An Experienced Lawyer Representing Victims Of Georgia Truck And Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Trucks and other commercial vehicles can be a frightening sight to behold as they tower over smaller vehicles. They may signal and start changing lanes without waiting for an opening in traffic, have difficulty slowing and stopping, or merge into traffic without taking other vehicles into consideration.

While many truck operators are responsible and well-trained, others place everyone on the road at risk through their negligence, inexperience and misconduct. Some trucking companies also toe the line by enforcing unfair driving hours in violation of federal trucking regulations, overloading trucks or skipping mandatory vehicle inspections and maintenance.

If you were injured in an accident with a truck or other commercial vehicle in the Atlanta area or anywhere in Georgia, Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., may be able to help you. The law firm represents victims of trucking accidents across the state, pursuing financial recoveries that make it possible to rebuild and move on with your life.

Find out what can be done to seek justice and full and fair compensation after your accident. Call 404-585-3721 today or use the firm’s online contact form to set up a free 30-minute consultation.

What Are Common Types Of Truck Accidents In Atlanta, Georgia?

The type of accident will influence the extent of injury caused and who may be liable, or legally responsible, for paying for your injuries. When you work with Atlanta truck and commercial vehicle accident lawyer Brandon Dixon, he and his team will meticulously investigate the cause of your collision so they can take the right approach toward a swift and successful resolution.

The following are examples of types of truck and commercial vehicle accidents:

• Jackknife accidents: These occur when a truck’s trailer swings out and forms a sharp angle with the cab, often leading to multivehicle collisions.
• Truck rollover accidents: Rollovers can occur due to high speed, sharp turns or load imbalance, often causing extensive damage and injuries.
• Underride accidents: These devastating accidents happen when a smaller vehicle slides underneath a truck’s trailer, frequently leading to severe injuries or fatalities.
• Truck vs. car accidents: Collisions between trucks and cars can be particularly dangerous due to the size and weight disparity between the vehicles.
• Truck vs. motorcycle accidents: These accidents are often catastrophic for motorcyclists, who have little protection against the massive size of a truck.
• Truck vs. pedestrian or bicycle accidents: Pedestrians and cyclists are extremely vulnerable in accidents involving large trucks, often suffering catastrophic or fatal injuries.
• Delivery truck accidents: With the rise of online shopping, delivery truck accidents have become more common and can involve various scenarios.
• Bus accidents: Incidents involving buses can result in significant injuries due to the number of passengers and size of the vehicle.
• Accidents with rideshare drivers: Collisions involving rideshare vehicles can have complicated liability issues, especially with multiple parties involved.

Commercial drivers are held to a higher standard than ordinary motorists because of their responsibility for driving such a large, powerful vehicle. Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., can fight to ensure they live up to that standard.

Truck and commercial vehicle accidents may be caused by:

• Truck operator negligence: Accidents often occur due to the truck driver’s failure to adhere to traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Drunk driving: Intoxicated truck drivers pose a significant risk to everyone on the road.
• Speeding: Excessive speed reduces the driver’s reaction time and increases the severity of collisions.
• Driving while distracted: Distractions such as texting or using a phone can lead to devastating accidents.
• Driving while exhausted: Commercial drivers can be under a lot of pressure to meet strict deadlines and may not always take mandatory rest breaks.
• Overloaded trucks: Trucks carrying too much weight are harder to control and more likely to cause accidents.
• Unsecured or imbalanced truck loads: Poorly secured cargo can shift during transit, causing the truck to become unstable.
• Improper truck maintenance: Failure to regularly inspect and maintain trucks can lead to mechanical failures and accidents.
• Defective truck parts: Faulty components can malfunction, leading to serious accidents.

There can be more than one cause, as well. The issues can be complex. Was the truck driver at fault alone, or did the trucking company play some role? Was a third party responsible for maintenance failures or poor loading practices? If there were defective truck parts, manufacturers and distributors could be held strictly liable for their part in the crash.

When more than one party could be at fault, there is more than one party responsible for paying your compensation.

What Is Strict Liability For Defective Products?

Manufacturers and other parties can be held strictly liable for harm caused by defective products. This means they can be held financially responsible for a consumer’s injuries regardless of whether they committed any specific negligence or wrongdoing. As long as a defect can be shown and linked to your injuries, the manufacturer can be held accountable.

If there was a defective truck part that caused your accident, it may have been due to:

• Design defects (flaws in the design of the truck part)
• Manufacturing defects (errors that occur during the production or assembly of the truck parts)
• Marketing defects (failure to warn of an unavoidable danger, inadequate labeling or misleading marketing)

In many truck and commercial vehicle accidents, there may be defective truck parts involved. If there were, the company or companies that supplied the defective part may be held legally responsible. Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., will fight to hold them financially responsible to the fullest possible extent.

Contact Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., For Your Free 30-Minute Consultation

Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., offers a free 30-minute consultation to talk to you about your truck or commercial vehicle accident claim. This is an important step to take, regardless of the extent of your injuries or what party you think is responsible for causing the collision.

The firm offers insight based on legal experience and knowledge that can help you make informed choices. Contact the Atlanta law offices online today or call 404-585-3721 to get started.