On Friday, April 9, three people were injured in a crash involving an 18 wheeler and six other vehicles in Cordele, GA. Police reports indicate that the incident began when an 18 wheeler swerved to avoid hitting a stalled vehicle in the right lane on I-75. The 18 wheeler crashed into a concrete barrier dividing the road and then struck two other vehicles. One of these vehicles was thrown into the opposite lane, where it was struck by oncoming traffic. Three people were injured. One victim was trapped in her vehicle with serious leg injuries until rescue workers could free her with the Jaws of Life. The victims were taken to nearby hospitals, but their names and conditions are not known. Police are still investigating the incident.
Being injured in an accident like this can be completely traumatic. An official investigation into this crash may determine that the victim's death was caused by the negligence of another (possibly the 18 wheeler driver or the trucking company employing him). In this case, the victims may be eligible to seek justice through an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, this is rarely a simple task. I have worked on these types of suits for twenty years, and I have seen trucking companies and their drivers go to extraordinary lengths to avoid accepting liability for this type of incident. But ultimately, the law is designed to protect the victims in these situations. With a legal professional with 18 wheeler accident experience on your side, even the trucking industry can be held accountable for its negligence.
