Georgia is a major route for large commercial trucks that bring goods and services in and out of the state. As much as we rely on large trucks, they present a substantial danger to smaller vehicles sharing the road. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident resulting from the truck driver’s or company’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. Call (770-205-8887) Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C. to speak with a Sandy Springs injury lawyer.
Why Hire Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C. for Your Truck Accident Lawyer In Sandy Springs?
For over 30 years, we’ve dedicated our legal careers to injury-victim advocacy, including against powerful trucking companies and their insurance providers. With our team representing you, expect the following:
- A free, confidential consultation with a compassionate attorney in Sandy Springs who will evaluate your case, and then contingency-based payment, so you only pay us after first receiving your compensation
- A personalized strategy based on the unique details of your case with the goal of maximizing your compensation
- Open communication and honesty, with a dedication to our clients that has won our firm many prestigious awards
We are a trial-ready law firm with a history of results that make insurance companies take notice, including a recent $2,000,000 win for a client’s accident with a commercial vehicle.
What are the Common Causes of Truck Accidents In Sandy Springs, GA?
Large commercial trucks make wide turns, have extended blind spots, and require long braking distances. They also far outweigh family vehicles, often by as much as 76,000 pounds. Most truck accidents in Georgia and elsewhere stem from driver negligence or trucking company violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Common causes of truck accidents include the following:
- Unsafe lane changes (blind spot accidents)
- Tailgating
- Speeding or failing to adjust speed to inclement weather conditions
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Improper merging
- Illegally passing
- Tire blowouts
- Mechanical failures due to poor maintenance or defective equipment
- Suddenly shifting cargo
In some cases, an attorney’s investigation into a Sandy Springs truck accident case discovers additional liable parties, such as a negligent road maintenance agency or contractor. Under Georgia’s comparative negligence law, we pursue compensation from all parties that contributed to the accident.
What Can I Get From a Sandy Springs Truck Accident Claim?
Truck accident injuries range from mild to severe, or even catastrophic. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), around 70% of truck accident injuries and fatalities happen to motorists in smaller vehicles, not the truck driver. A successful claim recovers compensation for common injury-related damages such as the following:
- Reimbursement for medical expenses
- Projected future medical expenses
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Lost wages
- Future income loss or reduced earning ability due to disability
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury compensation for permanent loss, such as loss of limb, disfigurement, organ loss, loss of one of the senses, or diminished quality of life
If you lost a loved one in a truck accident, a wrongful death attorney from Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C. is ready to help your family recover compensation and a voice for justice.
Contact a Sandy Springs Truck Accident Lawyer
Proving liability in truck accident claims requires an experienced investigation due to the multiple parties responsible for maintaining, regulating, loading, and driving trucks. Unfortunately, the involved insurance company may attempt to assign a portion of liability to you to reduce the payout of your claim, and may even shift liability your way by assigning you 51% or more of fault for the accident. Your case deserves firm, assertive legal representation to safeguard your best interests. Call Jonathan R. Brockman to learn more about your legal rights after a car accident in Sandy Springs.