Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and can be anywhere from 70 to 80 feet long. That massive size and weight means drivers of passenger cars, pickup trucks and SUVs are at significant risk of suffering serious injuries in collisions with these huge vehicles. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, you need an experienced attorney with the resources to challenge a defendant with deep resources. At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, we’ve assisted truck accident injury victims like you for nearly 20 years. We understand insurance company tactics, so we won’t let them lowball you. We’re ready to fight all the way to a jury verdict if necessary to win the compensation you deserve. There’s no cost or obligation to get started, and our No Fee Guarantee® means you don’t pay us unless we get money for you.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is charged with regulating large commercial trucks throughout the United States. The FMCSA recently reported that large trucks and buses account for 12 percent of all traffic fatalities. In 2016, there were 4,564 lives lost in 4,079 crashes involving large trucks. This represented an increase of 5 percent for fatalities and 6 percent for fatal crashes. Georgia is one of the 10 states that collectively accounted for 51 percent of truck crashes and 50 percent of truck crash fatalities. Speed and truck driver distraction were leading factors in these crashes.
Truck accidents can happen at any time and without warning. But during our time assisting injured victims, we’ve learned that many truck accidents have a few common causes, such as:
When you call us after your truck accident, we’ll immediately begin collecting evidence, including driver rest schedules, truck maintenance reports, accident reports and cargo documents, to find out if the accident may have been caused by negligence.
If you were hurt in a truck accident, you may be facing a long road to recovery. Our Savannah truck accident lawyers are here to fight to get you maximum compensation for accident-related expenses, such as:
After the accident, you may receive a quick settlement offer from the insurance company. But before you sign away your rights, you should understand that you deserve enough to pay for your full accident-related expenses. While you rest and focus on getting better, we’ll negotiate to get the best deal for you and your loved ones.
Truck accident claims can be complicated. In addition to federal and state laws concerning these types of accidents, you also must deal with statutes of limitations and big insurance companies and their legal teams. At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, we’re not afraid to stand up to big companies while pursuing fair settlements for our clients. Don’t wait to get the experienced legal representation you deserve. Call us at 912-212-2100 or contact us online.