Truck Accidents

Georgia Truck Accident Claims Lawyers

Large commercial trucks account for a large number of serious and fatal accidents on Georgia roads every year. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2005 442,000 large trucks were involved in auto accidents on United States roads. What is more astounding is the fact that one in eight traffic-related fatalities were caused by a truck accident. At the Augusta, Georgia, law firm of Burnside Wall, we represent people and the family of people seriously injured or killed in a truck accident in Georgia.

Driver fatigue, an improperly loaded trailer, a defective safety precaution or a traffic violation are some of the factors that contribute to a truck accident. The unbelievable fact is that many of these accidents are completely preventable. The desire to carry more loads in less time push truck drivers and trucking companies to violate federal trucking regulations that are in place to protect innocent drivers. If an 18-wheeler wreck was the cause of the injuries that you or your family member suffered, contact one of our lawyers for a free initial consultation.

Helping People Injured in Trucking Accidents in Georgia

In an accident with a large commercial truck, an occupant of a passenger vehicle is likely to come out the loser. In a 2005 study conducted by the NHTSA of all the victims of fatal truck accidents in the U.S., 76 percent of them were drivers of the other vehicle. One does not have to understand statistics to know that your chances of getting out of a truck accident without suffering serious injury are not good.

No matter if dangerous highway conditions, inattentive drivers or driver negligence actions caused your accident, you are no doubt left wondering how you will cope with your damages. Since 1978, our firm has been filing claims on behalf of injured drivers throughout Georgia in order to obtain compensation to recover for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering damages
• Other out-of-pocket expenses

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a truck accident in Georgia, you should contact an attorney at the law office of Burnside Wall for a free initial consultation.