Atlanta’s Truck Accident Law Firm
Commercial trucks are everywhere
Atlanta Metro Area, from Midtown to Rural Interstates.
We trust the drivers of these giant vehicles to take care and stay focused on the road because, when something goes wrong, the outcome can be physically and emotionally devastating. When colliding with a commercial truck, your smaller vehicle is more likely to be at risk.
After an event like that, you shouldn’t have to worry about navigating the web of complex rules, standards, and policies. Trucking Companies deal in the business of accidents. It’s their home court. You need someone with experience on your side. You need Nick.
- Is a trucking insurance company trying to bully you into signing a settlement without speaking to an attorney?
- Do you suspect the driver of the truck might have been under the influence?
- Have you been seriously injured and are worried about medical bills?
These are all questions Nick can help you find the answer to.
When you’re the victim of a trucking accident that wasn’t your fault, it can throw your entire life into upheaval.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Don’t let them cheat you out of the money you need in order to get better. If there’s one thing we can’t stand, it’s a bully. When they try to bully you into taking less than what you deserve, Nick will be there to get what you’re owed.
Truck Accidents in Atlanta
The Difference In Damages
Some might think the potential damages involved in a trucking accident would be the same as in a collision with a normal passenger vehicle, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Commercial vehicles present a variety of issues, both from the physical side (They accelerate slower, have different blind spots, and are often towing heavy, shifting loads.) and from the regulatory side (Trucking company safety reporting, driver hours, and updated safety equipment.)
More Strict Laws
Truck drivers have federal laws they must follow, as opposed to passenger vehicles, who only have to adhere to state and local traffic laws.
Truck drivers must follow Hours of Service regulations, stipulating how long they can drive, how frequently they’re required to take breaks, and they must use Electronic Logging Devices which keeps track of their hours. Commercial truck companies and their drivers must follow a strict set of rules from federal departments (such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation) regarding things such as max weight, securing loads, and vehicle maintenance.
In the United States,
500,000 truck-related accidents occur yearly.
They’re happening nearly constantly.
Don’t become just another statistic. Call Nick and get what you’re owed today.
What Are Some Common Causes of Trucking Accidents in Atlanta?
Failing to properly check blind spots.
Driving recklessly in inclement weather.
Insufficient safety equipment.
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Fatigue from improperly implemented breaks.
Overloaded trailers.
Common Questions About Trucking Accidents in Atlanta
Very. Commercial trucks are involved in more fatal accidents than passenger vehicles, according to statistics released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Maybe. If the driver is an independent contractor, it may be difficult. It’s much more likely if the company and driver have an employee / employer relationship.
Generally, we’d prefer you let us do that. Anything you say may be used against you to deny or diminish your claim. The same goes if they call and offer you a settlement. They aren’t looking out for your best interests. We’ll take care of it for you.
Every situation is different, but generally you may be able to recover medical expenses (including rehab, pain management, or therapy) compensation for loss of income, pain and mental anguish, and physical impairment. Of course, we’ll get your passenger vehicle taken care of as well.
Generally, a large commercial vehicle that transports good such as big rigs, 18 wheelers, tow trucks, delivery trucks, box trucks, gas trucks, and tractor trailers (among others).
Atlanta’s Best Truck Accident Attorney
Driving around commercial trucks is dangerous,
but it’s part of life in Atlanta.
In a moment, you can go from a calm drive down 285 to a life-changing incident.
Don’t let someone else’s negligence derail your life.
Call Nick now and let him get you back on track.