An accident with a cargo truck can cause devastating damages and injuries. Cargo trucks are large and heavy, making it hard to stop or move quickly, resulting in an intense impact on other vehicles in an accident.
A Smyrna cargo truck accident attorney from our firm can stand by your side to fight for the compensation you deserve. Our personal injury lawyers provide personalized legal services so that you can focus on your health.
Damages From a Cargo Truck Accident
If you are a victim of a cargo truck accident, calculating your damages can be difficult. There are many factors and details that go into determining damages. A truck accident attorney can assess your accident and damages based on your specific circumstances. Common damages might include economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages include costs that are easier to calculate, such as medical care you need now or in the future, including costs for rehabilitation, surgery, and medications.
Loss of earnings or reduced earning capacity because of your injuries can also be calculated into economic damages. If your injuries prevent you from doing the job you did or prevent you from being able to get a different job, compensation could be awarded.
Property damage can also be included in economic damages for vehicle repairs or replacement of your vehicle based on fair market value. Property damages can also include belongings that were destroyed or damaged during the accident, such as your cell phone or prescription glasses.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages can be harder to measure. Examples of these damages include:
- Pain and suffering: This can include both your physical pain from an injury as well as your emotional turmoil.
- Physical disability or disfigurement: If your injuries from the accident have resulted in a change to how you are able to live your life because your physical body has been altered, damages could be awarded.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: If your injuries have resulted in losing the ability to enjoy activities you once did prior to the accident, you might be able to recover damages.
Negotiating a settlement amount is unique to each case and victim. Hiring a personal injury lawyer to support you through the process can take some of the weight off your shoulders during this trying time.
For a free legal consultation with a cargo truck accidents lawyer serving Smyrna, call (404) 888-8888
A Smyrna Cargo Truck Accident Attorney Can Help You
The benefits of hiring a truck accident attorney go beyond the assessment of damages for compensation. Advantages also include:
Investigating Your Accident
Sometimes it is apparent a driver did something wrong, but other times gathering evidence is critical to proving your case. Lawyers know what to look for and information to request from trucking companies, such as a data recorder that stores information about routes, vehicle miles, speed, brake usage, and hours of service, which is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
A lawyer from our team will also be able to request information from a police report and a report from a certified truck inspector about the truck that was involved in the accident. A combination of reports, data recorded and an examination of the driving log can all provide proof that either the driver was not following federal and state laws, exhibited driver error or negligence, or that a trucking company is at fault for the accident.
Supporting Communication with Various Parties
Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be very overwhelming. There are many parties to communicate with. A lawyer can advocate for your best interests while communicating and negotiating with other parties involved in the accident, including insurance companies.
Ensure You Meet Timelines
Filing paperwork can be confusing if you are unsure of how to complete specified forms related to your accident. An attorney knows how to fill out forms and ensure you are following the appropriate timeline according to Georgia’s personal injury statute of limitations, O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
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Determining Fault in a Cargo Truck Accident
While driving a cargo truck, a lot can go wrong. There are numerous errors drivers can make, putting themselves and others in harm’s way. But there are also other reasons cargo accidents can occur. Some common causes of accidents include:
- Truck driver fatigue and drug use result in decreasing the driver’s ability to control the truck and make safe decisions.
- Truck driver errors, such as exceeding the speed limit, inadequately checking blind spots, going around a curve too fast, or failing to take proper precautions in construction zones.
- Truck equipment issues or mechanical failure can also lead to crashes. Failure to properly maintain brakes and tires or steering are common mechanical errors that can lead to a driver being unable to control the truck. Removing or depowering front breaks and improperly loading or securing the cargo can also lead to rollovers and increase the risk of jackknifing.
Weather conditions, faulty road design, and even traffic sign failures or complications can lead to a cargo truck accident.
Proving Negligence
Proving who is liable for the accident can be more complicated than a car-to-car accident because there are more parties involved and could be legally held responsible. This is why hiring a lawyer to investigate your accident to gather evidence proving your case during negotiations is very important.
Proving negligence is vital to your case. We must show evidence proving the liable party ignored their duty of care to operate or care for the truck in order to keep others safe. We must then prove that their breach of duty of care caused you to suffer injuries leading to damages.
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Contact Bader Law Injury Lawyers For Your Free Consultation After a Cargo Truck Accident
If you are ready to have someone support you through the legal aspects of your case, contact us today for your free consultation. We promise to prioritize our communication with you, showing you the utmost respect while answering all your questions and giving you our full attention.
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