Lawrenceville Truck Accident Attorneys

What Compensation is Available for Truck Accident Claims?

Depending on the specifics of your case, you may be able to seek compensation for:

• Medical Expenses: This can include past, current, and future medical costs associated with your injuries, such as hospital bills, doctor visits, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.
• Lost Wages: If your injuries prevent you from working, you may be entitled to compensation for lost income, both past and future. 
• Pain & Suffering: This includes compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident and your injuries.
• Property Damage: If your vehicle or other property was damaged in the accident, you may be able to recover the cost of repairs or replacement. 
• Loss of Consortium: In cases where the accident resulted in severe injury or death, family members may be able to seek compensation for the loss of companionship, support, and services. 

It is important to note that the specific compensation available in your case will depend on a variety of factors, including the severity of your injuries, the extent of your financial losses, and the degree of fault of the other party. 

Different Types of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can occur in various forms, each posing unique risks and challenges:

• Rollover Accidents: The high center of gravity of commercial trucks makes them prone to rollovers, particularly on curves or during sudden maneuvers. These accidents can result in severe injuries to truck occupants and those in nearby vehicles. 
• Jackknife Accidents: When a truck's trailer swings out at an angle, it can create a dangerous "V" shape, blocking multiple lanes and causing chain-reaction collisions. 
• Underride Accidents: Due to the height difference between trucks and passenger vehicles, smaller vehicles can slide underneath a truck's trailer in a collision, often leading to devastating injuries or fatalities. 
• Head-On Collisions: These accidents are often catastrophic due to the immense force involved when two large vehicles collide head-on. 
• Rear-End Collisions: Though seemingly less severe, rear-end collisions with trucks can still cause significant injuries, especially if the smaller vehicle is crushed beneath the truck's rear. 
• Blind Spot Accidents: Trucks have large blind spots, making it difficult for drivers to see other vehicles in these areas. Accidents can occur when trucks change lanes or merge without seeing vehicles in their blind spots. 
• Wide-Turn Accidents: Trucks require more space to make turns, and accidents can happen when they swing wide and collide with other vehicles or objects. 
• Tire Blowouts: A tire blowout on a heavy truck can cause the driver to lose control, leading to a rollover or other type of accident. 
• Cargo Spills: Improperly secured cargo can shift or fall off a truck, creating hazards for other motorists on the road.

Common Truck Accident Injuries

The immense size and weight of commercial trucks make accidents involving them particularly devastating, especially in Lawrenceville where urban and highway traffic intersects frequently. Victims often suffer severe, life-altering injuries that can require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. 

Some of the most common injuries seen in truck accident cases include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): The impact of a truck accident can cause severe head trauma, leading to concussions, brain contusions, or even more severe brain injuries. TBIs can have long-lasting effects on cognitive function, memory, and personality. 
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis, significantly impacting a person's mobility and quality of life. 
• Broken Bones & Fractures: The force of a truck collision can easily lead to broken bones and fractures, often requiring surgery and lengthy recovery periods. 
• Internal Injuries: Blunt force trauma from a truck accident can cause internal bleeding or damage to vital organs, posing serious risks to the victim's health. 
• Burns & Lacerations: Truck accidents can result in severe burns and deep lacerations, which may require skin grafts and extensive scarring.

These injuries can not only cause physical pain and suffering but also lead to significant financial burdens.

How Do You Determine Fault in a Truck Accident?

We begin the process by collecting comprehensive evidence from the accident scene, including photographs, witness statements, and police reports. A crucial component is analyzing the truck's electronic logging devices and maintenance records, which can provide insights into driver behavior and vehicle conditions leading up to the accident.

Our investigation may involve reconstructing the accident and collaborating with experts to simulate the sequence of events. This helps us identify potential mechanical failures, driver errors, or regulatory violations that contributed to the accident.

Beyond physical evidence, Georgia's comparative negligence laws significantly influence the determination of fault. These laws recognize that multiple parties might share responsibility, with fault allocated based on each party's contribution to the accident.

Our objective is to meticulously piece together all the evidence and legal considerations to establish liability, whether it rests with the driver, the trucking company, or another entity. This allows us to build a compelling case within the legal framework and pursue the compensation you deserve.