Trucking Accidents in Georgia, General Information

Because trucking accidents have steadily increased over the past several years, federal, state and local governments and even truck manufacturers have acknowledged that big rig trucks cause a large portion of fatal traffic accidents on our interstates, roadways and highways in Georgia and throughout the United States.

In recognition of the rising dangers tractor trailers pose, states governments and the U.S. government have devised legislation and codes specifically related to large trucks. These regulations put a cap on how many hours a trucker can remain at the wheel with no rest. Additionally, the weight of trailer loads is tightly regulated and the fines for towing over-loaded trucks are substantial. Many deadly tractor accidents often occur when these regulations are broken. We work with trucking accident experts, such as accident re-constructionists and other qualified experts and engineers in order to properly evaluate the cause of the accident and determine fault.

Despite Efforts to Make Trucking Safer, Trucks Are Not Safe Enough

There are about 2,000,000 trucks registered to drive on American roads, and these numbers increasing the risk of a serious truck related accident. Accidents often occur when the truck drivers are in a hurry to get their loads delivered on time. Because deadlines are imposed on the hauling company, the trucking company often will have to pay late delivery penalties. This creates a situation where profits are more important than people and safety. Truckers, in the face of such pressures, will often stay up all night and day, take drugs (sometimes illegal drugs), not take required rest breaks, and drive at excessive speeds. These are common causes of truck collisions.

Truck accidents usually lead to severe injuries to the passengers in cars which are struck. For instance, spinal cord injuries, friction burns, deglove injury, broken bones, and traumatic brain injuries are frequently caused by truck accidents. In the worst cases, wrongful death is caused by a big rig truck wreck. Further, some trucks haul explosives, toxic materials such as poisons and gasoline, and just about any other biological or chemical hazard imaginable. Highway accident statistics indicate that big rig trucks are responsible for 1 of 9 roadway collisions and accidents and over 90% of those accidents involving passenger cars result in serious injury or death to the passengers of those cars.

Examples of a trucking accident are:

• Rush delivery deadlines put dangerous demands on truckers to deliver fast
• Truck operators become exhausted from long drives and lack of sleep
• Driver stress created by unrealistic time demands results in inattention
• Defective parts on a big rig can cause catastrophic loss.
• Exceeding the maximum weight load for a truck.

Above were a few examples of causes of trucking accidents however this is by no means an exhaustive list of truck related problems which can cause truck accidents. Obviously, there are the more widespread causes of accidents which occur through basic violations of the rules of the road. Also, a truck's cargo can cause a major hazard. Toxic spills can lead to a truck explosion, can melt a hole in the freeway and cause serious burns and death by the spread of deadly toxic smoke to other drivers on interstates and highways and even to residents who live next to these interstates and highways throughout Georgia and the U.S.

If you have been injured in a truck related accident, you may be entitled to money damages for your physical and mental pain and suffering. The Georgia trucking accident lawyers at McAleer Law are well equipped to expertly handle big rig truck accident claims. If you have been injured in a trucking accident in Georgia that was not your fault, such as the wrongful death of a family member, a deglove injury, chemical burns, broken bones or paralysis caused by a spine injury, you should hire experienced legal counsel right away. It is important you call a truck accident lawyer immediately to preserve your legal rights.

Get justice and fair compensation for all of your harms and losses caused by a trucking accident. The Atlanta, Georgia trucking accident attorneys at McAleer Law offer free legal advice as a part of your initial case consultation. Even if you are unsure as to whether you have grounds to make a claim you should contacting McAleer Law to determine whether or not you have a viable case as it will cost you nothing to do this. Call now - 404-816-7374.

McAleer Law is the Best Truck Accidents Law Firm in Atlanta

McAleer Law has excellent tractor-trailer personal injury attorneys. We have litigated complex and difficult semi truck cases and other truck-caused injuries and our Atlanta truck lawyers work hard to get you the maximum compensation under the law for your truck accident injuries.

Contingency Fee Means You Pay No Fee to Us Unless We Win for You

If you or a loved one was seriously injured from a truck accident in Atlanta, our trial attorneys want to help you recovery for your injuries, both non-economic (pain and suffering) and economic damages (like past, present and future economic loss). We treat every truck accident personal injury case with the highest professionalism and we cover all the costs to litigate your case up front. Under our standard contingency fee contract, we don't earn a fee unless we recover money for you.

If you were injured in an 18-wheeler truck accident in Atlanta or anywhere in the U.S., call our truck collision hotline at 404-816-7374 to discuss your claims for damages. Experienced Atlanta, Georgia personal injury attorneys are waiting to hear from you.