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It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The tractor-trailer cut in front of you and pushed the car against the divider. How often do we see it in Bergen County? Every day on Route 80, the I-95 Turnpike, Route 4, Route 17, Route 46. Families with children standing by the car while the truck driver shouts into his cell phone.
These tractor-trailer crashes can kill or cause life-changing injuries. For those who survive, below are some of the most common truck accident injuries in Hackensack.
Some of the most frequent injuries those involved in semi-truck collisions suffer include:
Even low-impact crashes cause the body to jerk suddenly. A rear-end crash causes the head and lower back to jolt forward, get caught by the seat belt, and then slam back into the seat. The force puts pressure on the discs in the spine. A crash from the side can cause the body to slam against the door and put pressure on the discs in the spine. These disc injuries don’t always cause immediate pain, but professional doctors know that they can cause permanent damage to the spine.
Herniated and displaced discs push on the nerves in the spinal canal, causing pain that travels to other parts of the body. A pinched nerve in the neck can cause tingling in your fingers. A pinched nerve in the lower back can cause numbness in the leg. Sometimes, the chemicals released from a damaged disc can cause pain to the nerve. These injuries are usually permanent. They can be managed by physical therapy, a chiropractor, doctors, trigger point injections, epidural injections, or surgery.
The brain sits inside the skull. A crash causes the brain to bounce around and the inside of the skull, causing concussions. Remember: a concussion can occur without blacking out. Signs of concussion include:
Fractured tibia, fibula, arm, shoulder, foot, and fingers—are all common injuries in 18-wheeler crashes in Hackensack.
A truck accident can impact every aspect of your life. O’Cathain Law Group Personal Injury Law Department will fight for you to get the money you need to get on the road to recovery and Move Forward.
If you or someone you love has suffered any of the common injuries from a truck accident in Hackensack, reach out immediately for a free consultation. Call (201) 488-1161, email
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