Date: August 18, 2011By: Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyers

A recent Georgia truck accident was likely the result of mechanical failure, according to reports. Two individuals were injured in the Oconee County crash, which involved a tractor trailer, a concrete truck, and a passenger car. 

The accident took place on U.S. 441, and was allegedly the result of the left front tire coming loose from the tractor trailer, which was heading south on the highway. The truck then lost control, sideswiping a concrete truck headed in the opposite direction and striking a Buick Enclave SUV. The concrete truck driver was ejected from his vehicle and the driver of the SUV sustained injuries as well, although neither has reportedly suffered any serious harm. The concrete truck flipped over in the course of the crash.

Truck accidents can be the result of driver error, but in cases of mechanical failure such as this, it may warrant an investigation into the trucking company’s practices. Trucking companies are legally bound to inspect their equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure that they are not endangering other drivers on the road.

If a trucking company was negligent and it caused a Georgia trucking accident, the victims may have legal recourse in the form of a truck accident lawsuit. Attorneys who are experienced in this type of litigation know how to inspect these companies’ records and check their practices against the federal and state regulations to which they must comply. If you have been injured in a tractor trailer accident, contact an experienced Georgia truck accident lawyer to discuss your potential to file a legal claim.

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