Role of Georgia Truck Accident Attorneys

Being injured by a truck, no matter how light it is, can seriously jeopardize your wellbeing. Yes! You would have to be admitted to a health facility for recovery from your injuries. It is definitely not a situation that anyone wants to be in. Unfortunately, the truck driver along with the trucking company and the associated insurance provider will try to avoid paying you the rightful compensation.

Do not try to take matters in your own hands though. Get the assistance of a qualified lawyer as soon as possible for pursuing the case. No worries! There are several Georgia truck accident attorneys who can help you to recover the dues. Find some time to contact a top attorney ASAP. You do not have pay a huge amount as legal fees though. Remember that the professional will not charge you a dime unless the matter is settled in your favor. So rest easy and concentrate on recovering from your injuries.

How Will The Attorney Help You?

• Liability- A truck accident is considerably different from a car accident where the driver is likely to be the only person at fault. However, a truck driver is not the owner of the vehicle and the liability will be imparted on to the trucking company, its manufacturers, the contractor as well as several governmental bodies. You, as a lay person, will not have enough information to hold all responsible parties liable. Delay may result in expiry of the ‘statute of limitations’ or the deadline that will prevent you from filing the claim. A truck accident lawyer, on the other hand, will be knowledgeable about the entire process thereby helping you to pursue the case.
• Negotiation – Dealing with one party is bad enough while trying to settle a compensation case. However, the problems get magnified many times when there are multiple parties in the fray and you will have to negotiate with each of them individually. Forget the hard work and allow your legal representative to deal with it instead. The lawyer will be experienced and skilled enough to obtain the best deal for you.
• Strategy- The attorney that you engage to handle the truck accident compensation claim on your behalf will be well versed with the law. Deciding whether to accept a settlement or go for mediation will be easy for him / her. The course of action best suited for your purpose can also be strategized properly by the concerned attorney who will try to avoid unnecessary delay in obtaining the right compensation for you.

This article is written by Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley & Hinson, L.L.P. Team. Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley & Hinson, LLP, has been representing people with legal needs for over 50 years.