Truck drivers must be specially trained and obtain a license to transport hazardous materials. The reason is that any crash involving dangerous chemicals can cause even more serious dangers and injuries. If you have been injured in a collision with a hazmat truck, you could be entitled to substantial financial compensation. Our truck crash lawyers will learn the details of your case and fight for you to get every dollar you deserve.

Types of Chemicals Transported by Hazmat Trucks

Hazmat trucks transport several dangerous chemicals, including:

• Hazmat Class 1: Explosives
• Hazmat Class 2: Gases
• Hazmat Class 3: Flammable Liquids
• Hazmat Class 4: Flammable Solids
• Hazmat Class 5: Oxidizing Substances/Organic Peroxides
• Hazmat Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
• Hazmat Class 7: Radioactive Substances
• Hazmat Class 8: Corrosive Materials

The one thing that all of these substances have in common is that they can cause danger to you in a truck crash when they are released onto the roadway. Many of these substances are highly flammable, making the potential dangers involved in a crash far worse.

What Dangers Are Posed by Hazmat Trucks?

Hazmat trucks are even more dangerous than the common tractor-trailer. Some of the danger is caused by the truck’s center of gravity. When the chemicals move around or the truck is not properly loaded, there is a chance that the vehicle can roll over. When that happens, the chemicals can spill onto the roadway. Hazmat chemicals are more dangerous because they can ignite and cause an explosion or fire.

Hazmat Truck Injuries

Injuries that are associated with a Hazmat crash tend to be more severe. Not only are you involved in a collision with a truck that vastly outweighs your car, but the dangerous substances could also worsen the crash.

Hazmat crash injuries include:

• Burns
• Amputations
• Broken bones and fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Lacerations and contusions

How Much Is My Hazmat Truck Claim Worth?

Your compensation is completely dependent on your situation. The one constant is that hazmat truck crash injuries can be worth considerable money.

There are two broad general categories of damages in a Hazmat truck claim:

• Economic damages pay you for the actual financial losses associated with your injuries
• Non-economic damages compensate you for the experience that you have had to endure, and they can be substantial when you have suffered serious and permanent injuries.

You may also be awarded punitive damages if you can show that the trucking company was grossly negligent or careless.

Contact an Albuquerque Truck Crash Lawyer at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC Today

When you are in a fight for financial compensation after a hazmat incident, reach out to an Albuquerque truck crash lawyer at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC. We know the stakes you are facing, and our law firm comes ready to battle on your behalf. You can schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer by calling us today at 505-900-3559 or contacting us online. Our office is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as we also work with clients in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.