The injuries suffered in a collision with a truck don't significantly differ from those in any other accident. The difference is that with the vast advantage that the truck has in size and weight, most of the injuries will affect those in the passenger vehicle, who will suffer more severely than those in a car-to-car collision. Some of these injuries include: Head & Brain Injuries - These are among the most common injuries suffered in truck accidents. Occupants of the struck vehicle are tossed around inside it and possibly jammed or crushed by the impact of the truck. Skull fractures are not uncommon, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) of greater or lesser severity are typical injuries. Even seemingly mild brain trauma can result in potentially fatal complications. The description of the injury as mild TBI relates only to the initial presentation of symptoms and not to the overall prognosis. TBIs that medical professionals initially deem mild can still cause serious, lasting effects and complications. If you are diagnosed with any TBI, watch for complications or lingering effects. Back & Neck Injuries - The most devastating back and neck injuries occur when damage to vertebrae causes damage to the spinal cord, the main element of the central nervous system. A tear in the spinal cord ends communication from the brain to the nerves and muscles below the injury. Temporary or permanent loss of sensation or paralysis from the point of injury down may result. Fractures - Fractures always require medical attention, and some fractures need emergency surgery. Bone breaks can cause permanent impairments or life-threatening infections if the bone pierces the skin. Broken ribs can cause damage to vital organs, and broken jaws or facial bones often require surgery and might cause disfigurement. Burns & Scarring - Explosions and fires following truck accidents can lead to severe burns. Burns require extensive treatment, and some victims develop life-threatening infections. Burn victims might need extended time in a burn center, and treatment can be painful. Even after weeks or months of treatment, many burn victims have permanent disfigurement that causes emotional suffering. Death - Death is a potential consequence of a truck accident. If a death results from the truck accident, the victim’s estate can seek all the damages the victim might have recovered in a personal injury suit, plus the long-term injuries suffered by the survivors.