Advocates For Those Seriously Injured In Trucking Accidents

The trucking industry is extremely regulated. Companies and drivers have very rigid rules that they are required to follow, but unfortunately, some companies and drivers do not follow these rules. They drive in excess of posted services hours, drive vehicles that need serious repairs or operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. All of these behaviors place you in serious danger if you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time while driving on the roads in Rome.

With more than 25 years of experience on our side, Cromartie Law knows how to hold trucking companies and their insurers responsible for the harm they cause. Our investigations frequently reveal that the laws regulating the trucking industry have been broken. Drivers who cause these accidents have often spent too many hours on the road and have tried to conceal this fact by using fake logbooks, sometimes at their employer’s request. These facts make it clear that the driver was negligent, which strengthens our case.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, or if a family member has suffered wrongful death due to truck driver negligence in northwestern Georgia, call our firm at 706-622-4853 and schedule your free consultation.

Common Types Of Serious Truck Accidents

Commercial trucking accidents can be incredibly dangerous, often causing catastrophic physical and emotional harm to those involved. Two of the most common crash scenarios involving tractor-trailers and semis are left-turn and underride truck accidents.

A left-turn crash happens when a semi truck turns left in front of oncoming traffic and the other involved driver cannot stop in time. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence with motorcycles, often leading to severe injuries. An underride accident is when a small vehicle collides with a semi, slides underneath and becomes wedged there.

Additionally, many semi-truck accidents occur due to impairment or distraction, even though commercial drivers must follow strict rules. They have a lower allowable BAC limit than private motorists and may not use handheld devices while behind the wheel. But despite these regulations, distracted driving crashes and impaired driving crashes continue to occur.

Rear-end accidents also occur frequently, often because large commercial trucks have stopping distances that are nearly twice as long as those for passenger cars. Another cause of rear-end crashes is improper or negligent truck maintenance, basic upkeep and repair.

Truck Accidents Can Result In Devastating Injuries

Because semi trucks are so much taller and heavier than other vehicles, head, neck and chest injuries are very common. Many victims suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or severe spinal cord injuries (SCIs), leading to a lifetime of hardship.

Amputation injuries also occur in truck crashes, especially in an underride accident. Internal organ damage and bleeding, crush injuries, burn injuries and disfigurement are other unfortunate outcomes.

In most semi-truck accidents, the people in the other vehicle are in greater danger than the driver of the truck. The same goes for motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. There is a major size discrepancy between a semi – which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – and other nearby automobiles. This means that one error by a commercial truck driver puts everyone else in danger and can lead to a severe crash.

Immediate Action In Truck Accident Cases

Trucking companies have lawyers who will be at the scene of the accident right away, gathering evidence and building their defense case. We will take immediate action to start building our case against them. Some of the things that we do on your behalf once we take on your case include:

• Arrange any medical appointments you may need
• Negotiate with insurers trying to push you into a quick settlement
• Litigate your claim when a settlement becomes impossible

The sooner we get started on your vehicle accident case, the better. There is evidence that needs to be preserved, from the black box in the truck to the skid marks on the black top at the accident site. We will gather every fact needed to build a strong case.

Free Consultation: Find Out How We Can Help

Contact us today and schedule your free initial consultation with our Rome truck accident attorney. We handle most cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you will owe no legal fees unless we obtain compensation for you. Call us now: 706-622-4853.

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Our firm is located at the corner of Broad Street and Fourth Avenue in front of the Floyd County Courthouse and Forum in downtown Rome, Georgia. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with off-site evening and weekend appointments available.