Georgia drivers share the road with semi trucks that weigh thousands of tons. Needless to say, they are no match for the destructive force of a tractor trailer when the two collide. Most of the time, it is the passenger car occupants that suffer catastrophic injury or wrongful death in a truck accident. Many times, the cause of the accident can be traced to the inadequate training of a truck driver. Atlanta attorney Glenn L. Goodhart, M.D., J.D. protects the rights of victims who have suffered because of someone else’s negligence.
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A driver’s lack of education of Georgia trucking laws that result in semi-tractor trailer accident due to overloaded trucks, improper truck maintenance or inadequate inspection can have serious consequence for unsuspecting drivers and pedestrians in his path. Failure to follow other Georgia laws governing logbooks may result in driver fatigue. Incomplete or lack of proper background checks and screening for drug or alcohol abuse by employers and/or trucking companies may mean multiple responsible parties. Manufacturers of defective parts (brake failure, malfunctioning lights, steering column defects) may also be held accountable when a faulty product causes bodily harm.
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Inadequate Training of Truck Driver Can Lead to Catastrophic Injury
Unfortunately, many truck drivers are woefully undereducated with driving in poor conditions and basic skills, including driving too fast for condition of roadway. Self-employed individuals sometimes drive big rigs that are outside their licensing, not understanding that additional training to learn and understand how to operate a much larger truck is vital for safe operation of the vehicle.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, disfigured, or suffered wrongful death due to a Georgia accident caused by inadequate training of a driver, Atlanta truck accident attorney Glenn L. Goodhart, M.D., J.D. wants to speak with you before you speak with anyone else. We will protect your rights and steer you away from possible pitfalls, such as trusting the at-fault driver’s insurance adjusters to treat you fairly.
Consult Atlanta Truck Accident Attorney Glenn Goodhart, MD, JD
Let us deal with the cat and mouse game of trying to avoid responsibility while you concentrate on healing. We’ll read the investigative reports, re-interview witnesses (oftentimes with slightly different questions whose answers shed new light), check logbooks for documentation of proper rest periods and maintenance records, if needed for a products liability case. We handle accident reconstruction and careful estimates for current and future medical expenses, as well as claims for pain and suffering and/or wrongful death, as we prove liability of one or more parties. Our Atlanta personal injury attorney has the experience, knowledge and record of success to negotiate a top dollar settlement for the catastrophic injury suffered by you and/or those you care about.
