Suwanee, GA Truck Accident Lawyers

Suwanee is an Atlanta suburb that is crucial for the region’s transportation industry. Several of the area’s largest highways run straight through it, including I-985, I-85, and State Route 317. As you drive to school, work, or kids’ activities, you’re likely to share the road with a tractor-trailer. But what happens when something goes wrong and you’re involved in a truck accident that leaves you injured?

That’s when it’s time to talk to the team at Bailey Javins & Carter. We understand the immense financial and physical losses caused by truck collisions, and we’re committed to helping victims fight for justice. Call our firm at 678-981-5370 to set up a consultation now.

Truck Accidents—a Danger on Georgia Roads

Truck accidents may appear to be few and far between. This, combined with the fact that truck drivers go through extensive training and are heavily regulated, gives a lot of people a false sense of security. They figure that they’re safe from truck accidents simply because they’ve never seen one and they trust truck drivers to get out of any sticky situations they end up in.

But when you think this way, you’re setting yourself up for serious harm. Truck drivers are human, just like everyone else on the road. On top of that, the vehicles they’re operating are far harder to drive and take a lot more time to come to a complete stop. As a driver, it’s important to leave plenty of space around tractor-trailers, avoid any fast maneuvers that may force them to take evasive action and stay clear of their blind spots at all times.

When truck accidents do reach Georgia roads, the damage is impossible to forget. A tractor-trailer is large enough to crash through guardrails, crush smaller vehicles, and flatten medians. The damage to drivers and passengers is even worse—a surprising amount of truck accident victims are left with catastrophic or fatal injuries.

Common Injuries Caused by Truck Collisions

Suwanee truck accidents can cause victims a wide range of injuries. Thanks to a tractor-trailer’s large size, it is much more likely to cause permanent or fatal injuries than smaller passenger vehicles. Injuries reported by victims include:

• Traumatic brain injuries: Truck accidents generate a massive amount of force. This type of force can cause severe brain injuries. Outcomes and deficits vary, depending on which part of the brain is affected, how quickly a victim seeks treatment, and how compliant they are with their treatment plan. Those with incredibly severe TBIs may be left in a comatose state indefinitely, be unable to communicate, or lose their ability to move independently.
• Spinal cord injuries: The spinal cord is the messenger between the brain and the rest of the body. Truck accidents can cause permanent spinal cord injuries that lead to paralysis, loss of mobility, incontinence, numbness and tingling, and other devastating physical issues.
• Musculoskeletal injuries: This category includes damage to the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. When injuries are treatable, they often require a recovery period of weeks or months. Patients are often put through rigorous treatment programs requiring surgery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other treatment options.

Who’s Liable for a Truck Accident?

Determining liability is one of the most challenging aspects of tractor-trailer collisions. In accidents involving passenger vehicles, liability generally rests with one of the two drivers. It isn’t quite as cut-and-dry in truck collisions. Potentially liable parties include:

• The truck driver: If the truck driver is an owner-operator or independent contractor, they could be legally liable for any damage they cause. A driver may be liable if they drive while distracted, speed, change lanes in an unsafe manner, or operate in any other manner considered unreasonable.
• The trucking company: When truck drivers employed by companies cause accidents, their employers are held liable. Employers can also be found liable for other reasons. For example, an employer that pushes drivers to ignore hours-of-service regulations, drive while fatigued, or put themselves and others in danger is not taking reasonable steps to keep others safe. Trucking companies may also be liable if they fail to do proper background and safety checks, and consequently hire unsafe drivers.
• Cargo loaders: Cargo must be strategically loaded to remain stationary and safe during a long haul. If loaders rush a job and leave a load unbalanced or poorly stacked, they may be responsible for any accidents that follow.
• Truck manufacturer or repair shop: Trucks that are inherently unsafe to drive, either due to dangerous components or poorly done repairs, are a ticking time bomb. When they do finally cause an accident, a skilled attorney may trace the issue back to a negligent manufacturer or repair shop.

As you may imagine, this can make it a lot harder to figure out who is liable. Each of the parties listed above is involved in your case, and none of them want to be left paying out a large settlement. While none of them will do anything to get you closer to a fair settlement, they will do whatever it takes to avoid taking the blame.

Why You Should Choose Bailey Javins & Carter

The team at Bailey Javins & Carter has handled many truck accident claims throughout the Atlanta area. We have specialized insight into the unique issues affecting truck accident claims, how trucking companies protect themselves from liability, and what it takes to hold the liable party responsible. Our only priority throughout this process is what is best for you. Whether your case settles or goes to court, you can count on us to be beside you the entire time.

Contact Us Today to Start Your Suwanee Truck Accident Case

When you’re ready to begin fighting for the compensation you deserve, it’s time to talk to the team at Bailey Javins & Carter. Connect with our Suwanee truck accident attorneys now by calling us at 678-981-5370 or contacting us online. During your free consultation, we’ll learn more about your collision and help you chart a path forward.