Dalton Truck Accident Attorneys

When working on a truck accident claim for a client, one of the first things that we want to do is investigate the circumstances of the crash. Specifically, we need to find its cause. In legal contexts, if a party causes an accident, then it can be held financially liable for the plaintiff’s losses and damages. Our goal is to uncover evidence that shows what caused the truck accident, so you won’t be held liable.

Common causes of truck accidents include:

• Truck driver exhaustion
• Speeding
• Changing lanes without checking
• Unsecured cargo
• Truck part defects
• And other issues

It might be simple to blame the truck driver for the accident, too, but this might not be entirely accurate. In many cases, an investigation can show that the trucking company that employed them was negligent and contributed more to the accident than the driver did. For example, if a trucking company requires a truck driver to work longer than the federally set shift limitations, and the truck driver crashes due to exhaustion, then it might make sense to place liability on the trucking company.

Determining Truck Accident Case Value

Every truck accident case has a value that is based on unique details. Part of our role as your Dalton truck accident claim team will be to understand those details and accurately calculate the damages owed to you.

In a truck accident claim, damages that often apply include:

• Past and future medical treatments
• Lost wages and unearned future income
• Pain and suffering
• Costs associated with a permanent disability

We want to make sure that you get every dollar that is owed to you by the defendant, whether your case is worth $50,000 or $5,000,000. To help us better understand your losses and how your life has been permanently impacted by the truck accident, we can network with medical professionals, financial analysts, lifestyle experts, and others. Thanks to our reputation across Georgia and beyond, we often work with some of the most trusted outside experts to benefit our clients.

FMCSA Truck Regulations

Unlike many car accident cases, truck accidents can involve federal regulations due to the presence of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This federal entity creates rules and regulations for all commercial truck drivers and companies to follow to help keep our roads safe. Although FMCSA regulations can be complicated, they can also help sway a case in a plaintiff’s favor if it is proven that the defendant violated an FMCSA rule.

We are familiar with FMCSA regulations that involve hours of service, truck weight limits, speed limits, how to secure different types of cargo, and much more. If we suspect that the truck accident was caused by an FMCSA violation, then we can investigate the situation closer to see how that information could benefit your case.

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With our low contingency fees at Perrotta, Lamb & Johnson, LLC, we make it stress-free to start an injury claim following an accident. If we can end your case in your favor, then our attorney fees will be much lower than the average competitor's! Get our Dalton truck accident attorneys on your side to learn what you can do if a negligent truck driver or trucking company caused you to suffer a serious injury.

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