Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and costly property damage. If you or a loved one were hurt in a truck accident or you have lost someone in a fatal truck accident, you may be wondering about how to seek compensation.
The Alpharetta truck accident lawyers from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers help victims of truck accident injuries and fatalities pursue financial compensation for their damages. We know just how serious a truck accident can be – both personally and financially. Whether it is gathering evidence, negotiating a settlement, or representing you in court, our legal team is ready to fight for your right to seek compensation.
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Determining Fault in an Alpharetta Truck Accident Injury Case
Truck accidents are often complex personal injury cases to pursue because legal responsibility for the accident can lie with many different parties. Many truck accidents are also multilayered. They are influenced by factors such as road conditions, weather, and the actions of the truck driver, trucking company, and other motorists.
An Atlanta truck accident lawyer can investigate the facts of your case and determine who should be held accountable for the accident. The party liable for a truck accident may be the:
- The truck driver: Drivers are often required to work long hours and deal with erratic sleep schedules, and these conditions can lead to negligent driving. Truck drivers who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, text and drive, fall asleep at the wheel, or disregard traffic laws can be held liable when their actions cause a truck accident.
- The owner of the truck: The individual driving the truck is not always the party who owns the vehicle. The truck owner may be responsible for vehicle inspections, maintenance, and ensuring that the vehicle is safe to drive. If the owner’s failure to uphold these responsibilities contributed to the accident, the owner may be liable for damages.
- The trucking company: The trucking company may be responsible for an accident if the company failed to properly maintain trucks or hired truck drivers who were unqualified for the job. The company may also be liable if it allowed drivers to violate the hours of service regulations mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA limits the number of hours a truck driver can drive without taking a break to rest, among other regulations.
- The parts manufacturer: If faulty brakes, a defective steering mechanism, or another malfunctioning truck part led to the accident, liability may lie with the company that manufactured the defective truck part.
- The party who loaded the cargo: Unstable truck cargo or cargo that shifts within the trailer can cause truck accidents. If the cargo was not secured properly, the party responsible for cargo securement may be responsible for the accident.
- The manufacturer of securement devices: Truck freight can only be secured safely if tie-downs and other securement devices are reliable. If faulty securement devices led to loose or falling cargo, the company that designed or manufactured the securement devices may be liable.
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The fault for your truck accident may lie with several of the parties listed above. It is also possible that your own actions contributed to the truck accident in some way. For example, if you were speeding when you were struck by a truck driver, the defendant may argue that your injuries were exacerbated by your speed.
Fortunately, Georgia law allows individuals injured by negligence to pursue compensation for their injuries as long as they are less than 50 percent responsible for the injury-causing accident. According to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) §51-12-33, if you contributed to the severity of the accident, the amount you receive in compensation is reduced by your degree of fault.
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Gathering Support for Your Injury Claim
Determining who is liable for your truck accident is the first step toward successfully gaining compensation on your behalf. The next step involves gathering evidence that demonstrates the responsible party’s liability. Evidence may include:
- Trucker logbooks and truck driver records
- Inspection reports
- Vehicle maintenance logs
- Information from truck weigh stations
- Truck company hiring protocols
- Photographs and videos of the accident scene
- The truck’s vehicle data
- GPS data
In building your case, an Alpharetta truck accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may also consult with other experts, such as medical or traffic safety professionals. If their consultation is necessary, these professionals have the skills needed to investigate the circumstances of your accident.
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Common Forms of Compensation in Accident Claims
The type and monetary value of the damages you may receive after a truck accident will depend on the severity of the accident and the financial losses you incurred as a result. If you were hurt in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost income
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Property damage
If a truck accident resulted in the death of your spouse, child, parent, sibling, or other loved one, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- The deceased person’s medical bills
- The deceased person’s pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial expenses
- The loss of your loved one’s income and work benefits
- The loss of your loved one’s companionship and other intangible benefits
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OCGA §9-3-33 statute of limitations places a two-year time limit on personal injury and wrongful death claims. If you are interested in pursuing compensation for your injury or the death of a loved one, it is important to act quickly.
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