Trucks play a critical role in our economy, and in the process, they make our roadways far more dangerous. The trucks we share the road with are so much larger and heavier than the vehicles we drive that truck accidents are some of the deadliest. If a truck driver’s negligence injured you or someone you care about, you shouldn’t delay contacting our experienced injury attorneys in Marietta, GA. We proudly serve these areas, including Sugar Hill, Gainesville, Roswell, Augusta, Rome, Cartersville, and Adairsville.
Truck Drivers Are Held to Higher Safety Standards
Truck drivers are professional drivers, meaning they are required to hold a commercial driver’s license and are held to more stringent safety standards, including hours of service regulations. The trucking industry is booming, and some trucking companies and the truck drivers they employ are not above pushing safety boundaries in their efforts to keep up.
Trucks Create Unique Safety Concerns
Truckers handle massive machines that can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, and this means they face unique safety concerns that include all the following:
- The weight truckers pull means they experience much longer stopping distances, making driving too close to forward traffic much more dangerous.
- There are a range of factors that leave truckers vulnerable to rollovers and jackknife accidents, including speeding, taking curves and turns too tightly, and failing to ensure proper loading.
- When a truck driver experiences a tire blowout, which isn’t uncommon, their control over the rig is reduced, which can lead to an accident. The debris itself represents a danger.
- Truck drivers experience large blind spots around their rigs, and those who don’t pay adequate attention to these zones before changing lanes put the lives of others at increased risk.
Keeping your distance from truck drivers with whom you share the road is the safest approach.
The Losses You Experience
The losses you suffer because of a truck accident can be difficult to overstate, including in each of the following categories:
- Property damage to your vehicle and any of its contents
- Medical expenses, which may show no signs of slowing down anytime soon
- Lost income, which may need to address the matter of lost earning potential
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering, which could exceed your other losses combined
Our attorneys will spare no effort to demonstrate the full scope of your losses, in pursuit of a fair settlement or court award.
Speak with an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney in Marietta, GA
Truck accidents can result in devastating injuries and life-changing consequences. The trusted truck accident lawyers at Essa, Janho & Associates, LLC, are dedicated to helping Marietta injury victims protect their rights and pursue the compensation they deserve. Contact us online or call 770-955-8322 to discuss your case today.