On September 13, 2012 traffic on interstate I-75 came to a squeeching hault when a dump truck blew a tire and turned over several times. The dump truck driver was ejected from his truck and suffered very serious injuries. The driver had to be life flighted to the hospital for emergency treatment. No other motor vehicles were involved in this crash.
What claims could arise from this unfortunate Atlanta truck accident?
(1) Atlanta Personal Injury Claims for other motorists and their passengers: If the dump truck company or driver was negligent, then any one who was hurt by the dump truck crash would have an Atlanta personal injury claim. Negligence could include driving on tires that were old or that had insufficient tread. Negligence could also be placed on the driver if the driver failed to inspect the truck for safety or if the he was driving in a unsafe manner. Atlanta personal injury claims allow claimants to recover for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Punitive damages are allowed if the defendant is guilty of DUI, hit and run, or other bad conduct that shows a reckless disregard for human life.
(2) Atlanta Personal Injury Claim for the dump truck driver: The dump truck driver would not have a personal injury case in this situation unless the truck crash was due to negligence on the part of someone other than his employer. If the tire blew out due to improper maintenance or repair, then a repair shop might by liable for the dump truck driver's personal injury claim.
(3) Worker's Compensation Claim for the dump truck driver: The dump truck driver, if he is an employee and not an independent contractor, would have a worker's compensation claim. This claim would be against his employer and their worker's compensation insurance company. In worker's compensation claim you are entitled to income benefits for lost wages, medical treatment with authorized doctors, and permanent partial disability benefits for PPD ratings.
Atlanta truck accident attorney Richard Griffin specializes in Atlanta truck accident personal injury cases, and the Griffin Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for their clients since 1994. For your free consultation call us at 877-PAIN-LAW (877-724-6529). You can also submit your case for a free settlement evaluation at [PAIN LAW CASE EVALUATION]
For more information on this Atlanta truck accident use the following Fox Atlanta link:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/19537652/accident-impacts-traffic-on-i-75-in-bartow-county
