Veteran Atlanta, Georgia Semi-Truck Accident Attorneys
Commercial Truck Accidents • Tractor-Trailer Accidents
The worst crash injuries are caused by speed and mass. For this reason, wrecks involving massive vehicles such as tractor-trailers, dump trucks, commercial vehicles, buses, and trains are more likely to result serious injuries and deaths than any other type of accident.
Injured in a truck accident? Contact our Atlanta office today to discuss your case in a free consultation. Call 404-760-7400.
Investigating Trucking Accidents
- Was the truck speeding?
- Was it following too closely?
- Did it change lanes suddenly?
- Was the truck improperly loaded?
These are some of the questions we ask to determine fault in a semi-truck accident. Vehicle maintenance records must also be investigated, especially those involving critical safety components such as the truck’s brakes. If the accident was caused by improper maintenance by the trucking company or driver, you may be awarded punitive damages — damages in excess of your actual loss.
Driver Fatigue
Many trucking accidents are caused by operators who drive for prolonged periods of time without rest. If the driver becomes fatigued, they are less attentive. They may even use stimulants to help stay awake.
Drivers are allowed drive a certain amount of uninterrupted hours before they have to take a rest break. Our attorneys will obtain driver logs to look for violations of federal motor vehicle safety regulations. We will also pursue drug toxicology screens of the drivers.
Identifying All Sources of Recovery
Many times, more over-the-road trucks are covered by more than one insurance policy. For example, one policy may cover the tractor, while another policy covers the trailer, and another policy covers the container. We are skilled at identifying all sources of recovery to help pay for your losses.
If you or a loved one has received any of the following injuries, contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible:
Brain injuries
Burn injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Other serious injuries
Fatal injuries (wrongful death)
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Take up the fight. Contact a veteran semi-truck accident attorney at Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance.
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