Tucker, GA Truck Accident Lawyers

With millions of commercial trucks on American roads every single day, it’s clear that trucking is a crucial part of the nation’s economy. It’s particularly robust in Georgia, where there are nearly 400,000 CDL holders. Most commercial truck trips result in nothing more than a successfully completed delivery, but when something goes wrong, the damage adds up quickly. A single truck accident can cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage and bodily harm.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a Tucker, GA truck accident, it’s time to explore your legal options with the team at Bailey, Javins & Carter. Call us at 678-981-5370 to set up a time to meet with our truck accident lawyers.

What Makes Truck Accidents More Dangerous Than Other Vehicle Accidents?

Of course, any vehicle accident has the potential to cause catastrophic or fatal injuries—but truck collisions are far more likely to have these outcomes than others. To start, it’s impossible to ignore the size disparity between trucks and other vehicles. A truck that is fully loaded could easily weigh dozens of times more than a smaller passenger vehicle. No matter how slowly a truck of this size is moving, it can cause catastrophic damage to anything in its path.

There’s also the issue of what a truck is carrying. In the most dangerous accidents, a truck is carrying hazardous materials. This could be anything from explosives and flammable liquids to radioactive materials and corrosive chemicals. When a crash involves enough force, those dangerous materials could leak out onto the road, cause explosions, interact with chemicals in the air, or infiltrate the groundwater. 

The consequences of these collisions can extend long beyond the day of the actual accident. Even if a truck isn’t carrying hazardous materials, several tons of cargo can do a lot of damage. Cargo may get thrown across the road, hitting other vehicles, damaging guardrails and medians, and causing multi-vehicle pileups as other vehicles try to avoid the debris.

Finally, getting full and fair compensation for a truck accident in Tucker can be extremely difficult. Trucking companies may run on thin profit margins, and increases in their insurance rates can narrow that margin further. They fight tooth and nail to deny liability, as do their insurance providers. Even if your case seems open-and-shut to you, you can expect the trucking company and their insurance company to fight back against your claim.

How FMCSA Regulations May Affect Your Case

One factor that often comes into play in Tucker, GA truck accidents is FMCSA regulations. The FMCSA maintains strict regulations that govern various aspects of the trucking industry. Violating these regulations can land trucking companies and drivers in a lot of trouble, costing them penalties and potentially leading to the shutdown of the business.

If FMCSA regulations lead to an accident, that can go a long way in helping you prove liability. For example, the FMCSA has hours-of-service regulations limiting how long a truck driver can be on the road and setting minimum break requirements. If a truck driver violates this by driving several hours longer than they are permitted to, they could easily become fatigued and fall asleep at the wheel, causing a collision. This information is easy to prove, as the majority of trucks have electronic logging devices that show how long they have been running, how long it’s been since shutoff, and how many miles have been logged.

This is something your attorney will look into as they investigate your truck accident and try to pinpoint liability. When FMCSA regulations are violated, it generally comes down on the company. Even if the driver chose to violate regulations of their own accord, their actions are ultimately the trucking company’s responsibility.

Common Types of Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents

Because truck accidents can be so much more severe than car accidents, more severe injuries are somewhat common. Injuries reported by truck collision victims include:

• Serious bone fractures: Multiple fractures are common in serious truck accidents, often involving months of rehabilitation and surgical intervention.
• Traumatic brain injuries: Traumatic brain injuries can be one of the most devastating outcomes of a truck accident. Those with minor TBIs can often bounce back with minimal medical care, relying on rest and time. However, those with moderate or severe injuries may find themselves with long-term or permanent effects, such as inability to speak, inability to walk, poor emotional regulation, and memory loss.
• Crush injuries: Crush injuries can happen when victims are pinned under trucks or crushed by cargo. These injuries can be difficult to treat, as they often lead to serious complications.
• Amputations: Amputations may occur when limbs are ripped off in a crash or when there is so much damage to a limb that it must be surgically removed.
• Spinal cord injuries: When victims suffer spinal cord injuries, they may lose sensation and function in affected areas of the body. The higher on the spinal cord the injury occurs, the more function is lost.
• Internal bleeding: Internal bleeding can be the result of ruptured blood vessels or organs. Without immediate medical attention, there is no chance of survival.

How the Team at Bailey Javins & Carter Can Help You

Our team’s extensive experience in Georgia truck accident cases puts us in a position where we can fight aggressively for our clients—we know how insurance companies prevent victims from getting the full and fair compensation they are owed. More importantly, we know how to fight back against their tactics and prove what our clients deserve. Through a thorough investigation and careful analysis of the evidence, we’ll build an ironclad case proving the other party’s liability and highlighting the extent of your damages.

Reach Out Today to Start Your Case

When you’re ready to move forward with your Tucker truck accident claim, the team at Bailey Javins & Carter is here to help you. During your free consultation, we’ll learn more about your injuries and how they have impacted you. Set up a consultation right away by calling us at 678-981-5370 or reaching out online.