How can a truck accident lawyer help?
Have you been injured by a truck? Do you need legal advice on dealing with trucking and insurance companies? Are you stressed about getting repair and medical bills paid? Do you need help with litigation and negotiating settlements?
Powers Law Group, a truck accident law firm in Macon, GA handles all types of tractor trailer truck accident cases, including those that involve:
- Detaching trailers
- Product liability
- Drunk or fatigued drivers
- Negligent hiring practices
- Excessive speed
- Drivers falsify log books
The Federal government requires tractor-trailer and other large truck operators to acquire a commercial drivers license and undergo limited drug and alcohol testing. However, many truck safety advocates question the effectiveness of the licensing and testing program.
These large vehicles are legally permitted to haul up to 80,000 pounds or 40 tons of cargo. Consider that a typical passenger car weighs only about 2,000 to 4,000 pounds and it is easy to understand just why these accidents can be so catastrophic.
Every year, nearly 500,000 large trucks (also known as tractor-trailers, semis, semi trucks, 18-wheelers, big rigs) are involved in traffic accidents in the United States. Approximately 5,000 of these accidents involving semi trailer trucks result in fatalities. In addition, many cases are won when the driver operates the vehicle for more hours than logged in the driver’s book. The personal injury attorneys at Powers Law Group are your truck accident lawyers in Macon, GA and they are there to help you.
Georgia Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys Macon GA
Types of Truck Accidents
- Tractor Trailer Driver Fatigue
- Truck Accidents Caused by Cargo
- Tractor Trailer Accidents Resulting from Faulty Inspection, Maintenance and Repair
- Truck Accidents Caused by a Drunk Driver
- Wrongful Death from Trucking Accidents
Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Codes & Safety Rules Related to Truck Accidents
- 40-8-2: Unsafe vehicles, DPS safety rules authority
- 40-8-3: Load dragging on roadway
- 40-8-7: Operating unsafe vehicle
- 40-6-50(b): Driving in emergency lane, gore, or median
- 40-6-52(b): Improper lane use on multi-lane highways
- 40-6-254: Unsecured loads
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Tractor Trailer Truck Accident Lawyer Testimonials Macon GA
Tractor Trailer Accident Testimonial by C. Kare
Jeff and his staff are an amazing legal team! He invested countless hours and resources in handling my tractor trailer accident case. You could not ask for a better lawyer! He was always quick to respond to my questions/concerns. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case and would highly recommend Jeff Powers to anyone needing representation in a personal injury case.
Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers in Georgia
The Macon attorneys at Powers Law Group can counsel you regarding your legal rights, negotiate with insurance companies and litigate your claims.
Personal Injury – Jean Moore
Jeff was very helpful in presenting options for me to pursue in my personal injury matter. He has excellent research skills which uncovered several nuances of law pertaining to the particular industry where I was injured. He worked on a tight schedule to get the case ready for court, and I expect a favorable outcome due to his knowledge of the law and court proceedings. I received personal attention and never felt hurried. Jeff answered all my questions and returned my phone calls at his earliest convenience. I believe he has had my best interests in mind and has been considerate of my time and financial situation. I highly recommend Jeff Powers and his law firm. ~ Jean Moore
Motorcycle Accident – Joseph
Lying in a hospital bed after being struck on my motorcycle by an elderly woman in her 90s, having experienced a compound fracture, multiple titanium plates installed in my left leg, and about 20 screws, I knew I needed a lawyer to run interference between me, the medical providers, and insurance companies. Dealing with the hospital billing office would have been difficult for me as an individual with little knowledge of what types of settlements they might actually take. I needed a lawyer who was knowledgeable and experienced in these matters. I also knew that getting auto insurance companies to pay up would be best handled by a lawyer. The morass of laws, policies, procedures, etc., was more than I cared to tackle. I lacked the knowledge and leverage to deal with these corporate entities. I was already handicapped by my injury and needed to focus on healing, so I looked up injury lawyers online and I am now very glad I settled on Jeffrey Powers.
Mr. Powers came to see me in the hospital shortly after I called him. He went directly to the police station and got the accident report. I believe it was the same day that he had the insurance information on the driver who hit me, the policy limits, etc.. He also was able to get the Underinsured Motorist provision on my own policy to pay out.
My recovery took nearly six months start to finish with three hospital stays and surgical procedures. The hospital socked it to me. The care was very good, but the charges were exorbitant. Mr. Powers represented me with skill and got the hospital to reduce their bill to less than 20% of what they would have required me as an individual to pay. He made sure there was money remaining from the insurance settlement to compensate me for pain and suffering. The results he produced were beyond what I expected. ~Joseph (from Avvo)
Personal Injury – Megan Smith
Powers Law Group, was beyond helpful in my personal injury case. Mr. Powers kept me up to date and aware of what was taking place throughout my case. I was very pleased with the outcome of my settlement and I will refer my peers to this law firm. ~ Megan Smith (from Avvo)