The weight of commercial trucks means they hit with greater force in a collision, often causing more severe injuries than other kinds of motor vehicle accidents. Injuries that truck accident victims can suffer include: Lacerations and abrasions Burns Dislocated joints Ligament sprains/tears Muscle and tendon strains/tears Broken bones Whiplash injury Nerve damage Herniated spinal discs Spinal cord injuries and paralysis Internal injuries or bleeding Facial injuries Traumatic brain injuries Toxic exposure from hazardous truck cargo Traumatic amputations or dismemberment