When a passenger car goes under the rear of the taller truck or under the side of the trailer the accident is called a truck under ride crash. Federal regulations dictate the use of rear guards for newer trailers however nothing is done for side under ride accidents. The smaller cars in effect go under the trailer and the bottom of the trailer impacts the window and above which leads to significant occupant injury.
Unfortunately, decapitation is one outcome that we see frequently in under ride accidents particularly at highway speeds. In certain circumstances, a product case may be available relating to the manufacture of the trailer involved in the wreck.
If you have lost a loved one in an under ride truck accident, contact an experienced truck accident lawyer.
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