Construction trucks are big, heavy, and hard to maneuver. Drivers of these types of vehicles require skill, precision, and proper training. These strict standards exist because construction trucks can cause severely devastating accidents on the road. If you were injured, a construction truck accident lawyer in Macon will pursue financial compensation.
Our lawyers here at John Foy & Associates have recovered over $1 billion for clients. Allow our Macon truck accident lawyers to help you through this difficult time. Call us today to to schedule a free initial consultation.
Common Damages Involved with Construction Truck Accidents
Truck drivers have to keep not just themselves but others safe as well. Large construction trucks offer superior protection compared to passenger vehicles due to their considerable weight and size. More often than not, the truck driver will come out of an accident okay compared to the other parties involved. An experienced personal injury lawyer in Macon will help you hold the negligent driver accountable.
Construction truck accidents have the potential to cause extreme damages to you and your loved ones. We can help you get compensated for the following damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Medical expenses
- Property damages and vehicle repairs
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Lost wages
- Loss of consortium
These damages affect your physical and financial health negatively. Our lawyers can help you get a settlement to cover all of them so you don’t have to end up paying for the mistakes of the truck driver that caused your accident.
Our lawyers will calculate all of your economic and non-economic damages and seek out punitive damages should the circumstances of your case allow it. We will ensure that every dollar gets accounted for. Our goal is to get every one of your accident-related expenses paid for by the insurance company.
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Who Can I Hold Liable?
In a perfect world, there would be no accidents on the road. The reality is that accidents happen, and when they do, you need to be ready to act, so you don’t suffer from physical and financial damages that cripple your health and wellbeing.
Construction accidents can have more than just one at-fault party. You can hold various other people or entities responsible if they had a hand in causing your accident.
Construction Company
If the construction company owns the construction truck, it is their responsibility to ensure that it is adequately maintained and loaded. While the driver carries some responsibility in this duty as well, ultimately, the company needs to double-check that they follow all regulations and rules set out by state and federal laws.
If the truck had maintenance issues that the company neglected or loaded the trucks with clear disregard for regulations, you can hold the construction company liable for your accident.
Truck Manufacturer
Recalls of automobiles of all types frequently happen every day. If a recently diagnosed manufacturing defect was responsible for causing an accident on the road, the manufacturer is more at fault than the driver.
The manufacturer of the truck is responsible for creating a safe and reliable mode of transportation. Especially for commercial vehicles, the quality of their construction is absolutely integral to safety on the road. If the manufacturer failed to warn the consumers about any potential defects, you can file a claim against them.
Local or State Government Agencies
If your accident occurred due to poor road conditions, you can hold the government and its relevant agencies accountable for your damages. The state or local government in Macon is responsible for maintaining the roads and ensuring they are safe to drive on. Neglecting the road can lead to the formation of potholes, cracks, and other hazards that lead to accidents.
Filing a claim against the government or any of its agencies is a difficult task. With the assistance of a Macon truck accident attorney, you can take the proper steps needed to prove your case strongly and hold them liable.
Call Our Construction Truck Accident Lawyers Today
According to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) §9-3-33, you have two years to file your claim after an accident. Our lawyers will help you stay within that deadline and file at the right time. With over 20 years of experience on our site, we will fight hard for your rights, so you get a fair settlement.
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