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Filing a Georgia Personal Injury Claim for Truck Driver Negligence (Part B)

When you have been involved in a Georgia truck accident, there may be more than one party who is liable. You should contact your Decatur truck crash lawyer, after you have been involved in a truck accident to file a Georgia personal injury claim and investigate if third parties are liable.

Who's Liable for Your Georgia Truck Accident

Possible third parties at fault for your truck accident may include:

• Trucking company - if a piece of the truck detaches and causes a Georgia truck accident, the trucking company may be held responsible. Also, if a truck driver is speeding, driving erratically, etc. this may cause the trucking company to be liable for not carefully managing their employees.
• Manufacturer - if a part of the truck goes astray or malfunctions, a manufacturer may be held liable. If the manufacturer is aware or concerned about a problem before hand that could cause a Georgia truck accident, the manufacturer is supposed to send out a vehicle recall.
• Possessor of cargo - if the cargo falls off the truck and causes a truck accident, the owner of the cargo may be responsible for your injuries and damages because it is his/her property.

A Georgia truck accident can cause serious damages and life-threatening injuries. You should contact your Decatur truck crash lawyer to consult your case and see if you're eligible to file a Georgia personal injury claim. A truck crash lawyer is a professional in handling your Georgia personal injury claim and is knowledgeable in the areas of negligence and third parties that may have caused your truck accident.

Contacting a Decatur Truck Crash Lawyer

As the victim of a truck accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn't you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case - 404-474-0804.

Have you, or a family member, been injured in a truck accident?  Contact the law office of Jason R. Schultz where they are small enough to care about you and your family and experienced enough to win.  Contact Jason at (404) 474-0804.

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