Georgia Fatal Truck Accident Death Attorney

Because of their size and weight, commercial trucks, such as semi-trucks and 18-wheelers, can cause serious injuries or even fatalities when involved in a collision with a car, motorcycle, or bicycle. If you have recently lost a loved one in a large truck collision, you should contact an experienced Georgia fatal truck accident attorney in order recover damages and a sense of justice from the reckless or negligent driver who caused this senseless tragedy.

Fatal truck accidents can be caused by a number of factors, including driver inexperience, fatigue, distraction, and intoxication. Failing to follow traffic laws, such as cutting off other vehicles or speeding, can also lead to serious collisions. External factors, such as poor weather conditions (ice, rain, heavy wind) and poor road conditions (pot holes, debris on the roadway), can also contribute to a fatal truck accident.

Improper truck maintenance can lead to accidents. Federal regulations require truck operators and trucking companies to inspect, repair, and maintain all truck parts and accessories. Truck operators must keep a written vehicle inspection report and the trucking company must retain the report for at least one year. If the truck operator did not properly maintain the truck, he or she as well as the trucking company could be held liable for the wrongful death.

If the truck had any defective parts, such as tires or brakes, which led to the fatal truck accident, the parts manufacturer may be held liable for failing to maintain safety standards. An accident reconstruction specialist can inspect the truck to determine if defective parts were responsible for the wreck.

Hiring an experienced fatal truck accident attorney quickly is extremely important. The trucking company or insurance company may contact you soon after your loss in order to offer you a settlement. Because the trucking and insurance companies look at their bottom line, rather than your best interests, they may not offer you the compensation you deserve for your tragic loss. An attorney can negotiate with the trucking or insurance company in order to obtain a fair settlement. If one cannot be reached, the attorney will take your case to trial in order to recover damages.

The Atlanta truck accident attorneys at Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis have over 150 years of collective experience in helping clients recover damages for their loss. To learn more about how we can help you during this difficult time, please contact our law firm today.