Override Truck Accidents

Seeing a truck in front of you and being unable to stop is terrifying. Watching one strike you from behind can be just as scary. The first scenario is an underride truck accident, and the second scenario is an override accident – when a commercial truck drives over the top of the back of a passenger vehicle, often causing serious injuries and losses.

If you were in an accident like this, before you file a claim for compensation, contact DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo. Let our Orange County truck accident attorneys help you navigate the claims process with confidence.

Why Override Truck Accidents Happen

It is not uncommon for vehicles to suffer serious damage in any type of accident with a truck due to their size and speed. Commercial truck override accidents typically occur as a result of:

• The truck driver was not paying attention.
• The brakes failed on the truck.
• The truck driver was speeding and could not stop fast enough.
• A failure to yield took place.
• The tires were defective and failed.
• Bad weather caused slippery conditions, leading to a lack of traction.
• Reckless driving on behalf of the truck driver.
• The driver was impaired.

Using the evidence at the scene, police reports, and witness statements, our truck accident attorneys will determine who is responsible for your losses. After such an accident, seek medical care and make sure to document what happened to you as soon after the accident as possible.

Even if your accident seems minor now, you may have injuries that become evident in the days later. Contact an attorney right away.

Common Serious Injuries from Override Truck Accidents

Victims of truck accidents face numerous potential injuries depending on the amount of force involved and the size of the truck. Some of the most serious injuries include:

• Whiplash: An injury to the soft tissues in the neck caused by the rapid back-and-forth movement of the head when you are struck from behind.
• Back injuries: Many victims suffer serious back injuries, including the onset of spinal cord damage or spinal column dysfunction.
• Traumatic brain injuries: Striking your head as a result of such an accident may cause a traumatic brain injury, including those that create cognitive function changes and concussions.
• Lacerations: The force of the accident can cause serious soft tissue injuries, including internal organ injuries, as a result of the impact.
• Amputations: Serious injury can lead to the loss of limbs.

Any type of physical injury can be amplified in mental health complications and changes to your quality of life. In any of these situations, pursue full and fair compensation from the at-fault parties.

How Our Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help in Override Truck Accidents

After an override truck accident, pursue legal guidance from an attorney as a primary step in recouping your losses. Doing so could be critical to preserving your well-being and obtaining compensation for your losses. Our Orange County injury attorneys can help you with all aspects of your case:

• Proving the truck driver, trucking company, or others were responsible
• Documenting all of your injuries and losses
• Working to negotiate a truly fair level of compensation

You are hurt because a driver made mistakes they should not have. Let our legal team at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo fight for you. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your override truck accident and learn what your legal rights are in these accidents.