Experienced Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys

Large commercial vehicles can weigh 80,000 pounds or more.  A standard passenger vehicle usually weighs about 3,000 pounds in comparison.  There’s not much that drivers can do if a commercial vehicle driver neglects to abide by the Rules of the Road.  Due to the sheer size and weight differences, Cobb County trucking accidents are likely to cause serious, if not fatal, injuries.  These commercial transport vehicles can include not only tractor trailers, but single unit and logging trucks as well.

Intimidating Statistics

In 2006, one out of every six fatalities in Georgia occurred in a crash involving a large truck.  There are over 5,400 truck accidents in Georgia each year.  Over 200 of those involve fatalities.  These accidents occur throughout the state, in both rural and urban areas.  These numbers can be very daunting, but if you or a loved one is involved in a Georgia trucking wreck, the experienced attorneys at Andrew W. Jones, P.C. are here to help.

Common Causes of Georgia Trucking Crashes

First you should know that there are a variety of reasons that Georgia trucking crashes occur.  These can include:

  1. drug use by big rig operators
  2. speeding or traveling too fast for conditions
  3. being unfamiliar with the roadway
  4. inadequate surveillance by operators
  5. fatigue and lack of rest by commercial drivers
  6. illegal maneuvers
  7. not paying appropriate attention or becoming distracted when driving
  8. underestimating actions that need to be taken to avoid a crash
  9. trucking companies overloading trucks
  10. companies failing to properly maintain trucks

Regardless of the reason for the accident, you deserve to be properly compensated for your injuries.  The Marietta trucking attorneys at Andrew W. Jones, P.C. will help to recover damages for your medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, physical and mental pain and suffering, and physical impairment.  Our top attorneys can also assist the families of catastrophically injured victims in recovering for the wrongful death of their loved ones.

How Our Marietta Trucking Accident Attorneys Will Help

Trucking companies and drivers are subject to federal and state regulations which require them to keep truck maintenance logs, driver logs and inspection reports.  Oftentimes through investigation of these documents, our attorneys can discover non-compliance with these regulations, enabling us to establish liability and negligence.  Evidence preservation is critical in trucking accidents.  If it is not gathered immediately, it is usually lost, so contacting an experienced trucking accident attorney in a timely manner is very important.  If you have been involved in an Atlanta trucking accident, it is not advisable to negotiate with the trucking company.  The best way to protect yourself is to consult with an experienced Marietta trucking accident attorney.

Dedicated and Personal Legal Representation

The Atlanta tractor trailer attorneys at the Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones have the experience needed to represent trucking accident victims throughout the state of Georgia.  Our lawyers have experience representing clients throughout the metro Atlanta area, including Marietta, Smyrna, Roswell, Woodstock, Decatur, Macon, Kennesaw, Acworth, Canton, Sandy Springs, and Dallas.  We not only represent urban Atlanta trucking accident victims, but those that occur throughout the state of Georgia.

Our trucking accident attorneys take pride in not only winning cases for those that are harmed due to another’s negligence, but building lasting relationships with you in the process.  If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a Georgia trucking wreck, the best way to protect yourself is to consult with an experienced Marietta trucking accident attorney.  Contact us today at (770) 427-5498 for a free consultation.  We understand your needs and will be with you every step of the way.