Truck Accidents
Truck Accident Attorney Atlanta
About 100,000 people are injured in the U.S. each year in crashes involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks. About 5,000 died each year in truck accidents. In Georgia alone, more than 200 people lose their lives in truck accidents each year.
The massive weight of an 18-wheeler, particularly at highway speed, creates tremendous force in a collision with another vehicle. The devastating impact results in death or incapacitating injury more than 50 percent of the time — usually to those in the passenger vehicle.
Not Just Another Car Accident
Sorting out the aftermath of a truck accident is a complex job requiring knowledge of trucks, the trucking industry and the unique insurance issues involved. One-fourth of trucking accidents involve multiple vehicles and multiple victims, further complicating claims for compensation. Contact an experienced Atlanta, Georgia truck accident attorney at Gary Martin Hays & Associates if you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Georgia.
Experienced in Truck Accident Litigation
Our truck injury lawyers in Atlanta have handled all manner of truck accidents, including rear-end collisions, sideswipes, intersection crashes, under riding, colliding with detached trailers or jackknifed rigs, and head-on collisions.
We are familiar with the horrific injuries typical of tractor-trailer crashes, such as multiple broken bones and internal injuries; head and brain injury, lost limbs, paralysis and other major injuries and fatalities.
Getting to the Bottom
Our Atlanta accident attorneys act quickly, using investigators to photograph the crash scene and identify witnesses. We retain accident reconstruction experts to determine what happened. We also obtain the truck driver's log books, the company's maintenance reports and law enforcement reports.
Gary Martin Hays & Associates offers extensive knowledge in the causes of trucking accidents:
Truck Drivers: According to the Department of Transportation, one in six truck drivers are fatigued, often under pressure from their employer to exceed federal limits on driving without rest. In every trucking accident, we thoroughly investigate the background and driving record of the trucker. The DOT's recent study found that 85 percent of crashes attributable to the driver are caused by failure to recognize situations and poor decisions such as speeding or tailgating.
Truck Maintenance: The DOT found 30 percent of tractor-trailers involved in crashes had worn or improperly adjusted brakes. Bald tires, malfunctioning lights and other maintenance issues may contribute to a crash.
Road Conditions: Construction detours, obstructed views, road defects and other external factors might have led to the crash.
Full Compensation for Injuries and Losses
We will aggressively pursue a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit if the insurer won't offer a fair settlement. Truck crash victims may be able to collect for:
- Medical expenses and lost wages
- Future earnings
- Future surgery, home care, medications or medical equipment
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
Call toll free 866.710.4116 for a Free Consultation
Contact the Georgia trucking accident attorneys of Gary Martin Hays & Associates. We offer a free consultation at our offices in Atlanta (Duluth) and Athens. Our experienced personal injury accident lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
