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Truck accidents are responsible for over 130,000 injuries in this country every year, with 5,000 fatalities. Over 35% of the injuries sustained in an accident with a truck are classified as catastrophic. Trucks that weigh over 10,000 pounds, the tractor-trailers, semis and 18 wheelers, represent only 3% of registered vehicles but are responsible for 25% of vehicle related deaths.

The most frequent causes of truck accidents are driver fatigue, unsafe driving practices, mechanical failure and oversized loads. When these massive trucks crash, the damage to humans and property is devastating. Truck accidents can cause multi-vehicle pile-ups, hazardous chemical spills that endanger surrounding communities, catastrophic injury and death.

If you have had the misfortune to be involved in an accident with a truck, an experienced truck accident attorney at The Cochran Firm has the knowledge and expertise to represent you in your claim against the truck company for the financial compensation you deserve. The medical expenses incurred for the care and treatment of catastrophic injuries sustained in a truck accident can last for months and years. In the event of a wrongful death, the survivors are also entitled to financial compensation for their losses.

We encourage you to contact the Detroit, Michigan office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a no cost to you consultation to make sure you have proper legal representation in your fight for the financial compensation you deserve.

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