About Tractor Trailer Accidents
Information Provided by a Marietta Injury Lawyer
Every 16 minutes, someone is injured or killed in a tractor trailer, 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident. That means that, every 16 seconds, a loved one is faced with grief and distraught over a senseless and often avoidable accident. At the Law Offices of William H. Curtis, P.C., we strive to help victims of such senseless accidents, so you can begin to regain your life.
Fighting for the Compensation You Are Owed
William H. Curtis is a Smyrna injury lawyer who is dedicated to helping his clients recover the compensation they are owed due to a tractor trailer accident. If your accident was caused by the negligence of the tractor trailer driver or another driver, you may be entitled to the following compensation:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages if you are unable to work as a result of your accident
Likewise, if you have tragically lost a loved one in a tractor trailer or other vehicle accident, you may be entitled to compensation resulting from a wrongful death case filed on behalf of your loved one. Because the laws surrounding such cases can be complicated, it is important that you contact a Smyrna or Marietta injury attorney who can assist you with your claim.
Preventing Future Accidents by Punishing Negligent Drivers
The best way to prevent tractor trailer accidents is to create deterrents, such as strict penalties and steep fines for drivers who negligently cause such accidents. Many accidents are caused by avoidable issues, such as:
- Driver inattention
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Failing to properly use a turn signal
- Defective trucking equipment, including tires, wheels, brakes, an engine and/or a steering wheel
- Failing to properly check “blind spots”
If trucking companies and tractor trailer drivers realize the severe consequences of such negligence, they will likely avoid it in the future, thereby preventing long-lasting pain to other drivers and their families.
Contact Us Today
At the Law Offices of William H. Curtis, we are dedicated to protecting you and your loved ones from the negligence of other drivers. William Curtis is an experienced Marietta injury lawyer who has worked with numerous tractor-trailer, motorcycle and car accident cases. He will do whatever he can to protect your rights. Contact Smyrna injury attorney William H. Curtis today for a free initial consultation.
