18-Wheeler Accident Injury
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18-Wheeler Accident Injury
Georgia Truck Accidents Can Result in Serious Injuries
Driving on Georgia’s busy highways comes with the risk of truck accidents. These incidents are particularly common in major cities like Atlanta, where congested roads increase the likelihood of crashes. Commercial vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs, and semi-trucks, often contribute to severe injuries on Georgia’s roadways.
How Truck Accidents Differ From Other Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck accidents are far more complex than standard car accidents due to the strict regulations that govern the trucking industry. Both state and federal agencies regulate factors such as how long a truck driver can stay on the road, the maximum weight trucks can carry, and how often maintenance must be performed. Unlike drivers of personal vehicles, truck drivers are required to keep detailed logs and closely track their driving hours.
In a truck accident, multiple parties can be held liable, including fleet owners, truck drivers, manufacturers, and even road maintenance crews. This involvement of multiple parties makes filing a truck accident claim significantly more complex than one involving only passenger vehicles.
When large trucking companies are involved in an accident, insurance representatives may quickly show up at the scene, often pressuring victims to settle before they fully understand their rights. That’s why hiring an experienced Georgia truck accident attorney is essential. A knowledgeable attorney will stand up to large corporations and fight to secure the compensation you deserve.
Why Truck Accidents Happen
An Atlanta truck accident attorney, or one from any of Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C.’s other seven offices across Georgia, can assist you in pursuing compensation for your injuries and losses after a truck accident.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Georgia:
- Tight deadlines
- Traffic congestion
- Sleep deprivation from long workdays
- Inexperienced truck drivers
- Poor maintenance, leading to tire blowouts
- Driver distractions
- Hazardous road conditions
- Weather-related factors
These complexities make it crucial to have experienced legal representation to help navigate your claim.
How Ken Nugent’s Georgia Truck Accident Attorneys Can Help
Our Georgia truck accident attorneys conduct thorough investigations, examining police reports, truck maintenance records, and corporate safety data. We also reconstruct the accident scene, review driver logs, and analyze all relevant aspects of the crash. This comprehensive approach ensures you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
In addition to injury compensation, we help you recover damages for the “diminished value” of your vehicle, which refers to the loss in its resale value after repairs.
Check out our results to see how we’ve helped other truck accident victims.
Helping Georgia Truck Accident Victims—One Call, That’s All
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No matter where you are in Georgia, one of our representatives can be with you within 24 to 48 hours. They will guide you through the injury claim process and help you with the necessary paperwork to get your case started.
We make it simple for you to reach out for a free, no-obligation case evaluation and receive the injury assistance you need quickly:
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