Why Consult with a Trucking Attorney?

If you were in a trucking related accident in Georgia which was not your fault, there are several reasons to contact an Atlanta trucking lawyer immediately. A trucking law attorney at McAleer can provide you with valuable information about trucking accidents in Georgia and whether you have a potential lawsuit for damages for your injuries. In order to preserve your recollection of events, it is a good idea to keep a log of what happened right before, during and after the accident. Relying on your memory of events a year or more after the fact could mean that valuable information about your case could be lost.

Contacting a Georgia trucking lawyer right after the wreck is also a great way to help you record information as a lawyer will help you recall facts about your case by asking you specific accident related questions. We will advise you to speak to no one about your case, especially to insurance adjustors who insure the at-fault truck driver who hit you. Instead, tell the insurance adjuster that you have retained a Georgia attorney and give them your attorneys name and phone number and provide no further information. Hang up if the adjuster insists on asking you questions about the truck wreck.

The Trucking Lawyers at McAleer Law will make sure you keep your log up to date by documenting experiences of pain, suffering, memory problems, lost wages, doctor's visits, etc. Your trucking lawyer will order police and accident investigation reports, take witness' statements, order medical bills and records, emergency room records, and will also help you negotiate the doctor's medical bills.

The best Georgia truck accident lawyers and Atlanta truck accident attorneys meticulously prepare your case for trial yet always explore the possibility of settling the case in order to reduce your risk of trial - trial is at times necessary but it is also expensive and there are inherent risks involved when you place the outcome of your case in the hands of an unsympathetic or unskilled judge. There are also risks at trial regarding the potential jurors - some counties are better than others for picking jurors from and certainly some jurors are better than others in terms of their ability to fully appreciate all of the evidence introduced at trial. We prefer to have smart and empathetic jurors but you do not always get enough of these types of jurors in a jury pool. This is why in most cases it is better to try to settle the case first. The amount of your settlement or jury verdict for that matter depends upon your damages and physical and mental injuries, whether you have a loss of wages, and the amount of your medical bills. If a settlement offer is made, your lawyer will advise you if he thinks you should settle the case or go to trial.

If you or someone you care about has been involved in a trucking accident, the best thing to do is to contact a trucking accident attorney at McAleer Law immediately at 404-816-7374.