Carriage underride truck accidents in Houston are a devastating type of truck accident that can result in serious or even deadly injuries. When a vehicle crashes into the undercarriage of a trailer of an 18 wheeler, the roof of the car can be ripped completely off. The car becomes wedged underneath the trailer’s carriage and sometimes can be dragged several feet before the truck stops. These specific crashes are known as underride crashes because the vehicle becomes stuck under the ride.
Nowadays, many commercial trucks or 18-wheelers provide protection to vehicles in rear-end accidents. Cars that rear-end the truck are protected by an underride guard that prevents the car from completely being sucked under the truck. Even with the guard in place, with the right amount of impact, the guard can provide little protection as the guard itself can get ripped off or destroyed and still allows for the vehicle to get sucked under the trailer.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an 18-wheeler accident that resulted in a carriage underride, you need to call a TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER where our team is available 24/7.
Our specialized team has the experience in dealing with carriage underride accidents. That means our proven method allows us to give you the care you need, and the compensation you deserve.
Injuries that can be sustained after being involved in a carriage underride accident can be very serious. Below are some common injuries related to a carriage underride accident:
- Neck injuries
- Paralysis
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injuries or (TBIs)
- Internal organ injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Lacerations
- Even death