A Georgia woman is seeking compensation for injuries allegedly suffered in a nighttime 18 wheeler accident.

Plaintiff Tricia C. files the 18 wheeler accident lawsuit demanding jury trial. The lawsuit was filed on June 26, 2018. Tricia is herself a resident and citizen of the state of Georgia.

According to the 18 wheeler accident lawsuit, Tricia had become involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred on the night of July 14, 2017, roughly around 10:00 p.m. The collision occurred at Emerson, Bartwo County, Ga., off ramp Interstate 75 North at Exit 283 for Old Allatoona Road.

That night it was clear skies with dry roads, the lawsuit states. The driver of the truck was operating a 2018 Peterbilt tractor, driving northbound in the right lane of the the exit ramp. At the same time, however, Tricia was in her 2008 Honda Accord at a complete stop on the left shoulder of the exit ramp.

Suddenly and without warning, the lawsuit states, the 18 wheeler struck Tricia on the passenger side. Tricia claims that in an attempt at a hit and run, the driver tried to flee the scene and escape responsibility for his actions. However, she says witnesses of the incident followed the driver until he pulled over. Soon thereafter, an Emerson police office was called to the scene to investigate the collision and determined that the driver was the contributing cause to the accident, the complaint says.

The 18 wheeler accident lawsuit was filed on multiple counts including negligence, negligence per se, respondeat superior, direct action, and punitive damages.

Overview: 18 Wheeler Accident Lawsuit

There are thousands of trucking accidents happening across the United States every year–about 500,000 accidents per year. Of those accidents, roughly 5,000 ends in death and fatalities. Throughout the last 20 years, moreover, trucking accidents have also increased by almost 20 percent. And unfortunately, injuries and deaths are more likely to result for passengers of smaller vehicles than for drivers of the larger trucks.

With such common occurrences for trucking accidents, there are many factors that may contribute to their incidences. Some of these include:

• Driver fatigue
• Alcohol or drug use
• Lack of maintenance
• High speeds
• Brake problems
• Road and weather conditions
• Weight, load or size imbalances
• Lack of driver training or experience
• Cell phone usage or other distracted driving
• Violation of federal trucking laws and regulations

Those who have suffered due to becoming involved in a trucking accident have the potential to recover a substantial amount of money. Such recoveries can help with:

• Loss of wages and loss of future earning potential
• Vehicle damage
• Total past and future medical expenses

In most cases, moreover, trucking companies may be held responsible for accidents caused by their drivers. If you or a loved one have suffered from the actions of truck drivers in a trucking accident, an attorney can help you determine what role the trucking company may have had in the accident.

The 18 Wheeler Accident Lawsuit is Case No. 4:18-cv-00150-HLM, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Rome Division.