Underride accidents — where a smaller vehicle slides beneath a truck's trailer — are among the deadliest crash types on Massachusetts highways. The truck's height means the passenger compartment can be sheared, causing catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Rear and side underride guards are designed to prevent these crashes, but inadequate, damaged, or missing guards can allow underride to occur. Federal standards govern these safety devices, and violations can be evidence of negligence.
Liability may extend to the truck driver, the trucking company, and potentially the manufacturer of a defective or inadequate underride guard. These cases require prompt investigation to preserve the truck and its equipment as evidence.
Given the severity of underride injuries and the complexity of proving fault, experienced legal help is essential for victims and families pursuing these claims.
If you've been injured in Massachusetts, Injury Claim Team can connect you with an experienced personal injury attorney at no cost. Call 973-566-5599 any time for a free, confidential case review — there's no fee unless you win.
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