“Hi Gary. Love your show and thanks for taking my question.
hit the rear of my dad’s car.
My dad asked me “Do I Need A Lawyer?”
But let me start off by saying the men and women that are out there driving tractor trailers are extremely important to our economy.
Unfortunately, not ALL of them perform that way ALL of the time.
“40 Tons of Death on Wheels.”
As large as these trucks are, even a relatively low impact collision can often lead to serious injuries or even death.
Do I need an Attorney – Semi-Truck Accident in Georgia
Will you dad be able to take on the tractor trailer company, the insurance company, and their lawyers by himself – especially when he is trying to recuperate from his injuries? Claims against a trucking company can be very complex, and they have many legal issues that need to be investigated right away.
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This log reflects when they start their day, all stops along the way, and certifies that they have inspected their vehicles.
And how long are truck driver’s required to keep their driver’s logs?
Federal regulations only require the truck driver’s to keep these logs for six months unless an attorney takes action to secure them.
Now let me give you some other factors we investigate when taking on the trucking companies.
Federal law requires these companies to keep their equipment in proper working order AND to keep records regarding this maintenance.
When these trucks and the trailers they pull are properly maintained, it helps prevent brake failures and tire blowouts.
Keep in mind: in order to drive these big trucks, the drivers must have a commercial driver’s license.
They must continue to supervise the drivers too to make sure they are not operating their rigs in an unsafe manner.
Now I am a big advocate of defensive driving, so let me give you some tips to try and prevent injuries on the highway and avoid these accidents altogether.
(1) Drive with caution around trucks on the road.
Remember they cannot stop on a dime so don’t pull in front of one and assume they can safely stop in time.
If you can’t see the driver’s mirrors, chances are he can’t see you.
If you or a family member is involved in a tractor trailer wreck, the single most important piece of advice I can give you is this:
Call a lawyer. If not us, please call a lawyer that has experience handling tractor trailer claims.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a distracted driver, Just pick up the phone right now and give us a call at (770) 934-8000.
Our legal professionals are standing by right now to speak with you.
And I encourage you – if you don’t call us, please call someone to help you with your claim.
You owe it to yourself – to your family – to get the help you need.
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