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Truck accidents often lead to some of the most catastrophic road crashes. If you survived a truck accident and now face severe injuries, you could have significant medical bills. In addition, you may wonder what the future holds for your career or when you’ll return to the hobbies you once enjoyed. A Savannah truck accident lawyer from Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., can help you seek justice and compensation for your losses.
Our Savannah truck accident lawyers can handle the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on your own recovery. Contact our team for your free, no-obligation consultation.
Our Savannah truck accident lawyers can handle the legal aspects of your case so you can focus on your own recovery. Contact our team for your free, no-obligation consultation.
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Why Choose Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., for Your Truck Accident Claim?
At Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., our attorneys know what it takes to get compensation for accident victims. We’ve won millions for injured people in the decades we’ve served injured people. Our team wants to go after every dollar you deserve.
If you hire us, you won’t have to worry about taking on financial risks to bring a legal case. Our team works based on contingency fees, meaning you don’t owe hourly rates or retainers upfront. Instead, we only receive a payment if we successfully resolve your case. In other words, we only win if we do.
We also offer free case reviews. This means you can learn more about your rights and options without any obligations to us. Whether you hire our team or not, we want you to feel confident about your next steps. See our case results.
If you hire us, you won’t have to worry about taking on financial risks to bring a legal case. Our team works based on contingency fees, meaning you don’t owe hourly rates or retainers upfront. Instead, we only receive a payment if we successfully resolve your case. In other words, we only win if we do.
We also offer free case reviews. This means you can learn more about your rights and options without any obligations to us. Whether you hire our team or not, we want you to feel confident about your next steps. See our case results.
Our Attorneys Can Handle Your Financial Recovery After a Truck Accident
Truck accident cases not only involve devastating losses, but they can also involve multiple parties. After all, if the truck driver worked as an employee for a commercial trucking company, we may need to bring your case against a corporate insurance policy. In other words, these accidents can get complicated quickly.
You shouldn’t have to deal with these challenges on your own while you recover. Let an experienced truck accident lawyer deal with your case’s obligations, including:
You shouldn’t have to deal with these challenges on your own while you recover. Let an experienced truck accident lawyer deal with your case’s obligations, including:
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Investigating Your Accident Case
To bring the strongest case possible, we can investigate your accident.
This means gathering:
This means gathering:
Police records
The truck’s black box data
Dashboard camera footage
The trucker’s log books
Company records, such as for vehicle maintenance
Surveillance camera footage, as available
Medical records
Expert witness testimony
Accident reconstruction data
Our goal is to show that the driver and/or the company’s negligence led to your accident—and therefore, they should pay for your losses. The clearer the evidence in the case, the better your chance of recovering damages.
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Negotiating With a Corporate Insurance Company
Going after the compensation you deserve can prove challenging in any accident case, let alone when a major company bears responsibility. However, these corporations come prepared to negotiate. So do we.
Many insurance companies, including those representing trucking companies, will start by making victims a low settlement offer. When victims represent themselves in these cases, it can prove challenging to get a higher amount. However, our attorneys have experience with these claims and know how to negotiate. We use proven techniques to argue for fair compensation.
Many insurance companies, including those representing trucking companies, will start by making victims a low settlement offer. When victims represent themselves in these cases, it can prove challenging to get a higher amount. However, our attorneys have experience with these claims and know how to negotiate. We use proven techniques to argue for fair compensation.
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Handling Aggressive or Unfair Tactics
The liable insurance company may make it hard to get the compensation you need. It may attempt to derail your case or compel you to accept a low offer.
Our attorneys know how to handle unfair tactics, such as claims that:The liable insurance company may make it hard to get the compensation you need. It may attempt to derail your case or compel you to accept a low offer.
Our attorneys know how to handle unfair tactics, such as claims that:
Our attorneys know how to handle unfair tactics, such as claims that:The liable insurance company may make it hard to get the compensation you need. It may attempt to derail your case or compel you to accept a low offer.
Our attorneys know how to handle unfair tactics, such as claims that:
You had injuries from a pre-existing condition.
You don’t have serious injuries.
The liable insurer isn’t responsible.
You delayed getting treatment, so your injuries aren’t related to the crash.
You’re solely responsible for the collision.
Our lawyers have heard it all; we know how to protect your rights in a Savannah truck accident case.
You Could Seek Damages After a Savannah Truck Accident
When a truck driver causes your crash, you shouldn’t have to pay for the resulting damages. Instead, our attorneys can investigate your case’s evidence, learn your story, and explain what types of compensation you could seek.
You could recover damages such as:
You could recover damages such as:
01
Medical bills:
Many truck accident victims need emergency medical care and other treatment. You could get compensation for ambulance services, surgeries, hospitalizations, diagnostic testing, medical devices, physical therapy, and other care needs. Long-term medical treatments can also figure into your settlement.
02
Lost income:
Injury victims often face barriers to earning as usual. Your damages could include missed paychecks, gig work, tips, bonuses, or other opportunities to earn income.
03
Reduced earning capacity
You may see challenges to your ability to earn income over the long term. You could seek reduced earning capacity if you have to go part-time or take a different job.
04
Pain and suffering:
Injuries often affect victims emotionally. Our attorneys can seek damages for your physical pain and other hardships.
05
Scarring and disfigurement:
You may have to take a leave of absence from work to heal from your injuries. InA serious accident can leave victims with permanent changes to their appearance. This can affect your self-esteem, working ability, and other aspects of your life. that case, you could claim compensation for:
06
Mental health complications:
Some victims face flashbacks, nightmares, or other trauma. We can factor these hardships into your case’s value.
07
Out-of-pocket expenses
You may have spent money on injury-related costs, such as transportation arrangements and childcare services. Our team can seek recovery for these items.
08
Wrongful death-related damages:
Immediate family members can seek damages if they lose a loved one to a truck accident. This can include compensation for lost earnings, medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and intangible losses.
Our attorneys can explain if you qualify for other types of damages. Our Savannah truck accident attorneys want to seek the compensation you need and deserve.
Commercial Vehicle Inspections Reveal These Common Driver Violations
To help ensure safety standards and prevent the worst crashes, state and federal safety inspectors regularly determine whether commercial drivers comply with FMCSA guidelines and Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs).
Recently, safety inspectors reported that these were the most common violations among commercial drivers:
Recently, safety inspectors reported that these were the most common violations among commercial drivers:
Speeding six to 14 miles per hour over the speed limit
Failure to obey a traffic control device
False trucker logbook entries
Lane restriction violations
Operating a commercial vehicle without a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Commercial drivers must also adhere to specific vehicle maintenance standards.
Safety inspectors say that commercial drivers most often receive violations for the following issues with their vehicles:
Safety inspectors say that commercial drivers most often receive violations for the following issues with their vehicles:
Inoperable vehicle lighting
Operating a commercial vehicle without proof of regular inspection
Brakes out of adjustment
Defects related to the repair and maintenance of vehicle parts and accessories
Inoperable turn signal
Flat tire or leak
What Does This Mean for Truck Accident Victims?
If you are in a crash with a commercial vehicle driver, the other party may have failed to abide by various safety regulations.
When we investigate your case’s evidence, we can ask the trucking company to submit relevant records. Then, we can determine if the driver’s or company’s negligence led to your accident. With this evidence in hand, we can work to hold the driver and the company responsible for your damages.
When we investigate your case’s evidence, we can ask the trucking company to submit relevant records. Then, we can determine if the driver’s or company’s negligence led to your accident. With this evidence in hand, we can work to hold the driver and the company responsible for your damages.
Contact Our Savannah Truck Accident Lawyers
Buckhead Law Saxton Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C.’s Savannah office serves all of Chatham County and beyond. Over the years, our personal injury attorneys have helped victims recover millions of dollars in financial compensation. We offer compassionate legal services, that always put the needs of our clients above all else. If you or a loved one was injured in the Savannah area, please call our team for help today at 404-890-5631.
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After a truck accident, you may wonder if your life will ever be the same. You could feel significant pain and wonder when the medical bills will end. With all of these concerns weighing on you, you don’t have to pursue compensation alone hire a personal injury lawyer.
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