With such major highways as I-75, U.S. 41, and Route 120 running through and around Marietta, hundreds of vehicles drive in and out of our city every day. And now that Amazon has more than 30 facilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area, there are more trucks on Marietta’s roads than ever before.
If you or a loved one suffered harm in a truck accident in Marietta, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your injuries and losses. The truck accident lawyers in Marietta, GA, with Kaine Law are ready to assist you. Our Marietta personal injury lawyers can seek recovery for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and other related losses. Call today for a free case consultation and learn how Kaine Law can help you and your family today.
Why Partner With Kaine Law on Your Marietta Truck Accident Case?
Kaine Law has more than two decades of collective experience in personal injury law. Our lawyers understand the hardships families face following tragic events like a semi-truck accident. You deserve legal representation that focuses on personal injury cases and will fight for your and your family’s needs. We know what it takes to develop a claim, to push for the best possible resolution, and will not back down to challenges.
When you call us after your accident for your free consultation, we will listen patiently to you. We want to know what has happened and how it has affected you and your loved ones. From there, we can explain your legal options and how we can help. Our goal is to make the claim process as stress-free as possible and secure the maximum compensation possible for you.
Other reasons to consider partnering with our law firm following your Marietta truck accident include the following:
We Work on a Contingency Fee Agreement
When you hire our legal team to represent you, we will handle everything. Plus, we understand the financial burdens you are facing following a commercial truck accident, which is why we work on a contingency fee basis. Under our no-fee guarantee, you pay nothing for our services. We only get our attorney’s fees if you win. A pre-determined percentage of your settlement or court award pays for our services.
We’ve Recovered Millions for Injured Claimants in Georgia
We have been very successful in helping injury victims throughout Georgia. Take a look at some of our previous case results:
- $11 Million: Our client suffered a life-threatening auto accident that resulted in long-term impairments.
- $5.75 Million: Our client suffered harm after being injured in a collision. An investigation showed that a hazardous roadway condition caused the accident.
- $4.325 Million: Our client suffered serious injuries after a collision with an intoxicated driver.
Following this success, attorney Evan Kaine is now a member of the Multi-Million-Dollar Advocates Forum. Less than one percent of the nation’s lawyers are members, and you must recover more than a million dollars to qualify for admission.
Additionally, we also have an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), rated by Super Lawyer in 2023, and achieved Best Car Accident Lawyer by Expertise.com for multiple years.
We Have the Admiration and Respect of Our Clients
Our success is built on helping you recover physically, financially, and emotionally. During our time, our clients have shared their praise for our efforts on their cases in such glowing testimonials as the following:
- “My first lawyer fired me and said that my case had a $0.00 value. I found (attorney) Evan Kaine and he turned $0.00 into $50,000. (Attorney) Kaine helped me when I was down. He fought for me when no one else would. We need more lawyers like (attorney) Evan Kaine.” – D.G.
- “When I got hurt, I didn’t know what to do. I contacted (attorney Evan Kaine) and I’m glad that I did. He came to visit me in the hospital and gave me the comfort and confidence that I wanted in my attorney. He’s a fighter.” – J.L.
If you have sustained injuries due to the negligent actions of another, call Kaine Law today and receive a free case consultation.
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Our Lawyers Are Ready to Help You Seek These Accident-Related Damages
After suffering harm in a Marietta truck accident, our lawyers can help you seek compensation for such losses as the following:
Healthcare Expenses
Victims of truck accidents are often severely injured. The size discrepancy between the average big rig and a passenger vehicle is so great that the force of impact creates devastating results. Right now, you might be suffering from:
- Broken bones, joint injuries, and dislocations
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and nerve damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Burns and lacerations
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Loss of limbs
- Blindness, deafness, or loss of function
Such injuries would likely necessitate medical attention from a level one trauma center like Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. But, the medical expenses could be far greater than the average family could afford.
We believe that your compensation should account for the full scope of your medical care, including:
- Medications
- Surgery
- Hospitalization
- In-home assistance
- Modifications to your family home or vehicle
We can even seek compensation for transportation expenses.
Lost Employment-Related Benefits
Being seriously injured will affect your ability to work. In all likelihood, you will be either in the hospital or at home, losing income as you recover from your injuries. Financial recovery may provide coverage for such financial losses as:
- Tips
- Bonuses
- Employee benefits
- Commissions
- Performances
- Freelance contracts
It is also possible that you could be suffering from a long-term or permanent impairment that will prevent you from returning to your old job or career. If your injuries will permanently affect your earning power, we can seek compensation for that loss, as well.
Pain and Suffering and Other Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering is a type of non-economic damage, meaning that you can’t prove its value with receipts and billing statements. It is an intangible damage that reflects the impact on the victim’s quality of life. Its value depends on your physical condition and emotional state, including your daily pain levels, your mental health, and the necessary therapy and rehabilitation to treat.
In addition to pain and suffering, we can also seek the following damages:
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Disability, scarring, and disfigurement
Georgia does not cap how much you can request for pain and suffering in truck accident cases. Our lawyers will assess all your non-economic damages and pursue the full cost of what you need.
Wrongful Death
Sadly, accidents involving large tractor-trailer trucks have also resulted in the loss of life. If your family has lost a loved one in a truck accident in Marietta, we are truly sorry for your loss. Our wrongful death lawyers can help your family deal with the fallout of this tragic event, seeking compensation for the following losses you may be facing:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Final medical bills
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship
- Pain and suffering
Our lawyers may seek other losses than those listed here. We are here to assist you through the legal process and help you rebuild your life.
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Our Legal Team Will Handle Your Case While You Heal
To obtain fair compensation for those losses, though, we must prove negligence. We must show four key elements exist in your personal injury claim:
- Duty of care: All drivers share a legal and ethical obligation to follow traffic laws and operate their vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Breach of duty: The at-fault driver’s decision deviates from standard practice, violates a traffic law, and endangers others.
- Causation: The at-fault party’s decision results in an accident and injures others.
- Damages: As a result of the accident and injuries, the victim now has financial, emotional, and physical burdens.
Each of these four elements must be linked to one another through evidence, which our team will gather.
We Will Investigate Your Case
We can’t just accuse another party of causing your accident. We must back up your truck accident claim with evidence, such as the following:
- Police report
- Video from traffic cameras, dashcams, and CCTV
- Statements from eyewitness
- Photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and the vehicles
- Medical records
- The truck’s electronic logging device (ELD) or black box data
- The trucker’s driving log
- Personnel files, corporate hiring practices, and training records
- Maintenance records for the truck
- Dispatch records
We can also consult with accident reconstruction specialists to learn more about how your accident happened and your doctors on your prognosis.
We Can Prove Your Accident’s Cause
To build your claim, our investigation must prove what caused the truck accident. The most common cause of a truck accident is truck driver error, which could include any of the following:
- Driver fatigue from exceeding hours of service regulations
- Distracted driving, such as texting while driving
- Impaired by alcohol (BAC of 0.04%) or drugs
- Speeding and other reckless driving behaviors
However, there are other common causes of truck accidents, which include the following:
- Mechanical failures, such as brake failure or tire blowout
- Inadequate driver training
- Unsecured cargo
- Inadequate maintenance
These causes can be attributed to parties other than the driver.
We Will Identify All Liable Parties
The trucking industry includes multiple people, entities, and corporations. Each party involved serves a function in the safe transport of goods and people, and if one of those parties fails in its function, accidents can result.
In addition to the truck driver, other parties that could be at fault for your accident include the following:
- Trucking company
- Truck or part manufacturer
- Shippers or cargo loaders
- Maintenance crew
Our investigation could even find a local municipality at fault for poor road design or maintenance. Once we have determined fault and liability, we will file claims with each party and seek fair compensation from each for your injuries.
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Laws That Will Affect Your Truck Accident Claim
There are laws that could influence our claim. For example:
Contributory Negligence
Per O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, if you contributed to the accident, your degree of fault will lower how much you can recover. Theoretically, if you are found to be 30% at fault for the accident on a $1 million settlement, you would only recover $700,000.
Insurance companies often use this law to devalue your settlement offers, but we can counter their arguments with facts and evidence to the contrary.
Statute of Limitations
O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 is the statute of limitations for wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits. Under this statutory deadline, you generally have two years to file your truck accident lawsuit with the Cobb County courts.
Missing this deadline could have severe consequences for your recovery. If it expires, the court could bar your case, which in turn will affect any negotiations you attempt with the insurance companies.
If you contact Kaine Law as soon as possible after the accident, we can protect your right to sue as well as secure evidence before it is lost or destroyed.
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What You Do Next Affects Your Case
Immediately after an accident, your priority should be your safety and health, but there are things you can do starting at the accident scene to protect your right to a fair settlement. We advise clients to do the following:
- Ensure your safety: If you can, try to move out of the way of ongoing traffic. Then, check yourself and your passengers for injuries.
- Call 911: Let the operator know where you are and what has happened. When the police arrive, tell them what you remember. Do not make assumptions, and do not admit fault.
- Collect information: If you can, collect contact and insurance information from the truck driver. If there are witnesses, ask if they would make a statement and for their contact information.
- Document the accident: You can use your phone to take video and pictures of the accident scene. Include images of your cars, the surrounding environment, and your injuries.
- See a doctor: If you do not go with EMS to an emergency room, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. You may be elevated from adrenaline and unaware of any internal or obscured injuries you have. They can diagnose and prescribe a treatment plan. Follow the treatment plan completely.
- Call a law firm: Most personal injury law firms offer a free consultation where they can explain your options.
Each of these actions will aid in your recovery and protect your rights.
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The team at Kaine Law is ready to champion your legal rights. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can begin fighting for you. To get started, call or complete our online form today.
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