fatality rate because they often result in serious injury to the head, neck and chest.
Even more regrettable is that some of these accidents could be prevented if truck bumper height standards are uncompromisingly enforced.
For the aforementioned reasons, underride accidents are a major concern for the commercial trucking industry, costing them millions of dollars each year in lawsuits. Although the trucking industry has made strides in curtailing this problem, in our opinion, they haven't done enough.
Current truck bumper regulations simply fail to protect many types of compact passenger vehicles.
Why? Because most underride guards are either too rigid for small vehicles, too weak for large vehicles, or aren't present at all. While legal groups such as ours and organizations like the UnderrideNetwork work to improve truck bumper regulations, this remains a serious danger in trucking accidents.
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury or a tragic loss as a result of an underride accident with a semi truck, tractor trailer or 18 wheeler, you may be entitled to money damages. These damages can include the cost of medical expenses, burial costs, mental anguish, pain and suffering, lost wages, bodily impairment, future damages, future cost and property damage to your vehicle or personal property. Contact our Kansas truck accident lawyers today to discuss your legal concerns. In many cases we offer a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available
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