A truck accident can leave you with high medical bills, lost wages, and chronic pain. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, you need to know who caused your suffering. Understanding liability is a key part of recovering the damages you deserve.
At Robbins Law, PC in Atlanta, GA, leading personal injury attorney Laurie S. Robbins has over 40 years of experience helping people injured in truck accidents seek justice and compensation. Today, our blog explains what you need to know about liability in truck accidents.
Possible Liable Parties in Truck Accidents
Several parties may be responsible for your injuries. While every situation is different, these are some parties who could be liable:
- The Truck Driver: If the other driver was speeding, distracted, under the influence, or negligent in any way, they could be held responsible for causing the accident.
- The Trucking Company: If the company failed to maintain the truck properly, pushed the driver to exceed safe working hours, or hired unqualified drivers, they could share liability for your accident.
- The Truck Manufacturer: In some cases, truck accidents happen due to a truck manufacturing defect. The truck manufacturer could be at fault if that defect was not disclosed and repaired.
- The Cargo Loader: One unique aspect of truck accidents is that cargo may play a big role. Including cargo, trucks may weigh up to 80,000 pounds. That much weight can do tremendous damage. Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo can cause accidents, making the cargo loader at least partly responsible.
In truck accident cases, it’s not unusual for multiple parties to be responsible for your injuries. Our role as your personal injury attorneys is to determine who’s liable and what kind of damages you’re eligible for.
What Damages Can You Recover?
You can recover compensation for a variety of damages, including:
- Medical Expenses: Medical expenses include compensation for hospital stays, physical therapy, doctor visits, chiropractic care, and more.
- Lost Wages: Compensation for time missed from work due to your injuries. This includes not only the time you were getting medical care but also time meeting with your lawyers and any time you missed due to discomfort or anxiety.
- Pain and Suffering: Pain and suffering refer to physical and emotional pain following the accident. Both are compensable damages.
- Property Damage: Property damage strictly refers to auto damages and damage to anything you had within your vehicle during the accident.
We can help you understand your damages and pursue a fair settlement.
Truck Accident Injury Consultations in Atlanta, GA
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident and want to understand your legal options, contact us at 404-252-8117 or 1-800-772-5555 to schedule a consultation.