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Truck & Tractor Trailer Accidents
As skilled truck accident attorneys in Duluth, we understand that being involved in an accident with a tractor trailer can change your life forever. Given the size and weight of the big rig, collisions that occur with smaller automobiles, motorcycles, bikes or pedestrians can have deadly consequences. As a victim, you need a trusted truck accident attorney on your side. York Gaskill understands the sensitive nature of truck & tractor trailer accidents, and we are prepared to help you and your family deal with the after-effects of such incidents.
Being involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle can have devastating results, especially for the driver of the automobile. Sadly, collisions that occur between automobiles and large commercial trucks are quite severe due to the fact that commercial vehicles, like 18-wheelers and huge Mack trucks, far outweigh passenger vehicles, SUVs and pickup trucks. The force of an accident can ultimately crush an automobile and it is not uncommon for drivers and passengers alike to experience substantial injuries or even death.
York Gaskill, LLC is a law firm with attorneys who have considerable experience in handling truck accident cases. When you choose to work with our firm, you will receive guidance from skilled truck accident lawyers in Duluth who understand the seriousness of such accidents.
Truck Accident Lawyers Duluth, Lawrenceville, Suwanee
York Gaskill has a deep understanding of these types of cases. We are truck accident lawyers who help clients in Duluth, Lawrenceville, Suwanee and Metro Atlanta. Over the years, we have seen the devastating results of truck vs. automobile collisions and unfortunately, we’ve noticed a recurring pattern with respect to the types of truck accidents that lead to major injuries and/or death.
For instance, one of the more dangerous types of truck crashes are head-on collisions. When a small automobile is hit head-on by a huge commercial vehicle, the outcome tends to be deadly. Speed, as well as the mass and momentum of the truck often means that those who are traveling in the smaller automobile will end up facing life-changing injuries, if they survive the crash. Such truck accidents can occur due to the trucker being pressured to “rush” to make a delivery, or it may be caused by trucker fatigue or distraction. Whatever the cause, York Gaskill is here to help the accident victim and/or his or her family members deal with the legal aspects of the crash.
Our firm is prepared to work hard for you to ensure all potential parties are held responsible for your damages. Quite often, truck collisions are caused by a truck driver’s or trucking company’s negligence. Let us help you fight for your rights. Contact us
today to schedule your free consultation.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Distracted driving
Truck driver fatigue
Lane shifting
Drug use
Speeding
Load shift or cargo overload
Inclement weather
Distractions
Mechanical failure
Improper truck maintenance
Driver inexperience
Road unfamiliarity
When To Get A Truck Accident Attorney
Not sure when to get a truck accident attorney? Make no mistake about it – the laws, discovery process, accident investigation and general technology involved in commercial truck collisions differ greatly from those associated with automobile collision cases. That is why it is crucial for truck accident victims to work with skilled a truck accident attorney. At York Gaskill, we have the ability to competently and effectively represent those injured in a truck crash. We are well aware of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the body of law governing truckers, and we are familiar with various other aspects of the trucking industry, including insurance coverage issues, trucking technology and the multi-state discovery process that is often involved in such cases.
When it comes to handling truck accident cases, all attorneys are not equal. You would not want to hire an attorney who only handles wills and estates or real estate law to handle your truck crash case. The trucking companies have a staff of attorneys on-call to handle their case once an incident takes place – if you are injured in a collision, you need to be just as prepared.
We are fierce truck accident attorneys in Duluth, GA. Contact us for a free consultation.
Understanding Tractor Trailer Accident Cases
Understanding tractor trailer accident cases is important. Contrary to what many people think, all accident cases are not equal from a legal standpoint. There are many variables to a tractor trailer accident case that do not exist in accident cases involving automobiles. In fact, some would say that tractor trailer cases are more difficult and complex than auto cases for a variety of reasons.
For instance, truck companies are governed by the rules set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). That said, when tractor trailer drivers violate those rules, a court may deem the driver and/or truck company negligent per se, which simply means if the rule was violated, the truck company is responsible to some degree.
Also, tractor trailers use computer systems that are similar to the “black box” that’s often sought after in an airplane crash. Some trucks have satellite tracking capabilities, as well as onboard radar that can shed some light on why the accident happened. That being the case, we encourage individuals who have been hurt in a tractor trailer accident to seek legal guidance from an attorney with York Gaskill as soon as possible because the truck company might permit the electronics of the truck (as well as the tractor) to be destroyed if they aren’t stopped in time.
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York Gaskill, LLC is a law firm in Duluth, GA specializing in Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Corporate & Business Transactions
and Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning. We strive to meet our clients’ goals by thoroughly assessing the facts and relevant legal authority for each case, and crafting a strategy to achieve those goals, whether through negotiations and drafting of transactional documents or by prosecuting or defending a lawsuit from pre-litigation settlement negotiations up to and including trial. We are experienced personal injury attorneys in Duluth. We serve clients in Duluth, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Contact us today to learn more about how our firm can help you.
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