Truck Accidents
Compensation for a Serious Truck Accident Injury
A commercial truck can weigh in excess of 80,000 pounds. A collision with a vehicle of such weight, traveling just 30 mph, has the same force as a collision with a passenger vehicle traveling over 100 mph. Truck accidents can and do result in catastrophic and permanent injuries. Federal and state laws impose greater oversight and responsibility upon the trucking industry. If you were involved in a truck accident, call an attorney of the Atlanta, Georgia, law firm of Kaufman, Miller & Sivertsen, P.C. at 770-390-9200. We represent people throughout metropolitan Atlanta and all of Georgia. Craig D. Miller achieved what was at the time, the largest personal injury settlement, for one person, in Hamilton County, Tennessee history in obtaining a $2.2 million dollar settlement in 1987.
Seeking the Maximum Recovery Possible
In order to recover money for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent injury or disfigurement, you need to pursue all possible defendants. Possible defendants include the trucking company, employers, contractors, drivers, and insurance companies. The personal injury lawyers of Kaufman, Miller & Sivertsen, P.C. will attempt to gather evidence in an effort to demonstrate that the defendants violated their duty of care to you, causing your collision and your injuries.
Negligence can occur from a variety of different situations including equipment failure, inadequate training, dangerous trucking schedules, violations of load limits, and unsafe driving. If a truck driver violates a federal statute intentionally, he and the company he drives for may both be liable for both actual damages and punitive damages. If you were injured as a result of a defective component in the truck, you may recover damages from the manufacturer, seller, and installer. Under products liability law, you may recover compensation from anyone in the chain of distribution.
Call 770-390-9200 to schedule a free initial consultation
To learn more about a truck accident injury and the compensation you may be entitled to receive, call an attorney at the Atlanta, Georgia, law firm of Kaufman, Miller & Sivertsen, P.C. at 770-390-9200. Our experienced attorneys strive to obtain all the compensation you deserve. If you have any questions, fill out the attached form and submit it to us.
