Truck vs Car Related Accidents
Semi-truck drivers are under constant pressure to meet tighter and tighter deadlines. The persistent demand on semi-truck drivers to deliver their loads in the shortest time and at the lowest price means that the drivers sharing the road with them are more likely to suffer very serious accidents resulting in life-threatening injuries.
The personal injury attorneys at Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. understand the devastation caused by trucking accidents. For this reason, our Atlanta lawyers work hard to recover full and fair compensation for injuries and wrongful deaths caused by negligent truck drivers and trucking companies. Contact us now for free assessment of your case.
A typically loaded semi-truck with trailer can weigh up to 80,000 lbs or 40 tons. The amount of weight and momentum behind a semi-tractor trailer truck means that any crash will result in very serious injuries and, very often, wrongful death. This makes car vs. truck related accidents the most lethal of all road vehicle accidents in Georgia.
If a driver’s careless or reckless driving caused the motor vehicle accident, then that person may be required to pay for any damage caused by his or her negligent actions. Evidence of careless or reckless driving include:
- disobeying traffic signals or traffic signs,
- driving too slow or speeding,
- driving without regard to weather conditions,
- driving while intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs,
- excessive or improper lane changes,
- improper passing, and
- turning without a turn signal.
If the accident involves a commercial driver, your qualified Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. attorney will look for additional signs of negligence on the part of the truck driver, such as
defective or improperly maintained equipment, such as brakes, tires, and load straps,
driving while tired or driving too many hours each week, and
improper loading or balancing that leads to load shift related accidents.
Semi-tractor trailer accidents can be caused by brake failure, driver fatigue, excessive speed, impaired driving, shifting loads, and tire separation or blowouts. Our lawyers use accident reconstruction experts, investigators, and other professionals to determine the cause of a truck wreck and prepare a strong case of liability against the truck driver and trucking company.
Your case will be handled personally by an experienced personal injury lawyer who is compassionate with clients but aggressive in protecting their rights. There is no charge for the initial consultation. You will pay no attorney’s fees unless we obtain financial compensation in your case. You can rely on Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. to pursue full financial compensation for the harm you have suffered.