Brookhaven Truck Accident Lawyers, Dekalb County
Holding Georgia truck drivers and truck companies accountable for causing injuries
Collisions with small trucks are scary. Collisions with 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other large commercial trucks are downright terrifying. When a car and a truck collide, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are likely to suffer catastrophic injuries because of the size and weight of the truck. Many truck accidents with other large vehicles, cars, and pedestrians are fatal. It’s not just the truck that can hurt you, it’s the cargo that can spill onto the roadway. Harris Lowry Manton LLP has the experience and professional relationships to handle every type of truck accident. If you were injured or a family member died because of a trucking accident, you can trust that our accomplished Brookhaven truck accident lawyers will aggressively and persuasively represent you.
The attorneys at Harris Lowry Manton are highly professional and extremely compassionate. They truly care about seeking justice for their clients.
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How can we help?
- How do you fight for truck accident victims in Brookhaven?
- What are the different types of truck accidents in Brookhaven?
- Why do truck accidents happen in Brookhaven?
- What types of injuries do truck accidents cause in Brookhaven?
- What federal rules regulate commercial truck driving in Brookhaven?
- What is my Georgia truck accident claim worth?
- How much time do I have to file my truck accident lawsuit in Brookhaven?
- Do you have a Brookhaven truck accident lawyer near me?
Speak with our accomplished Brookhaven truck accident lawyers today for a free consultation
How do you fight for truck accident victims in Brookhaven?
Harris Lowry Manton LLP has helped many truck accident victims obtain strong results. We routinely handle cases where liability is contested and the injuries to the victims are devastating. Our record of results on behalf of truck accident victims includes a $27,000,000 verdict for a woman who suffered multiple catastrophic injuries against a trucking company and its driver.
Among our other significant verdicts and settlements in truck accident cases, we also obtained $11,000,000 for a woman who went into premature labor due to an accident with an employee of the US Postal Service. Our client was seriously injured and her son was born with severe brain damage.
Our ability to obtain strong results includes working with investigators, traffic reconstruction experts, and forensic experts. We understand the relevant trucking laws and the steps trucking companies and drivers are required to take to ensure the safety of others on Georgia’s roads and interstates. We also work with your doctors and our network of doctors to explain and document the medical care clients need and how their injuries have completely changed their lives.
$27,000,000
Settlement for woman who suffered serious injury in a trucking accident
What are the different types of truck accidents in Brookhaven?
Harris Lowry Manton LLP handles all types of truck accidents, no matter the type of truck or the complexities of the accident. Many truck accidents happen in the same way as car accidents (head-on crashes, broadsides, rear-end collisions, single-vehicle accidents, and multiple-vehicle accidents).
Some of the types of accidents that are unique to trucks are:
- Jackknifes;
- Rollovers;
- Wide turn accidents;
- Cargo spill and cargo shift accidents;
- Blind spot accidents;
- Backing out accidents;
- Underride accident; and
- Overpass accidents/bridge strikes.
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Why do truck accidents happen in Brookhaven?
Our Brookhaven truck accident lawyers work with experts and conduct an extensive discovery (oral and written questions) of everyone who has information about your truck accident. We also understand from long-term experience how truck accidents happen.
At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we’re skilled at showing that a truck accident was caused by the negligence of truck drivers, truck companies, and others. Truck drivers can cause accidents due to:
- Driver fatigue;
- Driving while distracted by texting, computer use, GPS devices, eating, drinking, and other interferences;
- Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs;
- Speeding, tailgating, and other traffic violations;
- Failing to handle blind spots properly;
- Failing to make wide turns properly; and/or
- Improper passing and improper merging.
Trucking companies and other businesses can cause accidents due to:
- Failing to properly design the truck and truck parts (tires, brakes, coupling devices, hydraulic systems, fuel lines, and all parts of the truck must have quality parts);
- Failing to install the latest camera, video, and software technology to help the truck driver manage blind spots, backing up, and other driving maneuvers;
- Failing to conduct routine inspections before each trip and yearly state inspections;
- Not educating truck drivers about relevant federal and Georgia traffic laws;
- Failing to maintain electronic logs;
- Overloading or improperly loading trucks;
- Poor truck maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, brake checks, and other types of preventive maintenance);
- Failing to monitor a driver’s hours;
- Poor road design and road maintenance; and/or
- Serving alcohol to truck drivers who are visibly intoxicated.
Trucks are especially dangerous because their center of gravity is different than cars, making trucks more vulnerable to jackknife accidents and rollover accidents.
What types of injuries do truck accidents cause in Brookhaven?
Many truck accidents cause injuries that are so severe that victims require surgeries and long-term rehabilitative care. Some victims live with chronic pain and never fully recover. Many truck accident victims can’t return to work for months, years, or ever. Our lawyers work with your doctors and our own network of doctors to fully understand the scope of your injuries. Some of the many truck accident injuries we handle include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI);
- Traumatic amputation/limb loss;
- Spinal cord damage including paralysis;
- Severe burns;
- Fractures/broken bones including simple, compound, and complex fractures;
- Crush injuries including internal organ damage and broken ribs;
- Back, shoulder, and neck injuries;
- Nerve, ligament, tissue, tendon, and muscle damage; and
- Scarring and disfigurement.
Tragically, many truck accidents in Georgia cause fatalities.
$11,500,000
Settlement for injuries sustained in trucking collision
What federal rules regulate commercial truck driving in Brookhaven?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other federal agencies regulate and guide commercial truck driving throughout the United States. At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we demonstrate violations of these rules to help show that trucking companies and truck drivers should be held liable for the accidents they cause.
Our Brookhaven truck accident lawyers are skilled at showing the following violations and guidance failures that contributed to your accident.
- Commercial driver’s licenses. Drivers of commercial trucks must have a commercial driver's license (CDL) for the type of truck they drive. Generally, one CDL is valid in all 50 states, including Georgia.
- Driver fatigue. The FMSCA specifically regulates how many hours a truck driver can operate his/her truck before the driver must rest/sleep. Drivers and trucking companies must keep electronic logs to verify their time behind the wheel.
- Truck loading. OSHA regulates the proper way to load and unload trucks for each type of solid, liquid, and gaseous material.
- Weight limits. There are federal and state regulations that govern how a truck’s weight, based on the type, size, and height of the truck; and other factors such as the number of axles.
Truck drivers in Georgia and across the country generally will lose their CDL if they are convicted of a drunk driving offense based on having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .04. The BAC standard for car drivers is .08.
FMCSA regulations, part 396, require that tractor-trailers be inspected at the end of each day. The parts of the truck that should be inspected include the brakes, steering mechanism, coupling devices, emergency equipment, tires, wheels, horns, and many other parts of the vehicle.
What is my Georgia truck accident claim worth?
Most truck accident victims have injuries that require a great amount of medical care, cause them to lose time from work, and affect every aspect of their life. Our Brookhaven truck accident lawyers review all the small details that often add up to large verdicts and settlements.
We demand compensation for our client’s current and future:
- Medical expenses, including ER care, hospitalizations, surgeries, rehabilitative care, assistive devices, and medications;
- Lost income, including lost benefits and permanent disability compensation;
- Physical pain and emotional suffering;
- Property damage;
- Scarring and disfigurement;
- Loss of bodily function; and
- Loss of quality of life.
In certain circumstances, we seek punitive damages.
At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we also seek wrongful death damages on behalf of the family members when a loved one dies. These damages include burial and funeral expenses, financial damages, lost wages, and the value of the family member’s life.
How much time do I have to file my truck accident lawsuit in Brookhaven?
While most truck accident claims in Georgia must be filed within two years from the date of the accident, some shorter time limits may apply. We strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as possible so we can investigate your claim, review your medical care, and answer all your questions.
Do you have a Brookhaven truck accident lawyer near me?
Harris Lowry Manton LLP serves the greater Brookhaven region. We meet clients at our office located at 1418 Dresden Drive NE. If you or your loved one are too ill to come to our office, we can make alternative arrangements.
We’ll guide you through each step of the claims process with confidence and clarity.
Speak with our accomplished Brookhaven truck accident lawyers today for a free consultation
At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we understand just how traumatic truck accidents are. For many victims, their lives are never the same. Our Brookhaven truck accident lawyers are respected by former clients, insurance companies, and the legal community for their compassionate dedication to our clients and our impressive record of results. Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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1418 Dresden Dr NE
Suite 250
Brookhaven, Georgia 30319