Fulton County Truck Accident Lawyer

After a truck accident, you may think the person who caused the accident was the truck driver. If this was the case, they may have exhibited the following forms of negligence:

• Fatigued Driving. Truck drivers often have to drive for hours at a time over the course of multiple days. If they try to push through exhaustion to meet deadlines, they may be drowsy when they’re behind the wheel. This can lead to delayed reactions, poor decision making, and falling asleep at the wheel.
• Distracted Driving. A truck driver may be distracted by their phone, radio, food, or if they’re reaching for something in the seat next to them. When a driver is distracted, they often won’t see what’s happening in front of them and can veer out of their lane and cause an accident.
• Speeding. A Large Truck Crash Causation Study showed that most rollover crashes happened because of a truck driver failing to adjust speed when the road curved, mostly with on or off-ramps. Trucks need more time to slow down to come to a complete stop and need to safely turn the vehicle. If a truck driver takes a turn too quickly, they could lose control of the truck and it could roll over.
• Use of Drugs/Alcohol. Truck drivers may turn to illicit substance abuse or they could even be taking over the counter medicine that causes drowsiness. Drugs and alcohol severely impair a driver and they will not be able to make quick decisions when they’re behind the wheel. Over the counter medicine that makes the driver tired can also have a similar effect.

However, it’s possible the truck driver was not at fault for your injuries. The liable party may not be at the scene of the accident. If the trucking company was at fault, they may have made one of the following mistakes:

• Improper Loading. Trucks come in different sizes and this means certain trucks will only be able to carry a certain amount of cargo. Overloading the truck or failing to secure the cargo inside could lead to the driver losing control of the trailer and hitting other drivers on the road.
• Poor Truck Maintenance. Trucks are supposed to be inspected to make sure they’re road-ready. Skipping maintenance could mean putting a truck on the road with faulty or failing brakes, worn tires, or other mechanical issues, like with steering or the headlights.

If a faulty truck part failed while the driver was on the road, then the auto part manufacturer may be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. No matter who the negligent party is, you need reliable Fulton County truck accident attorneys by your side who will represent your best interests.