Last night, a father and his ten year old daughter were killed in a north Georgia trucking accident with an out of control Townsend Tree service truck on Georgia Highway 136. A third relative died later at the hospital. The three wrongful deaths occurred near the towns of Rome, Calhoun, Dalton, Jasper and Ellijay. Because this is a large truck accident, a specialized motor carrier unit is assisting with the investigation.
As discussed in an earlier post, trucking accidents are different from car accidents in several ways. Because trucking accidents tend to cause more fatalities, commercial trucks are more heavily regulated both by the state of Georgia and the Federal government. Improperly maintained trucks can contribute to accidents which is why the state requires annual inspections in addition to the safety checks at the Department of Public Safety Truck Weigh Stations you see along the interstate.
Recovering for the wrongful death of those killed in a collision with a semi truck requires specialized knowledge and an understanding of the complexities of the regulations affecting the trucking industry. If you have a question about a truck accident claim, take the time to find an experienced trial lawyer.
