Atlanta
Auto Accident Attorneys
Drivers of semi-trucks
and companies or motor carriers
engaged in the operation of semi-trucks
have a duty to operate such vehicles
in a responsible manner. Thousands
of people are killed or severly
injured each year as a result of
auto accidents involving semi-trucks.
Unsafe driving,
oversized loads and various other
irresponsible practices put the
motoring public in danger.
Auto
acccient attorney Panessa &
Associates is experienced in handling
motor carrier litigation. Georgia
law provides unique remedies for
recovery to those injured by motor
carrier negligence.
To
protect your legal rights, it is
wise to consult an auto accident
law firm that is experienced in
handling motor carrier litigation
as soon as possible. Within the
first week, important physical evidence
can be lost, and witnesses may forget
important details.
What To Do Following An Incident
Involving a Semi-Truck
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Insist that a report be
filed with the police, sheriff
or state highway patrol.
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Obtain names, addresses
and telephone numbers of
all witnesses;
- Photograph
the scene where the injury
occurred and any visible
injuries (cuts, bruises).
Professional photographs
are generally preferable,
but not essential;
- Talk
to no one about the incident
or injuries other than your
personal physician or auto
accident lawyer. Sign nothing
without consulting a n auto
accident lawyer. Truthful
statements you make in an
attempt to be helpful can
easily be misinterpreted
and turned against you;
- Tell
your personal physician
or surgeon exactly how the
injury occurred and describe
all symptoms and complaints.
Be sure to report memory
problems, confusion or disorientation,
however minor these things
may seem at the time. Begin
keeping a diary of how the
injury or death affects
your life and family. In
particular, write down all
medical related visits and
everything that causes physical
pain, frustration or worry;
and
- Obtain
and keep receipts for all
expenses relating to the
incident.
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Recoverable
Damages
Damages which a victim and the victim's
family may be entitled to recover
include:
- hospital
and medical expenses;
- past
lost earnings;
- future
lost earnings; and
- past
permanent physical disability
(i.e. limp,
scars, loss of a limb, emotional
distress, depression, anxiety
grief, emotional pain from
the death of a loved one,
damage or destruction of
property, physical pain
and suffering, loss of enjoyment
of life, etc. .).
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In
Georgia, if you are injured by the
negligence of a motor carrier the
motor carrier's insurance company
will be directly liable. If
you have any questions or concerns,
please contact us. You may use our
interactive
contact form, send us an email,
or call us at 404.521.3455.
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