Head and Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries, some of the most frequent truck accident injuries, can leave a Santa Fe driver permanently disabled and in need of a
truck accident attorney. Equally important, head and brain injury patients are known to struggle with memory loss and mental health issues, whether they have a concussion, hemorrhage, or contusion.
Broken Bones and Fractures
Broken bones are common, but they can have more serious consequences if they result from an accident involving an 18-wheeler. Depending on the type of break (sprain, minor fracture, shattered bone, etc.), treatments that involve things like surgery, casts, and physical therapy can be extremely costly and full recovery time is not always promised.
Amputations
When compared to the two common types of truck accident injuries above,
amputations are the most severe. This type of injury can either occur during the accident or as a result of another injury that requires surgical removal after the fact. And when it comes to the recovery process for amputations, it can be long-term and even require a prosthesis.