Truck Accident Attorney in Atlanta

Causes of Truck Accidents

Unfortunately, accidents involving trucks are commonly more severe than car collisions due to the weight and size of a truck.  Many truck accidents are preventable, had regulations regarding driver and vehicle safety been followed.  Commercial trucks log high mileage and require regular inspection and maintenance.  Long hours can make truck drivers fatigued which leads to accidents.  Driving overloaded or improperly loaded vehicles, drug use, alcohol abuse and driver distraction are all common causes for truck accidents.  The pressure to make schedules and deliver loads on time can result in violations, leaving victims in their wake.

David Van Sant, an Atlanta personal injury lawyer from our firm, worked for years defending tractor trailer companies and motor carriers who were involved in accidents.  This experience can now go to work for you by understanding the federal statutes which regulate truck drivers and navigating the sometimes complex legal issues involved.  Our goal is to obtain the highest compensation in your case so that you can regain your life and property as much as possible.

Gathering Evidence for Your Case

Injuries such as broken bones, burn injuries, crush injuries, spinal cord injuries and many other catastrophic injuries can all result from a violent truck collision.  The end result for you may be medical bills, legal battles, an inability to earn wages and emotional turmoil.  Unfortunately, insurance companies are frequently unwilling to pay proper compensation for injuries and attempt various tactics to delay or drastically reduce payments.  The insurance and truck companies are not going to give you a friendly hand when it comes to damages for negligence. 

With truck accidents we utilize witness statements, driver logs, skid mark and other on-site information, data on truck loads and many other facts, to put together an accurate picture of the actual cause of the accident and who was responsible.  At times, mechanical failure can be traced to the manufacturer of the truck as the one to be held accountable.  Whoever is at fault, rest assured that we will fight hard to see that you are justly compensated for the consequences of your accident.

Contact a Truck Accident Attorney in Atlanta if another's negligence has resulted in a truck accident, causing you or a loved one to suffer injury.