Athens Truck Accident Lawyer
When a big truck accident turns your world upside down, our experienced Athens truck accident lawyers are here for you when you need us most. Contact us today for a free consultation, and learn how Farah & Farah can help you get justice and compensation.
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Getting hit by a truck can be like getting hit by 20 cars at the same time. Your injuries may require a lifetime of care, and you may not be able to return to your former work or way of life. These accidents often happen because truck drivers are drowsy, inexperienced, or rushed. Trucking companies and their insurers may stand in the way of collecting your well-deserved compensation.
Our big truck attorneys have been standing up to trucking companies since 1979, and experience makes all the difference. Call our Athens truck accident attorneys at 762-356-8755 today for a free consultation, and put our experience to work for you.
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Athens Truck Accident Attorneys Who Put You First
Why You Need an Athens Truck Accident Lawyer
Severe Truck Accident Injuries Deserve Substantial Compensation
Who’s Liable for Your Athens Truck Accident?
What Evidence Do You Need for Your Athens Truck Crash Case?
Don’t Let Time Run Out on Your Truck Accident Claim
Let Our Athens Truck Accident Lawyers Handle the Legal Battle While You Recover
Athens Truck Accident Attorneys Who Put You First
When you choose Farah & Farah, you get more than a compassionate and skilled attorney. You get our entire regional firm with 46 years of experience and over $2 billion in compensation recovered throughout Georgia and Florida. Our dedicated local team includes James Farson, who previously served as a Navy JAG Corps officer, worked as a prosecutor, and ran his own successful law office for over 20 years. James and his team provide compassionate support and offer access to our full arsenal of financial resources, forensic experts, and senior partners like Eddie Farah.
You’ll Get Through This, and Our Attorneys Can Help
Our truck accident attorneys in Athens are dedicated to making your life easier while you’re dealing with the aftermath of a truck accident. You pay nothing up front. We advance the litigation costs and collect our costs and fees from any compensation we recover on your behalf. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. In the meantime, we’ll help you with whatever you need right now. We’ll make rental car arrangements and even find pre-settlement funding to meet your immediate needs, all at no added cost.
Why You Need an Athens Truck Accident Lawyer
Trucking companies send investigators to crash sites within hours, and you need a team willing to do the same. Without representation, you may not have access to this evidence. Here’s what our big truck attorneys are ready to do for you:
- Accident investigation: We’ll send our lawyers to the scene and consult with forensic analysts and accident reconstructionists to determine what happened.
- Evidence collection: We’ll interview eyewitnesses, obtain police reports, extract black box data, review surveillance footage, and more.
- Damages calculation: We’ll retain medical experts and life care planners to assess the short-term and long-term impacts of your injuries
- Settlement negotiation: We’ll fight for a settlement that truly compensates you or take your case to trial if necessary.
Truck accident claims are often more complex than other accident claims because multiple companies may share liability, and knowledge of state and federal trucking regulations is required. Don’t face the trucking companies alone. Make it a Farah fight.
Severe Truck Accident Injuries Deserve Substantial Compensation
Truck accidents cause severe head trauma, paralysis, and other permanent injuries with high financial and emotional costs. You may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages for both types of losses. If you have clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, punitive damages may also be available.
Economic damages for truck accident injuries include current and future medical bills, lost wages, incidental costs, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and similar losses. The amount you recover is highly individual. Injury severity, insurance coverage, the strength of evidence, and your attorney’s skill are important factors. Here are some of our notable truck accident settlements and verdicts:
- $3.4 million for a client rear-ended by a moving truck.
- $2 million for a client rear-ended by a tractor-trailer.
- $1.5 million for a client struck by a semi truck.
Who’s Liable for Your Athens Truck Accident?
Trucking accidents often involve multiple liable parties, such as truck drivers, trucking companies, cargo loaders, truck maintenance and repair companies, government entities, truck manufacturers, and other drivers. We have the resources and experience to identify all responsible parties, which is crucial to maximizing your compensation.
A trucking company may blame you for your own injuries to avoid liability. Georgia Code § 51-11-7 establishes the state’s negligence rules, and the courts have interpreted it to mean that you can recover compensation even if you’re not completely blameless. As long as you share less than 50% of the blame, you may be entitled to compensation. However, your damages will be reduced in proportion to your share of the fault.
Trucking companies have a financial incentive to put as much blame on you as possible. Before you accept a finding of fault, call our experienced Athens truck accident lawyers at 762-356-8755 for a free consultation.
How Trucking Companies Complicate Claims
Trucking companies are large corporations that often try to avoid responsibility for accidents. Under Georgia Code § 51-2-2, employers may be liable for employees’ negligence through a legal principle known as vicarious liability. However, if the trucker is an independent contractor, companies can still be held liable under Georgia Code § 51-2-5 when the work is dangerous, the wrongful act violates state or federal regulations, or the company controls routes and schedules. These conditions are common in the trucking industry.
Trucking companies can also be held liable for their own negligence, such as the following:
- Unrealistic deadlines
- Unsafe routes
- Poor truck maintenance
- Improper driver training
- Inadequate driver background checks
A trucking company may resort to blaming you, downplaying your injuries, ignoring your claim, burying you in paperwork, or trying to discredit your witnesses. We’re not intimidated by the trucking industry. We can overcome these tactics to pursue the compensation you deserve.
What Evidence Do You Need for Your Athens Truck Crash Case?
The evidence gathered during the first few hours and days after the crash is often the most crucial, but you may not have access to it without the assistance of a skilled truck accident lawyer. Our dedicated big truck lawyers are ready to respond immediately when you notify us of a serious truck accident.
Gathering the types of evidence you’ll need to go up against the big trucking company and its insurer requires a significant upfront investment and knowledge about the trucking industry and regulations. Our truck accident lawyers can help you with the following evidence to build a strong claim and maximize your compensation:
- Black box analysis of all vehicles involved
- Electronic logging device data
- Truck inspection and maintenance records
- Background information about the driver
- Cargo loading records
- Toxicology reports
- Driver time logs
- Accident scene photographs
- Surveillance or dashcam footage
- Witness statements
$2+ BILLION IN RESULTS
“Collisions with big trucks often have various serious and catastrophic consequences. In many cases, the trucking companies immediately deploy an accident reconstructionist and investigators to the scene. They have people who immediately get involved and do their own accident investigation, gathering evidence and talking to witnesses. In order to have a fair chance… You need professionals on your side. At Farah & Farah, we've handled many large truck cases involving semi-trucks. Many serious, even catastrophic, and fatality cases involving commercial vehicles. We have a team that can be set out within hours of your accident, or as soon as you contact our firm. And we can have them on the ground to do the same thing that the semi truck company is doing.”
Don’t Let Time Run Out on Your Truck Accident Claim
Georgia’s statute of limitations for most truck accident claims is two years from the accident date. You must file suit before the two-year deadline, or you will lose your opportunity to recover compensation. However, don’t wait for the deadline to reach out to a lawyer. It takes time to build a successful claim.
If you wait too long to involve an attorney, the insurance company will try to run out the clock. Critical evidence needed to identify the liable parties and prove your case in court may be lost forever. Strong evidence provides us with leverage in settlement negotiations. Without it, the insurance company has no incentive to offer a fair settlement.
Don’t wait. Contact our Athens personal injury lawyers today. We can answer your questions about the time limits and start protecting your case today.
Let Our Athens Truck Accident Lawyers Handle the Legal Battle While You Recover
A truck accident is a harrowing experience that can have a lasting impact on your life. You deserve compensation when a careless driver or trucking company is responsible.
Our dedicated Athens truck accident attorneys get outstanding results through caring, understanding, and hard work. With over $2 billion recovered and 46 years of experience, you can count on us to fight for full compensation. We charge no upfront fees, and you only pay if we win.
Call 762-356-8755 or contact us online for a free consultation and put Team Farah to work for you.
Your Truck Accident Questions Answered
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer in Athens?
Hiring our knowledgeable truck accident lawyers in Athens costs nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we handle your case without charging upfront fees. We advance litigation costs, including court filing fees, expert witness retainers, and travel expenses. We collect our costs and fees from your compensation once we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a pre-agreed percentage of your truck accident settlement or award. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
What Are The Common Causes Of Truck Accidents In Athens, GA?
According to Georgia Highway Safety data, the most common contributing factors in large truck crashes include following too closely, improper lane changes, and misjudged clearance space. According to federal research, 30% of fatal truck accidents are linked to truck driver fatigue. Meanwhile, speeding is a common factor in all types of traffic accidents, including truck accidents.
Should I Speak to the Insurance Company After My Accident?
No, you should not speak to the insurance company after your accident. The insurance company may try to pressure you into making a recorded statement, then have their lawyers scrutinize your statement for contradictions or anything they can twist against you. Even without a recorded statement, they can accuse you of making inconsistent statements or misrepresenting your injuries. Your safest bet is to let a lawyer handle the insurance company from the beginning.
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