A Freight-Heavy State
Georgia is a major freight corridor — I-75, I-16, I-95, and I-20 carry tens of thousands of tractor-trailers daily. A loaded truck can weigh 80,000 pounds, so crashes are far more likely to cause catastrophic injuries.
Federal Rules Apply
Unlike ordinary car wrecks, truck cases involve the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rules on driver hours, maintenance, and cargo. Violations of these rules can be powerful evidence of negligence.
Multiple Liable Parties
Multiple parties may share liability: the driver, the trucking company, the company that loaded the cargo, and the maintenance provider. Each may have separate insurance, which means more potential sources of recovery — and more lawyers fighting back.
Preserving the Evidence
Critical evidence like the truck's electronic logging device and black-box data can be overwritten quickly. Acting fast to preserve it is one of the most important things an attorney does in a Georgia truck case.
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This article is general information about Georgia law, not legal advice for your specific situation. For advice about your case, speak with a licensed Georgia attorney.