Truck Driver Negligence

Atlanta Negligent Trucker Lawsuits

Truck driver negligence can have severe consequences for the other drivers on the road. An Atlanta trucking accident can cause serious property damage and injury, and, if the truck driver was negligent, the victims may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. If you or a loved one has been involved in truck accident, contact our experienced attorneys today by filling out the free, no obligation case evaluation form on this site.

Truck Driver Errors

It is crucial that a trucker drive with care and attentiveness. Reckless or careless trucking can lead to a potentially catastrophic truck crash, such as a jackknifing accident. Drivers could be held liable for an accident if they do any of the following:

There are specific regulations that for truck drivers in Georgia that do not apply to passenger cars. An experienced Atlanta trucking accident attorney can investigate the scene and interview witnesses to determine whether the driver broke the law. 

Truck Driver Fatigue

Truck drivers are not generally paid by the hour; more often than not, a trucker is paid per job. This leads some truck drivers to push themselves to deliver shipments a quickly as possible, in order to get more work. In these cases, long hours may lead to truck driver fatigue. 

A driver may be considered negligent if he or she drives to the point of fatigue and does not take the time necessary to rest. Some truckers have been known to alter their logs to make it appear as though they are keeping hours that are in line with company policy. Some companies are complicit in these arrangements, which could be considered trucking company negligence. 

An experienced truck accident lawyer can review a trucker’s records and speak with witnesses to determine if truck driver negligence contributed to the accident. At Morgan & Morgan, our lawyers and staff have handled numerous truck accident cases. We are familiar with the applicable Georgia trucking statutes, the methods trucking companies use to avoid responsibility for their actions, and the large insurance companies they employ to protect themselves. If you or a loved one has been injured in an Atlanta truck accident, we will fight to get you the justice you deserve. Fill out our simple form for a free, no obligation case evaluation.