While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that semi truck involvement in fatal crashes has decreased, 4,229 fatal semi truck accidents occurred in 2008. Semi truck crashes injured another 90,000 people. Those killed and injured were rarely the occupants of the semi truck.
People in cars are vulnerable to semi truck accidents in Savannah. If a crash injures you, or causes the death of a loved one, Mike Hostilo has the skills and experience to get you compensation.
Specific federal and state laws govern Savannah semi truck accidents, and these laws name the negligent parties that may have contributed to your accident:
The weight of semi trucks makes them particularly dangerous. Employers frequently require drivers to travel long distances under time constraints. These factors, together with the following problems, lead to the majority of semi truck accidents:
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Mike Hostilo knows that, under a respondeat superior theory of law, trucking companies can be responsible for the actions of their employees. However, the company may argue that the driver was an independent contractor, and that his or her actions were beyond the control of the company.
As an experienced semi truck accident attorney in Savannah, Mike knows exactly what evidence is required to prove who was responsible for both the crash and your injuries. He immediately begins collecting the following, and other evidence, to support your injury claim:
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Mike also calls upon experts to testify when facts relating to the truck’s operation may be difficult to understand.
The complexity of the laws that attorneys use to explain how a semi truck accident caused your injuries, or the injuries or death of loved ones, makes it important to hire an experienced lawyer. Mike Hostilo has worked on semi truck accidents and fought for compensation for his clients for years.
Contact the office online to schedule a free consultation with a semi truck accident lawyer in Savannah. You do not pay attorney fees or expenses unless we receive a judgment or settlement on your behalf.
