Truck accidents are not the same as car wrecks, and if you’re involved in an accident involving a truck or tractor trailer then you need immediate representation to preserve your rights. You need the experience of our PMHP Truck accident attorneys.

Truck or tractor trailer accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents to occur on our roadways, and can be difficult to recover from. If you were involved in a truck accident you could be severely injured and it is likely that you and/or your vehicle suffered tremendous damage.

The physical results of a truck accident can lead to high medical bills as well as an inability to work. Unfortunately, many truck companies and insurance companies resist paying injured drivers fair compensation. Prieto, Marigliano, Holbert, & Prieto, LLC, can help you fight back to get the damages you need.

Our truck accident lawyers know how to provide you with the assistance you need after a truck accident. We have more than 100 years of experience and we can help you work through your legal options after a truck accident.

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Make The Right Choice After A Truck Accident – Get Professional Help On Your Side

If you were the victim of an 18-wheeler accident, you are not alone. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, large trucks were involved in 104,000 injury crashes in 2016 alone. Drivers involved in these crashes are often in need of immediate assistance.

Our proven truck accident lawyers can help you if you suffered an injury or your vehicle was damaged. The party at fault for the accident should have to pay you compensation for your injuries. However, large trucking companies often work with insurance agents that can fight against you. They also typically have their own investigators and attorneys on standby to respond to truck wrecks. They may come to the scene of the wreck before you leave and try to take a statement from you. Remember that you are not required to speak to them.

You can increase your odds of getting the damages you need by getting professional help on your side. Often, victims of semi-truck accidents have to bring a claim against the truck driver involved in the accident, or even the trucking company. A truck accident lawyer can help ensure your claim is solid.

Truck Accident Lawyers Can Take On Your Case

Your truck accident lawyer will take four steps to help you after an accident:

Completing An Investigation

In order to get any compensation for your injuries, your lawyer will have to prove that the semi truck of 18-wheeler driver was at fault for the accident. Establishing fault requires sharp investigative skills. Your truck accident lawyer can investigate:

• Police Reports
• Photographs
• Witness Statements
• The Accident Scene
• Vehicle Maintenance Logs
• The Driver’s Licensing and Credentials

A skilled truck accident lawyer may even look for possible manufacturing defects in the truck that hit you. This investigation can help determine the cause of your truck accident. We often see truck accidents that are caused by:

• Tired, drunk or distracted truck drivers
• Unsafe Driving
• Untrained Drivers
• Improper Truck Maintenance

Processing Your Claim

Your claim officially represents your attempt to get compensation from the driver of the vehicle that hit you. A truck accident claim typically includes a:

• Report of Your Injuries
• Request for Compensation

Your lawyer will also show the other driver’s negligence in your claim. Once your claim is established, your truck accident lawyer can work to resolve your case.

Negotiating With The Driver And Insurance Company

Resolving a truck accident case sometimes involves negotiations with: insurance agents, the truck driver and the trucking company. Many 18-wheeler accident cases can be resolved through discussions without ever going to court. Your lawyer will work to get you a settlement that covers your injuries through these negotiations.

Litigating Your Case

Cases that cannot be resolved through negotiation move on to the court system. Georgia requires all parties in a semi-truck accident case to present evidence in the court of law. Your lawyer will handle this complicated process so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries.

Our Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help You Today

Individuals injured in an accident with a large truck may be entitled to damages for:

• Pain and Suffering
• Medical Expenses
• Mental Anguish
• Lost Wages

In especially severe accidents, you may even be due funeral costs. Getting the compensation you deserve can allow you to move on and recover after an 18-wheeler accident. A skilled truck accident lawyer with experience dealing with cases like yours can increase the odds that you’ll win your suit.