Recovery After A Commercial Truck Crash In Georgia
Tractor-trailers are a common sight on the roads around Atlanta, and chances are that you have had more than one close call with them. Weighing up to 80,000 pounds with just a single loaded trailer, these vehicles have the power to cause you and your loved ones serious injury in a collision.
Our attorneys know that there are often underlying causes behind the initial details of a collision that involves a big rig. We are dedicated to helping you uncover the truth of what really happened and holding all responsible parties financially accountable.
Negligent Actions And Common Causes Of Truck Crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established strict guidelines for truck drivers and companies to follow. The requirements are aimed at keeping you safe. However, many of these parties choose to ignore the rules and act in negligent ways.
These actions and causes of truck crashes include:
- Ignoring rest guidelines: In an effort to make more money, many companies encourage their drivers to stay on the road longer than the set time limits.
- Improper loading: Cargo may exceed weight or height limits set by state laws or may have been loaded in such a way that causes the trailer to tip over easily.
- Equipment failure: This may occur when manufacturers use defective parts or trucking companies fail to conduct proper maintenance of their fleet vehicles.
- Failing to adjust for weather conditions: Truckers may continue to travel at unsafe speeds despite the presence of rain, snow or ice.
- Using cellphones: The FMCSA issued an official ban on the use of handheld cellphones, but many truckers continue to use them while behind the wheel.
Additionally, truckers may be operating under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or prescriptions. Our attorneys will examine the circumstances of your collision to determine the real reason behind the crash.
Have you been injured in a truck crash? Contact Neuberger Law, LLC, for assistance in seeking compensation at 678-813-1957.
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Our lawyers at Neuberger Law, LLC, are focused on your best interests and will help you seek the maximum compensation available for your traffic collision. You can submit information about your case through our online form, or you can call us at 678-813-1957 to schedule a free initial consultation.