If you’ve been hurt in an accident with a commercial vehicle in Atlanta, you may have the right to pursue compensation and justice from a negligent commercial driver or their employer. However, businesses and their insurers have substantial resources to fight your injury claim and avoid liability, which could leave you without the resources you need to rebuild your life. Talk to one of our experienced Atlanta box truck, commercial vehicle lawyers today.

Fight back with the help of a tough, experienced Atlanta commercial vehicle lawyer with Bayuk Pratt. We offer free consultations, so there’s no cost to learning how we can help you demand money for your medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us today.

Why You Should Hire an Atlanta Box Truck/Small Commercial Vehicle Crash Attorney

A box truck or commercial vehicle crash can leave you on a long and challenging road to recovery. Balancing your time and energy between your treatment and pursuing a legal claim against the commercial driver who hit you and their employer can quickly become stressful. Fortunately, help is at hand.

By hiring an Atlanta commercial vehicle accident attorney from Bayuk Pratt, you’ll benefit from an experienced legal advocate who can handle your claims so you can focus on healing.

Let our commercial vehicle accident law firm pursue the financial relief you need and deserve by:

Thoroughly investigating the crash to recover potentially critical evidence, such as driver hours-of-service logs, cargo manifests, and vehicle maintenance and repair records
Reviewing the evidence to identify the cause(s) of the crash and the party or parties responsible for your injuries and losses
Documenting your injuries and losses to calculate what maximum compensation may look like for you
Aggressively seeking financial recovery for you, whether through a settlement or by taking your claims to trial when necessary

Our team has over 50 years of combined legal experience, with a proven track record of over $300 million recovered for clients in settlements and at trial. We also have a distinct advantage: our founding attorneys, Frank Bayuk and Bradley Pratt, are former senior partners at two of the country’s biggest insurance defense law firms. They know how insurers fight injury claims because they used to help them do it. Frank and Bradley started Bayuk Pratt to leverage their considerable insight and knowledge to help accident victims like you stand up to insurance companies and large corporations.

What to Do If You Were Injured by a Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Truck in Atlanta

Taking prompt action can help your chances of maximizing your financial recovery after a commercial truck accident in Georgia.

Here are some steps you can take to build your case after a commercial vehicle accident:

Report the accident to law enforcement if the police did not come to the accident scene. Remember to request a copy of the police accident report.
Seek immediate medical attention after the crash to diagnose your injuries. Follow your doctor’s treatment plan and recovery instructions. Remember to obtain copies of all medical records of your treatment and rehabilitation.
Keep any bills, invoices, or receipts for expenses you incur as part of your recovery, including medical care and car repairs.
Gather copies of your pay stubs or income statements if you miss work or earn less while on modified duty due to your accident injuries.
Contact your auto insurance provider to notify them about the accident and check for coverage in your policy for your expenses, such as medical pay or collision coverage.
Don’t post anything about your accident on social media, as the insurance company may use what you say online against you.

Finally, contact an Atlanta commercial vehicle accident lawyer from Bayuk Pratt as soon as possible to discuss the next steps.

How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit for a Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Truck Accident?

Georgia’s statute of limitations on injury claims gives you generally two years to file a lawsuit against a liable party to recover compensation for your injuries. If you file a lawsuit after the limitations period expires on your claim, you may lose the right to hold a negligent driver or delivery company responsible for your injuries. Talk to Bayuk Pratt as soon as possible after a box truck crash. This way, you’ll be assured we will file your lawsuit before the deadline.

What Compensation Can You Pursue in a Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Truck Accident Claim?

After a commercial vehicle accident, you may have the right to recover compensation for ongoing and future losses you incur due to your injuries.

A financial recovery in your commercial vehicle accident claim can provide you with money for your:

Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses
Costs of long-term care or replacement services if your accident injuries cause prolonged or permanent disabilities
Lost income from missed work or reduced earnings
Lost future earning potential and employment benefits if you become permanently disabled from work
Pain and suffering
Reduced enjoyment or quality of life because of permanent disability or disfigurement
Vehicle repair expenses or reimbursement of your car’s value if the collision with the commercial vehicle totaled it

Types of Box Trucks, Small Commercial Vehicles, and Common Carriers

At Bayuk Pratt, our legal team can help you pursue financial compensation after getting hurt in a commercial vehicle accident involving shipping service providers such as:

United States Postal Service (USPS)
United Parcel Service (UPS)
FedEx

DHL
Amazon

Our firm represents injured victims who have gotten into accidents with trucks or small commercial vehicles, such as:

Semi-trucks
Grocery delivery vehicles
Florist trucks
Moving vans
Buses
Flatbed trucks
Dry vans
Panel vans
Refrigerated trucks

Dump trucks
Tanker trucks
Cement mixers
Courier vehicles
Furniture delivery trucks
Armored cars
Car carriers
Catering and food trucks
Limousines and limo coaches

Testimonials

Christy Lambden is a thorough and thoughtful attorney. He truly cares about his clients and fights to get the best result possible.

- Marissa Torgerson

Frank and the entire team at Bayuk Pratt LLC, were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their professionalism, attentiveness, empathic demeanor, and overall knowledge were beyond anything I could have hoped for. Being out of the state, I thought the process may be difficult for me, but Frank and his team were able to make the entire process smooth and stress free. I highly recommend Bayuk Pratt LLC for any of your legal needs.

- Billy Adkins

Frank’s resume speaks for itself. It’s unusual to find a big law attorney who leaves the dark side to help real people. Without a doubt, Frank is one of the best trial lawyers in Atlanta.

- Hunter Garnett

Having worked with Bayuk Pratt on a number of personal injury cases, and having tried cases with Attorney Bayuk, I can personally attest to their exceptional legal skills and dedication to client success. With Bayuk Pratt, you receive top-notch, high-powered representation on the level of the biggest corporate clients. They demonstrate a profound understanding of personal injury law and provide insightful guidance and strategic advice. Their communication is clear and consistent, making sure clients and referring attorneys are well-informed at every stage of the process. Bayuk Pratt’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients is unmatched. I highly recommend this law firm.

- Bethany Schneider

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Could You Recover Compensation if You’re Partly to Blame for a Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Collision?

Are you worried that you were partially to blame for the accident? Thankfully, under Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule, you still have the right to recover compensation as long as your share of fault is less than that of other involved parties. However, any fault you bear for causing the accident can reduce your financial recovery in a lawsuit in proportion to your percentage of fault.

Don’t let the insurance company undervalue your claim by saying you were more at fault than you were. Instead, push back with the help of an experienced Atlanta box truck accident lawyer.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Accident?

Depending on the cause(s) of a crash, various parties may bear responsibility for the injuries you suffered in a crash with a commercial vehicle.

Examples of parties who may bear commercial vehicle accident liability include:

A Commercial Driver – The driver of a commercial vehicle may be liable for a crash caused by the negligent or reckless operation of their vehicle.
The Driver’s Employer – An employer of a commercial driver who causes an accident may also share liability for accident victims’ injuries and losses under the doctrine of employer liability. An employer may also directly cause an accident by instructing or encouraging drivers to engage in careless or reckless driving behaviors.
Third-Party Mechanics – Auto shops or mechanics who service or repair commercial vehicles can cause a crash through negligent work that causes the vehicle to suffer a catastrophic mechanical failure.
Vehicle or Part Manufacturer – A vehicle or auto part manufacturer may bear liability for a commercial vehicle accident when a vehicle or part fails due to a design or manufacturing defect.

What Are the Common Causes of Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Accidents?

Many commercial vehicle accidents occur because of a driver’s or a delivery company’s negligence or recklessness. Some of the top causes of collisions or crashes involving commercial vehicles include:

Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
Reckless driving, including excessive speeding or swerving through traffic
Running red lights or stop signs
Tailgating or following too closely
Failing to yield the right of way
Not signaling or checking mirrors before turning or changing lanes
Illegal or unsafe turns, lane changes, or passes

Distracted driving, including using a cell phone while driving
Drowsy or fatigued driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Unsafe cargo loads, including excess or unbalanced cargo weight or unsecured items that can shift during transport
Inadequate vehicle maintenance
Commercial vehicle or auto part defects

Common Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Accident Injuries

Because of its larger size, a box truck or commercial vehicle imparts more force in a collision than a passenger vehicle does. As a result, a commercial vehicle accident can lead to more severe injuries than other auto accidents. Examples of injuries that can result from a commercial vehicle accident include:

Severe lacerations
Burns from post-crash vehicle fires
Dislocated joints
Ligament sprains or tears
Muscle or tendon strains or tears
Broken bones
Herniated spinal discs
Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding

Whiplash
Permanent nerve damage
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Traumatic brain injuries
Facial injuries, including eye and dental trauma
Traumatic amputation or limb loss

Contact a Box Truck or Small Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Atlanta Today

If you’ve been hurt in a crash caused by the driver of a box truck or other commercial vehicle, get the legal help you need to demand fair compensation. Contact an Atlanta commercial vehicle accident lawyer at Bayuk Pratt today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation with an Atlanta commercial vehicle accident attorney. We’ll discuss your legal options for obtaining the money you need for your medical bills, lost income, vehicle repairs, pain and suffering, and more.

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