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Truck Accident (18 Wheeler and Other Commercial Vehicles)

Truck accidents in Georgia often result in catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. These cases are more complex than standard car accidents because they may involve federal trucking regulations and multiple liable parties.

Why Truck Accidents are Different

While similar in many ways, collisions involving commercial vehicles are different from regular motor vehicle collisions because of additional complexities like:

  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA)

  • Commercial insurance policies

  • Corporate defendants

  • Black box data evidence

  • Driver log violations​​

Common Cause and Who is Responsible

Common Causes of Georgia Truck Accidents

 

  • Driver fatigue

  • Overloaded trailers

  • Improper maintenance

  • Distracted commercial drivers

  • Improper lane changes

  • Jackknife accidents

 

 

Who May Be Liable?

 

  • The truck driver

  • The trucking company

  • Maintenance providers

  • Cargo loading companies

  • Vehicle manufacturers

Early Action Matters

Trucking companies deploy investigators immediately after a crash. Evidence such as black box data and driver logs can disappear quickly.

 

If you or a loved one was injured in a commercial vehicle accident in Georgia, schedule a consultation today with the specialists of Jones & Booth Law.

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