With more and more commercial vehicles sharing the road with passenger vehicles each year, truck accidents are on the rise. The consequences of a collision between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle are usually devastating for the occupants of the smaller passenger vehicle, frequently involving serious injuries or fatalities. The lawyers at Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, have special expertise in the litigation of trucking accidents and have achieved a remarkable record of success in this area of personal injury litigation. In fact, our firm publishes a book on handling trucking cases entitled, “Understanding Motor Carrier Claims.” You can request a copy of our book by filling out the form on this page or visiting our trucking website for the online version.
Trucking accidents deal with personal injury and wrongful death litigation resulting from accidents with commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, buses, dump trucks and similar vehicles. Federal regulations set minimum standards for the operation of commercial vehicles and require companies to conduct routine inspections and maintenance on these vehicles to protect the public. Unfortunately, truck companies and their drivers do not always adhere to these standards, which can lead to catastrophic injuries and even death.
What You Can Do
The longer the victim waits to contact an attorney following a truck accident, the more difficult it is to preserve the evidence necessary to present a successful case. The law only requires truck drivers and companies to retain crucial documents, such as the driver’s log, for a limited period of time. If these documents are lost, it may be impossible to prove negligence. A qualified attorney will immediately obtain and preserve copies of any documents that may serve as important evidence during a trial.
Injured victims will also have to deal with the trucking company’s insurance adjusters. Because of the catastrophic damage and injuries usually associated with commercial truck-passenger vehicle collisions, insurance companies stand to lose a lot of money. From the moment the accident is reported, insurance adjusters will be working to limit the truck company and driver’s liability. An attorney will look after the victim’s interests and help ensure the victim’s ability to pursue civil litigation in the future.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision with a truck or other commercial vehicle, our lawyers can help. Contact Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC to schedule your free consultation.
Why Choose Our Truck Accident Lawyers?
At Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, our truck accident lawyers have devoted many hours of research and study to state and federal regulations governing trucking accidents law. The publication of Understanding Motor Carrier Claims has been one of our greatest achievements. This book outlines the federal and state laws that govern the maintenance and operation of commercial vehicles. For a complete analysis of motor carrier law, please visit our trucking website to view the online version or request a copy by filling out the form on this page.
In addition to our achievements in research and writing in the area of trucking accidents, we have litigated numerous trucking accidents claims in Georgia and throughout the Southeast, successfully recovering millions of dollars in damages for seriously injured clients and their families. Our truck accident attorneys have the expertise and resources necessary to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Contact Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC in Atlanta, Georgia for a free evaluation of your case by one of our truck accident attorneys.