Logging Truck Accidents

Logging truck accidents, because of the truck’s size and weight, especially when fully loaded, usually cause catastrophic injuries. The medical bills and loss of property can rob the innocent victim of his or her enjoyment of life, all because of one negligent Georgia commercial truck driver.

Georgia Logging Truck Accident Attorney

Georgia logging truck accident attorneys Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. have the right combination of knowledge, understanding, and ability to present a case clearly in order to prevail in a lawsuit on their clients’ behalf. We look for ways to mitigate those losses for our clients, first through a settlement negotiation or mediation and, failing that, through a personal injury lawsuit.

When the other driver is at fault, we look for the reasons, such as driving too fast for road conditions, inexperience with handling an 18 wheeler, or reckless driving. We check driving records as well as medical records for drug (illegal, over-the-counter, or prescription) or alcohol use.

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We also check the logbooks for alterations or revelation that federal laws have been broken through inadequate sleep or rest times. Interstate drivers are required to conduct pre-trip inspections, including securing the load, as well as periodic brake checks, in order to avoid commercial trucking liability. If the trucking company failed to properly screen, train and/or supervise the driver, you may be entitled to punitive damages as well as civil damages for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

Logging truck accident Georgia attorneys Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. are proud of their record of successful judgments. Respected by our opponents, we have built our successful practice with a balance of legal expertise, attention to detail, and aggressive advocacy for the victims of commercial trucking accidents.

Contact Trucking Accident Attorneys in Georgia – Goldstein & Hayes

When you need an experienced attorney because you’ve been hurt by a negligent logging truck driver, contact Atlanta catastrophic injury attorneys Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. at 404-920-4094.