Workers’ Compensation – Employee V. Independent Contractor – Atlanta Georgia Lawyers
SEGMENT: Tractor Trailer Wrecks
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Workers’ Compensation – Employee V. Independent Contractor – Atlanta Georgia Lawyers
“Hi Gary. Love your show and thanks for taking my question. It spun his car around and he crashed into the median. My dad asked me “Do I Need A Lawyer?” I told him “yes.” What do you think?”
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You are correct! I would highly recommend that you have your dad contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
They are careful about how they drive their rigs.
And they make sure that the tractors they are operating and the trailers they are pulling are in the safest condition.
Unfortunately, not ALL of them perform that way ALL of the time.
A typical, fully loaded large commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds while an average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds.
So getting back to your question:
Will you dad be able to take on the tractor trailer company, the insurance company, and their lawyers by himself – especially when he is trying to recuperate from his injuries?
Let me give you an example:
This log reflects when they start their day, all stops along the way, and certifies that they have inspected their vehicles.
Federal regulations only require the truck driver’s to keep these logs for six months unless an attorney takes action to secure them.
When these trucks and the trailers they pull are properly maintained, it helps prevent brake failures and tire blowouts.
Keep in mind: in order to drive these big trucks, the drivers must have a commercial driver’s license.
Plus these trucking companies must use strict standards when they hire these truck drivers.
Now I am a big advocate of defensive driving, so let me give you some tips to try and prevent injuries on the highway and avoid these accidents altogether.
(1) Drive with caution around trucks on the road.
Remember they cannot stop on a dime so don’t pull in front of one and assume they can safely stop in time.
(3) Pay attention to the trucks turn signals and don’t travel for long periods of time next to a tractor trailer.
Call a lawyer. If not us, please call a lawyer that has experience handling tractor trailer claims. It is a BAD idea to try and take on the trucking company, their insurance company, and their lawyers by yourself.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a distracted driver, Just pick up the phone right now and give us a call at (770) 934-8000.
The consultation is FREE and completely confidential.
And I encourage you – if you don’t call us, please call someone to help you with your claim.
So give us a call right now. (770) 934-8000.
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