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Trucking Accidents
Due to size disparities and the basic laws of physics, any collision between a commercial truck and a passenger car is likely to result in serious injuries and significant property damage.
At The Ausband Firm, our personal injury attorneys represent people who have been involved in truck accidents in the Atlanta metro area, and throughout the state of Georgia. Truck accidents are more common than you may think, and routinely happen on the Perimeter, 1-75, 1-20, 1-85, and 1-285. A truck accident, involving a tractor-trailer, an 18-wheeler, or a big rig, can cause devastating damage, and serious personal injuries, including paralysis, brain injuries, back injuries, nerve injuries, and death. The lawyers at The Ausband Firm are committed to helping truck accident injury victims receive compensation for the injuries they have sustained. We have provided this overview of 18-wheeler and tractor-trailer accidents to help you familiarize yourself with the accident injury settlement process. If you have any questions after reading this material, or if you wish to discuss your accident related injuries with a skilled personal injury attorney, please feel free to contact The Ausband Firm.
If you have been involved in a Georgia truck collision and you need an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney to fight for you, contact The Ausband Firm. We provide the knowledge and personal service you need to obtain the maximum recovery for your tractor-trailer, semi-truck, or big rig accident related injuries.
Truck Accidents - An Overview
A traffic accident involving a commercial truck, such as an eighteen-wheeler or other large freight carrier, can be much more catastrophic than an ordinary car accident. A typical fully-loaded large commercial truck can weigh 80,000 pounds or more, while an average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3000 pounds. Because of this size disparity, and due to the basic laws of physics, any collision between a commercial truck and another vehicle is likely to result in serious, even fatal, injuries. While statistics show that truck drivers are generally much more careful on the road than automobile drivers, and thankfully the incidence of fatal crashes involving trucks and other large vehicles has declined in recent years, large truck crashes still accounted for 5350 fatalities and 133,000 injuries in 2001.
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What to Do if You Are Injured in an Accident
A motor vehicle accident is a serious matter, particularly when it involves a commercial truck. You or someone else may have been seriously injured and even if you have not been injured, you may be wondering what you should do next.
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Truck Safety
Commercial trucking presents dangers that the drivers of passenger cars may never face. Although most truckers make every effort to be safe in their operations, there are a number of things that make commercial trucking hazardous. Some of the more common causes of trucking accidents are set out below. If you are injured in a commercial trucking accident, you need to consult an attorney with experience in handling truck accident cases.
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Lawsuit Chronology
If you are injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, you may be unsure of what to expect when your lawsuit is filed. An experienced lawyer will be able to answer any specific questions you might have about your case, but the following chronology will provide an overview as to how a civil suit normally proceeds.
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Common Causes
Commercial vehicles such as eighteen-wheelers and other large freight carriers are a unique presence on roads that are occupied mostly by small passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles present dangers that are also unique. Not only do commercial truck drivers need to be aware of the special circumstances presented by the large vehicles they are driving, but other drivers on the road also need to use caution in their presence. Especially on major highways and at higher speeds, seemingly insignificant driving errors that may occur without consequence where small vehicles are concerned can result in catastrophe when an eighteen-wheeler is involved.
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Truck Accidents Resource Links
Share the Road Safely
From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), dedicated to reducing motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks.
Insurance Information Institute
Includes information on vehicle safety, insurance, and more.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Division of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Safety programs, regulations, and facts related to the prevention of commercial truck and bus accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
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