Atlanta Truck Accident Law Firm
Due to the imposing size of trucks and sometimes even the products that they are being hauled; when they are involved in an accident the damages to persons, infrastructure, and properties can be rather extensive. Unfortunately, many accidents involving trucks lead to wrongful death of the drivers of the vehicles, passengers, and sometimes even pedestrians.
Since these vehicles require a large volume of fuel to power them, and some trucks even haul fuel; there is sometimes the added misfortune of explosions and fires when they are involved in an accident. There are many reasons for truck accidents are these include:
• Under or overestimating the girth needed to make a turn
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Driving at unsafe speeds for road conditions
• Improper weight distribution
• Inadequately trained drivers
• Improper securing of load
• Improper lane changes
• Improper maintenance
• Following too closely
• Driving while tired
• Blind spot issues
• Speeding
If you have been injured or someone dear to you have been injured or killed in a truck accident; then an experienced truck accident attorney should be immediately contacted to help you obtain the necessary compensation needed to cover medical costs and other financial losses. When these accidents occur, the swiftness of the legal proceedings is paramount.