TRUCK ACCIDENTS ATTORNEY ATLANTA
Truck accidents are often more complex and serious compared to car accidents, particular because of the injuries involved. If you or a loved one are involved in an 18-wheeler truck wreck, at The Spencer Law Firm, we understand the gravity of your situation. The laws in the State of Georgia involving truck collisions can be difficult to navigate, and a mishandled case can hinder you from claiming what is rightfully yours. Any truck accident lawyer will not be enough. You need a dedicated Atlanta truck accidents attorney or 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney on your side.
How Can The Spencer Law Firm Help Your Truck Accident Case?
At The Spencer Law Firm, we are resilient advocates for our clients. When we accept your truck accident & 18 wheeler accident wreck case, we will do everything in our power to ensure that the people or company responsible for the wreck will face the law and pay the price. We leave no stone unturned. We look at every possible angle that caused the truck collision, and we ensure that all parties involved, i.e. trucking company, truck driver, car and truck manufacturer, road construction company, to name a few, are duly investigated.
The Spencer Law Firm is open 24/7 and ready to accept your big rig or truck accident case any time. We are a Atlanta truck accident law firm that truly cares about our clients in Atlanta and its surrounding cities in Georgia. You can experience our superior level of personalized service when you call us today.
Various Types of Truck Accidents in Atlanta
Truck Rollover Accident - When an 18-wheeler rolls over or flips often after a quick, sharp turn, or when the road is uneven;
Jackknife Truck Accident - When the truck suddenly folds or turns, the trailer forms a 90-degree angle facing the tractor or the other end of the truck and the shape created resembles a jackknife;
Underride Truck Accident - When a car or any smaller vehicle hits the back of a truck and travels underneath the rear trailer;
Wide Turn Truck Accident - When the truck is making a turn and a motorcycle, car, or any smaller automobile collides with the side or gets stuck in between the 18-wheeler and the curb or sidewalk;
T-Bone Truck Collision - When a truck beats the red light, bypasses a stop sign, or does not follow the right of way and hits a travelling car in the intersection;
Rear-End Truck Collision - When the vehicle behind the truck hits the rear end of the commercial truck;
Head-On Truck Collision - When the truck directly hits another vehicle in front;
Blind Spot Truck Accident - When the trucker fails to see nearby cars when turning or changing lanes and results in a side collision or forces the other vehicle off the road;
Truck Tire Blowout - When the driver loses control of the truck, as the tire pieces or the actual tires fly out and hit nearby cars;
Lost Load - When the commercial truck’s load falls out and causes a crash and injury.
Please take note that The Spencer Law Firm’s truck accident-related services are not limited to the above-mentioned types. If the type of truck wreck you or your loved one encountered was not listed and/or more of a unique case, please do not hesitate to call us today for a free consultation.
More Info About Truck Crashes in Atlanta
18-wheeler truck accidents can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones, amputations, paralysis, brain damage, internal injuries, or worst, wrongful death. As a claimant or the aggrieved party, one of the biggest concerns you might encounter is that after a certain period, trucking companies can destroy evidence. It is important that any on-board computers in the commercial truck are not destroyed or tampered with as well. At The Spencer Law Firm, we will ensure that all evidence involving the truck crash is safeguarded.
Categories of Commercial Trucks in Georgia
Dump Truck
Garbage Truck
Bus
Box Truck
Flatbed Truck
Bucket Truck
Tanker Truck
Lowboy Trailer Truck
Dry Bulk
Cement Mixer
Flow boy Trailer Truck
Reefer Truck
Dry Van
Hauler Truck
Livestock Trailer Truck
Drop Deck Trailer Truck
Leading Causes of Truck Accidents in Atlanta
Speeding - If the driver is going past the allowed speed limit for big rigs in the highway or making unsafe turns and rushing to meet their employer’s deadline;
Heavy or Unsecure Truck Payloads - If the heavy load of the truck is compromising the balance and stability of an 18-wheeler truck or if the load was improperly secured altogether;
Lack of Truck Maintenance - If the trucking company failed to conduct regular inspection and proper maintenance, which can result in mechanical failures such as tire problems, broken suspension, or brakes, to name a few;
Improper Condition of the Truck Driver - If the truck driver has been proven to be sleep deprived, fatigued, has little to no training, has mental or physical health problems that were not addressed, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
Blind Spots - If the truck driver fails to see nearby vehicles when making a turn and fails to use all options available to him or her.
Why Hire The Spencer Law Firm?
Every year trucking companies claim that they revised their safety policies and procedures to avoid more accidents, yet every year the number of truck crashes in Georgia reached beyond 10,000 cases. At The Spencer Law Firm, we cannot prevent the accidents from happening, but we can make sure that our clients’ injuries are properly addressed and the people responsible is held accountable.
The Spencer Law Firm will not stop until you get what is rightfully yours as quick and as stress-free as possible. We currently serve Atlanta, Georgia, and its surrounding cities, namely Sandy Springs, Clarkston, Norcross, Lilburn, Redan, Decatur, Duluth, Tucker, Roswell, Suwanee, Johns Creek, Marietta, Doraville, Chamblee, Smyrna, Alpharetta, and more. For a free consultation with a professional Atlanta truck accident attorney, give us a call us at (404) 670-9918.