Fiery Tractor-Trailer Crash in Georgia Results in Fatality

July 20, 2016

Commercial Trucks are extremely large and heavy vehicles that can cause far-reaching and lethal accidents. When a crash occurs due to negligence, the victims are entitled to fight for compensation for their injuries and damages.

When a person loses their life in a truck accident, no amount of compensation can replace their loss.

In August of 2020, in Bartow County, GA, a semi-truck driver suffered fatal injuries, and another driver in a Jeep Cherokee was badly injured after an accident on the I-75. According to the Georgia State Highway Patrol’s preliminary records, the tractor-trailer was in the right lane when the Jeep was merging onto the highway and lost control, striking the right side of the tractor-trailer. The semi-truck driver then lost control, running into the guard rail and damaging the fuel tank, which resulted in a fire. The driver of the tractor-trailer succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

This shows that it is essential to always be fully aware while sharing the road with semi-truck drivers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it takes a commercial vehicle traveling 65mph up to two football fields, or 600 feet, to come to a complete stop with good road conditions. On average, that is around a 50% longer stopping distance than a non-commercial vehicle.

Why You Should Hire an Attorney After a Truck Accident

Being involved in a truck accident that was not your fault can leave you in need of a personal injury attorney. It can be challenging to maneuver through the law and understand the complicated legal processes for filing lawsuits, so you can receive the benefits you deserve.

The Brown Firm has been specializing in personal injury cases for many years. We have the expertise necessary to represent you in your truck accident injury case.

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