Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Georgia Truck, Bus, and Train Accidents

Any auto accident is unfortunate and can lead to serious, even fatal, consequences. However, accidents involving commercial vehicles have the potential to be larger-scale disasters, due to the potentially large number of people travelling on the vehicle, coupled with the size and weight of it. Commercial vehicles are owned by companies or governments that have a responsibility to maintain their equipment and hire drivers who are reliable and competent to handle it. Victims of a commercial vehicle accident may have grounds to file a Georgia accident lawsuit against these negligent parties to recover compensation for the damages they have incurred.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a commercial vehicle accident, contact our experienced attorneys today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Commercial Vehicle Lawsuits

Commercial vehicles are a broad category of larger-sized vehicles that are registered to a company and used for commercial purposes. They also include any vehicle that can carry more than 16 passengers. Some examples of commercial vehicles include: buses, tow trucks, mass transit, commuter trains, subways, long-distance carriers, garbage trucks, dump trucks, and package delivery vehicles.

A commercial vehicle accident lawsuit is often more complicated than a more traditional car accident claim. This is because the companies and government entities that own commercial vehicles are the usually the defendants in these suits. These organizations generally have skilled legal teams that they employ to defend against claims of this nature; a successful case against them requires an experienced attorney with extensive resources at his or her disposal.

It is important to speak with a Georgia commercial vehicle attorney as soon after an accident as possible. The party that is responsible for the vehicle will likely begin investigating almost immediately, giving them a head start and an edge in a potential lawsuit. Our attorneys have thorough investigation skills, and will take down witness testimony and inspect the vehicle that caused the accident to build a strong case on your behalf.

Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawsuits

If the driver of a commercial vehicle was negligent or the vehicle was not properly maintained, then the controlling authority of the vehicle did not perform their legal duty. Incompetent drivers are a danger to the passengers in the vehicle, as well as pedestrians and other drivers. Additionally, large vehicles that are not properly taken care of pose a large hazard to those around them, as in railroad crossing accidents. These companies and government agencies that have breached their duty to the public should be held responsible for their actions, and for the damage they have caused. 

If you have been in a commercial vehicle accident in Georgia, contact Morgan & Morgan today. Our Atlanta car accident attorneys offer free consultations through this site. Contact us to see if you can recover damages for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or for the wrongful death of a loved one.