Macon Truck Accident Lawyers
Interstate 75 cuts directly through Macon, making it one of the busiest commercial trucking corridors in the Southeast. When a fully-loaded 18-wheeler collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences are almost always catastrophic. Victims suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and worse. If you or a family member was hurt in a truck accident in Macon or anywhere in Middle Georgia, Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. has the experience and resources to take on these complex cases.
Trucking companies and their insurers mobilize immediately after a serious crash, sending accident reconstruction specialists and attorneys to the scene. You need your own legal team working just as fast.
Federal Regulations That Apply to Your Case
Commercial trucks are governed by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations in addition to Georgia law. Violations of these federal rules often constitute negligence per se:
- Hours-of-service limits on how many hours a driver may operate without rest
- Weight and load securement requirements under 49 C.F.R. Parts 392 and 393
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection and maintenance obligations
- Drug and alcohol testing requirements for commercial drivers
- Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandates and record-keeping rules
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) qualification standards
Georgia's Motor Carrier Act supplements federal regulations and imposes additional requirements on commercial carriers operating within the state. Violations of both state and federal trucking regulations are relevant to establishing liability in a truck accident case.
Multiple Parties May Be Liable
Unlike a standard car accident, truck crashes often involve multiple potentially liable parties: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading company, the truck's owner, the vehicle manufacturer, and more. Our attorneys investigate all possible sources of liability and insurance coverage to maximize your recovery.