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As a victim of a truck involved crash, what kind of damages can I recover?
In Georgia, the victim of a truck involved crash may be eligible to recover money damages for injuries and harms he or she suffered. These harms can be financial, physical or emotional, and can extend far into the future. The most common type of damages are known as “compensatory damages,” which cover damages specifically… Read More »
Gathering Evidence in Trucking Accident Cases
The success or failure of any case hinges on effectively presenting facts to a jury. To effectively present the facts, an attorney must be both skilled and tenacious in identifying, preserving and gathering critical evidence. Nowhere is this more true or important than in trucking accident cases. That is because the key evidence in these cases is… Read More »
Trucking Accidents: Driveru2019s Fatigue and Federal Regulations
The typical workday is 8 hours long, which can leave anyone tired and fatigued. Truck drivers are often paid by the mile[1] – creating an economic incentive to go as far as fast as possible. Days for these drivers behind the wheel of an 80,000 truck have a real risk of significant fatigue, and with… Read More »
Distracted Driving: A Leading Cause in Truck Involved Accidents
Distracted Driving is the practice of driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity. In most instances that other activity involves using a cell phone, GPS or other electronic device.[1] Truck drivers often engage with these and other distractions while driving due to long stretches of time spent on the road and behind the… Read More »
What is Negligence and How Does It Relate to a Trucking Accident?
What is Negligence? Trucking accidents usually result from one party driving negligently. There are many things that can be considered negligent, such as: Aggressive driving Tailgating / Speeding Cell phone use (distracted driving) Fatigue (paid by the mile) Untrained/Unqualified drivers Drug/Alcohol Abuse Unbalanced or overloaded cargo And the list goes on and on In… Read More »
5 Things You Should Do Immediately After Being in a Truck Involved Collision
As Georgia lawyers with years of experience handling tractor-trailer claims, we’ve identified 5 important steps everyone should take immediately after being in a truck involved collision. 1. If Possible, Move Your Car Out of Danger of the Truck Involved Collision Most people think that they must leave their car exactly where it was located… Read More »
Do I Need A Truck Accident Attorney if Iu2019ve Been in A Collision With A Tractor Trailer?
Do I need a truck accident attorney? If you’ve been injured in an auto accident and you were not at fault, then hiring a truck accident attorney is often the best way to ensure a fair settlement, especially when the collision involves a tractor-trailer or commercial vehicle. While not every auto accident claim you file requires… Read More »
5 Tips To Reduce Your Chance Of Being In A Truck Involved Crash
While we all routinely use the word “accident” to refer to traffic crashes, the fact is most wrecks are entirely avoidable and happen because one or more drivers is negligent. The same is true of a truck involved crash, but the consequences to people and property are magnified because of a truck’s size and… Read More »
Trucking Accidents: the 6 Most Common Causes
UPDATED 9/24/2014 There are many different causes of trucking accidents. If you or a loved one are injured in a trucking accident, you must prove what caused it. Proving the causes of trucking accidents is difficult: an Atlanta trucking accident lawyer will consult with regulatory experts and engineers, or law enforcement professionals who specialize in forensic… Read More »
The other driver was drunk, can I sue for Punitive Damages?
The short answer is Yes! The purpose of Punitive Damages is to punish the Defendant or make the Defendant an example to others in order to deter similar future tortious behavior. To obtain Punitive Damages the personal injury Plaintiff must show a heightened degree of blameworthiness with clear and convincing evidence, such as willful… Read More »