Accidents involving 18-wheelers and other large vehicles can have severe consequences, even more so when the truck collides with a smaller-sized passenger vehicle. At full capacity, large rigs can weigh about 10 to 20 times the weight of an average SUV or sedan. This is why occupants of the smaller vehicles are more likely to suffer severe injuries or fatalities.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a tractor-trailer wreck, the truck crash attorneys at the Law Offices of Joshua W. Branch, LLC could help you pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. We know how to navigate the aftermath of distracted driving truck accidents in Athens.
To file an injury claim and start the process of seeking compensation, you will need to assign fault to the liable party. This typically means hiring a lawyer to investigate the circumstances, review crucial evidence, and identify the people or entities responsible for the wreck. In most cases in Athens where a trucker’s inattentive driving caused a crash, the trucker receives the blame initially.
However, other parties, such as the trucking company, maintenance personnel, and cargo loaders, can be vicariously liable for their roles. For instance, if a last-minute pick-up instruction distracted the trucker, the employer can also be liable.
Once it is clear who is responsible, the lawyers at the Law Offices of Joshua W. Branch, LLC could file an injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurance providers so you can recover damages.
The compensation you can recover from an Athens collision caused by a distracted truck driver may include:
If the victim dies from their injuries, surviving family members can pursue compensation for medical expenses up to the decedent’s death, funeral and burial expenses, and lost lifetime income. There could also be compensation for the value of your loved one’s life. While the money will not bring them back, you could have some stability and a more secure future.
The final settlement amount from an Athens truck wreck caused by inattentive driving depends on several factors:
Your role in the accident may also affect your receivables. Georgia is a comparative fault state, which means you can recover compensation as long as your degree of fault is less than 50 percent. However, your degree of responsibility will decrease your compensation. For instance, if the court awards a $500,000 settlement but you were 10 percent liable, you will only receive $450,000. A lawyer from our firm could explain this in detail if you need more clarification.
We are familiar with distracted driving truck accidents in Athens. For a chance to win your claim and get the compensation you deserve, you need experienced guidance from the lawyers at Law Offices of Joshua W. Branch, LLC. We could review the details of your case, explore viable legal options, and fight to make your financial future more secure. Call us today to speak with someone from our team and schedule a free consultation.
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