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Trucking Company Negligence
Atlanta Negligent Trucking Company Lawsuits
Truck accidents can be among the most disastrous traffic accidents that occur. Trucks, due to their sheer size and weight, cause significantly more damage than standard-sized automobiles when they are involved in a crash. The fault in an accident may appear to lie with one the drivers, roadway conditions, or environmental factors, but trucking company negligence may be the root cause of some of these incidents.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, our attorneys can investigate the trucking company and determine if any negligence on their part contributed to the crash. Fill out our simple, free case evaluation form to see if filing an Atlanta trucking accident lawsuit can help pay for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or compensate for the loss of your loved one.
Trucking Company Responsibilities
Trucking is a lucrative business that depends on efficiency. The speed with which cargoes are delivered has a bearing on the number of jobs a company is able schedule for a driver, the happiness of their clients, and, with certain time-sensitive loads, whether the goods that they are transporting are usable on delivery. Unfortunately, some trucking companies may fail to take adequate safety precautions to increase speed and productivity.
Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring that their drivers and trucks are taken care of. If an accident occurs, a trucking company may be considered negligent in the following situations:
- The truck and equipment is poorly maintained
- The driver is improperly licensed or supervised, or should not have been hired
- The truck driver is fatigued from overwork
- Illegally altered logbooks do not reflect the true number of hours he or she has driven
- The truck is over its loading limit
Proving Trucking Company Negligence
If someone is injured in a truck accident, we will investigate the scene of the accident, the credentials of the driver involved in the accident, and the trucking company for which he or she works. An experienced attorney will know what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to gain access into the company’s background and records. This will allow the truck accident lawyer to determine if the trucking company was negligent, and if that negligence contributed to the accident.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, contact the attorneys at Morgan & Morgan for a free, no obligation consultation. Our Atlanta truck accident lawyers have experience in dealing with the insurance and trucking companies, and we will fight to protect your rights under the law. Contact us today to see if pursuing a trucking company negligence lawsuit can help you recover compensation for your injuries and losses.
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