Trucking Accidents
A fully loaded 80,000-pound truck has a lot of kinetic energy and can do great damage to a car — and the occupants inside. If you have been in an accident with a truck or a bus, you need an experienced truck accident attorney working for you.
The Dangers of Trucking Accidents
According to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), there are over 13 million large trucks and buses on the road. In the last year reported by the FMCSA, there were over half a million trucking accidents in the United States and over 100,000 injuries. Unfortunately, as the number of large trucks on Atlanta's roadways increases, so too do the number of truck accidents that occur each year. The trucking companies often have high-powered attorneys working for them. That's why you need an experienced truck accident attorney like me working for you.
What I Will Do for You as Your Truck Accident Attorney
- Give you expert legal advice and counsel
- Fight hard to make sure you are compensated for damages
- Review police reports, accident reports, and medical reports
- Interview witnesses and examine video footage including traffic and vehicle cameras
- Take steps to ensure important records are preserved
- Obtain drug and alcohol testing results from the truck driver
- Consult and utilize experts to recreate the accident scene
Types of Trucks We Handle Cases For
Top Causes of Trucking Accidents
Rollovers
Large trucks have a high center of gravity, making them susceptible to rollovers, especially when taking curves too fast or with unbalanced loads.
Distracted Driving
Truck drivers spending long hours on the road may become distracted by phones, GPS devices, or other distractions.
Fatigued Drivers
A sleepy, overworked, or fatigued driver has slower reaction times and impaired judgment, making accidents more likely.
Poorly Maintained Trucks
Failing brakes, worn tires, or other mechanical issues can lead to catastrophic accidents.
Reckless or Unsafe Driving
Speeding, aggressive lane changes, and tailgating are dangerous behaviors that cause accidents.
Unbalanced or Insecure Loads
An improperly loaded truck can shift during transit, causing the driver to lose control.
Driving Too Fast for Conditions
Fog, ice, rain, or snow require slower speeds, but many truck drivers fail to adjust.
Driving Under the Influence
Alcohol or drugs dramatically impair a driver's ability to safely operate an 80,000-pound vehicle.
What to Do if You Are Involved in an Accident with a Truck or Bus
Safety First
- If you suspect a pile-up is about to happen, get off the road!
- If possible and you have time, move your vehicle off the road. If you can't, get out of your car right away and go to a safe location.
- If safe to do so, put your car in park, turn on hazard blinkers, and turn off the engine.
- Place cones, triangles, or warning flares to warn approaching drivers (but watch for approaching traffic).
Get Help
- If you or someone else is injured, call for an ambulance right away.
- Call the police and do not leave the scene until they arrive.
- Call your insurance company and report the accident.
- Call us at (404) 596-5518 as soon as possible.
Be Wise
- Be polite, but do not tell anyone the accident was your fault, even if you think it was.
- There may be factors of which you are currently unaware (the truck driver may have been speeding, had failing brakes, or was driving too fast for conditions).
- Point out to the police officer anything you think he should know.
Document the Accident
- Get the name, address, phone numbers, license number, and insurance information of the truck or bus driver.
- Get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of witnesses.
- Take pictures of the vehicles, the accident site, and the conditions.
Why Choose BOB LAW?
- About half of my cases involve motor vehicle accidents, including truck-related accidents
- I fight to recover medical expenses, future medical expenses, and property damage
- I pursue compensation for loss of income and future loss of income
- I seek damages for your pain and suffering
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