Spinal Cord Injury from Truck Accident in New Jersey
Over 35 years of experience. Over $100 million recovered for clients.
Spinal Cord Injury from Truck Accident in New Jersey
Over 35 years of experience. Over $100 million recovered for clients.

New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury from Truck Accident Lawyer

A spinal cord injury from a truck accident is one of the most devastating injuries anyone could suffer. Accidents with large trucks and other vehicles account for about 39 percent of spinal cord injuries, and can tally $500,000 in costs during the first year following an accident. Such injuries cause lifelong consequences for those injured in truck accidents, and often include high medical costs. The leading cause of spinal cord injuries are related to vehicular accidents. Serious spinal cord injuries can result in:

  • paralysis
  • paraplegia
  • quadriplegia
  • loss of bowel function
  • difficulty with balance and walking

Spinal cord injuries can also cause people to lose their jobs and force career changes. Many spinal cord injuries cause partial or total disabilities that radically change lives. The injured party may have to learn new job skills, change their career entirely or depend on compensation from insurers and others sources to pay the lifelong costs of a spinal cord injury.

Large trucks and tractor-trailers weigh up to 30 times more than a standard passenger car. They also have much taller profiles and high ground clearances. Those are often important factors when passenger cars collide with large trucks. The weight and momentum from the two vehicles can create devastating injuries that cause fatalities or permanently injure those involved, especially the passengers in a much smaller vehicle.

Speeding is the top cause of most vehicular accidents. When it comes to large trucks, though, drivers cutting off trucks or otherwise violating traffic laws are the primary causes of accidents. Given the size and weight of large trucks, one vehicle causing an accident can lead to multiple vehicles sustaining damage, with many people sustaining serious injuries or death.

Approximately 120,000 people suffer injuries every year due to accidents with large trucks. Many of these, sadly, include spinal cord injuries with their related costs and medical problems that can last a lifetime. Initial injuries require an average 15 days of hospitalization, followed by 44 days of outpatient treatment. That equates to large medical bills during the first year alone.

An experienced New Jersey spinal cord injury attorney can help protect your rights and hold the responsible party liable.

The New Jersey truck accident injury attorneys at the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm have over 35 years of experience providing outstanding personal injury representation for all types of accident claims, and have served thousands of clients throughout New Jersey. We are committed to doing our best to help our clients. The firm’s founder, Attorney Todd Leonard, has devoted his entire 30-year legal career to helping people recover the compensation they deserve, and has secured numerous million-dollar awards in the process. To learn more about how we can help you pursue a claim for compensation, give us a call today at (973) 920-7900 to request a free and confidential consultation. There is never a fee unless we win. We have offices conveniently located in Denville, Morristown, and Newark.

Todd and his staff were courteous and caring about my personal well-being.

They were knowledgeable and settled my case in an expedited manner. I really felt they were on my side the whole way. Thank you Todd and staff for excellent treatment!

- B.H.
He was relentless

until the case was fully settled and all was in our favor. Thank you so much. We highly recommend his office to anyone.

- E. and M.
The Leonard Law Firm is truly amazing.

They go above and beyond to make sure you get what you deserve.

- Gina V.
You are the most amazing person

and I am indebted to you forever!

- P.S.
I highly recommend using this law firm.

My lawyer Paul Paravati was always available there for me and gave me first rate service.

- Richard B.
Mr. Leonard’s law firm constantly kept in touch

and on top of my problems. They were quick to respond to my legal needs and were very attentive and showed real concern to my issues. I highly recommend them to anyone needing legal representation.

- Leslie W.
Todd Leonard and his staff made me feel like family.

Trust me, he will take you into his hands and take care of all your personal injury legal matters. They are friendly, professional, and go out all the way for you. Thank you Todd Leonard and staff.

- Frank O.

A proven track record of success

$29.5Million
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$3.5Million
Drunk Driving Accident
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Car Accident Road Defect
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Workplace Construction Accident
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Fall Down Accident
$1.8Million
Car Accident State Vehicle
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$1.5Million
Fatal Apartment Fire
$1.36Million
Auto Accident
$1.2Million
Auto Accident
$1.0Million
Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit
$1.0Million
Slip & Fall Accident
$1.0Million
Fall Down Accident
$29.5Million
Product Liability & Auto Accident
$3.5Million
Drunk Driving Accident
$2.94Million
Car Accident Road Defect
$2.5Million
Workplace Construction Accident
$2.25Million
Fall Down Accident
$1.8Million
Car Accident State Vehicle
$1.5Million
Fatal Apartment Fire
$1.36Million
Auto Accident
$1.2Million
Auto Accident
$1.0Million
Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit
$1.0Million
Slip & Fall Accident
$1.0Million
Fall Down Accident
$29.5Million
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$3.5Million
Drunk Driving Accident
$3.1Million
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$2.94Million
Car Accident Road Defect
$2.5Million
Workplace Construction Accident
$2.25Million
Fall Down Accident
$1.8Million
Car Accident State Vehicle
$1.5Million
Fatal Fire Apartment
$1.36Million
Auto Accident
$1.2Million
Auto Accident
$1.1Million
Slip & Fall Accident

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Being injured or having a family member injured can have serious and lifelong consequences. We can try to ease the burden. Contact us today to learn more about how our team of experienced New Jersey accident attorneys can support you through these challenging times.