Any type of motor vehicle accident can result in significant injuries for the drivers and passengers involved, but an accident with a truck can carry a high level of danger. Trucks may be much heavier and larger than a typical automobile, meaning those riding in the car that the truck strikes could be facing life-altering injuries.
If a semi-truck or a delivery truck hit your car because of negligent driving, you have the right to pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. A Johns Creek truck accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to help with your case.
We know how challenging it may be for you and your family to deal with a loss of income because you cannot work as you recover from your injuries. This is why we take truck accident cases on a contingency-fee-basis with no up-front payments required. In this arrangement, we do not collect attorney fees unless and until you recover compensation in a settlement offer or court award.
Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888 for a free review of your case with a member of our team.
Truck Accident Causes
Most of the time, professional truck drivers are able to do their job safely. However, it just takes one moment where the trucker has a lack of focus or makes an error to allow the truck to careen out of control down the road.
Truck drivers could take a few actions that may be considered negligent when they are behind the wheel, including:
- Fatigued driving: where, if the driver spends too many hours behind the wheel, he or she could become tired, potentially falling asleep while driving or losing focus on the road, creating a dangerous situation and an accident.
- Drunk driving: where the truck driver has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs before starting a route.
- Distracted driving: where a truck driver is distracted by their cell phone, navigation unit, or anything else that lures their eyes or attention off of the road ahead.
- Malfunctioning equipment: where the trucker’s vehicle has an equipment failure on the road because of a mistake by the trucking company’s maintenance department, such as a blown tire or failed brakes, causing the trucker to lose control.
- Unsafe load: where the people loading the trailer on the semi-truck do so in an improper manner, causing the weight to shift as the driver is traveling on the road, which could lead to a loss of control and an accident.
When you hire a Johns Creek truck accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers represents you, we can study the facts of your case and find all of the parties who could be held liable in your crash.
If the trucking company did not make sure that the driver had the proper commercial license to drive a semi-truck, as defined by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), that could be considered an act of negligence on the part of the company, for example. If workers loaded the trailer improperly, the company that employed those workers could be found negligent too.
If you believe that another party’s negligence caused your accident, call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers at (404) 888-8888 for a free consultation on your case with a member of our team.
For a free legal consultation with a truck accidents lawyer serving Johns Creek, call (404) 888-8888
Johns Creek Truck Accidents FAQs
How Do Construction Site Conditions Contribute to Truck Accidents?How Are Construction Truck Accident Cases Handled Differently from Other Truck Accidents?What Are the Specific Regulations for Construction Trucks in Georgia?How Can I Prove a Construction Truck Was Overloaded at the Time of the Accident?What Should I Do if the Construction Truck Company Denies Responsibility?What Role Does Maintenance History Play in Construction Truck Accident Claims?Common Injuries in Truck Accidents
After a crash where your vehicle was struck by a truck, you could suffer significant injuries. A large truck, even traveling at a slow speed, could crush the much smaller passenger car, leaving those inside the car with a variety of injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injury
- Concussion
- Lacerations
- Deep bruising
- Damaged internal organs
- Internal bleeding
- Disfigurement
- Burns
- Muscle and ligament damage
Any of these types of injuries could cause you to miss quite a bit of work while you recover. You also may need a long hospitalization or multiple surgeries to try to help you heal as quickly as possible.
Johns Creek Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me (404) 888-8888
Pursuing Compensation for Your Damages
By filing a claim against the parties whose negligence caused your accident, your truck crash attorney may be able to recover compensation for your pain medical bills and reduction in quality of life. You may also have the ability to attempt to recover any wages you lost while being unable to work during the healing process, as well as wages you may not be able to earn in the future because of the injuries.
If the responsible party’s insurance company refuses to make you a fair settlement offer, you have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit against them. However, keep in mind that there is a general two-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits in Georgia, per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. If you wait too long and let this time limit expire, it could mean that your case gets dismissed.
When you work with a Johns Creek truck accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers on your case, we can handle all steps of the insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit process on your behalf.
Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now
Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers Today
Do not feel like you have to deal with the aftermath of a serious motor vehicle accident on your own. A Johns Creek truck accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to take over your case, leaving you with more time to focus on your family and on recovering from your injuries.
Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888 for a free case review with a member of our team. We may be able to represent you on a contingency-fee-basis with no advanced payments required.
Call or text (404) 888-8888 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form