Georgia Truck Accident Lawyers
When searching for the person responsible for a trucking accident, the gaze often tends to go toward the truck driver. While truck driver negligence is certainly the cause of many accidents, it is also quite possible that the trucking company itself was responsible. At the W. Winston Briggs Law Firm, our truck accident investigation will be comprehensive. We will look at the actions of the driver, as well as those of the company that hired the driver.
Our Atlanta accident attorneys have represented clients across Georgia and throughout the Southeast in catastrophic and fatal truck accidents. We have experience handling commercial vehicle accident cases involving 18-wheelers, fifth-wheel tractor-trailers and many others on Georgia roads and highways.
Negligent Hiring of Truck Drivers
Our investigation may reveal that, while the truck accident was caused by the driver, that driver should not have been behind the wheel. Trucking companies have to do background checks and should not hire drivers who have a certain number of chargeable traffic accidents in their background. Chargeable traffic accidents are accidents that are the driver's fault.
Truck companies also should do medical checks of drivers, getting the okay from a doctor that the driver is physically capable of doing the job. They should also do drug screenings. If the trucking company fails to do any of these things, it should be held accountable.
Failure to Inspect and Maintain a Semi-Truck
Semi-trucks are subject to a great deal of wear and tear. Truck companies are required to do inspections and maintenance according to federal guidelines. If a truck causes an accident because it was not in proper working order, we will hold truck companies responsible.
Call for a Free Consultation
If you have been hurt in an accident caused by trucking company negligence, contact our office to discuss your legal options. You can reach us by phone at 404-913-7364 / 800-396-1786 or via e-mail. We take most cases on a contingency basis, which means that you don't pay any attorney's fees unless we win compensation for you.
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