Baldwin County officials are saying that the accident took place around Tuesday night. A 16-year-old driver was operating a pickup truck and turning onto Harvey Road from GA 49 West.
A mail truck hit the pickup truck, thereby causing it to overturn. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help the victim.
The driver was taken to a trauma center in Macon to receive treatment for major injuries. A full investigation into the cause of the accident remains ongoing at this time.
Truck drivers must use caution to avoid colliding with other vehicles in the roadway. To that end, they must travel at a safe speed at all times. Pursuant to GA Code § 40-6-180, “No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard for the actual and potential hazards then existing.” Truck companies should take several actions to help prevent collisions.
If a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this may be construed as negligence. The company that any mail truck driver was working for could also be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies can be held liable for the wrongful conduct of their workers who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties. This could include instances where a truck driver was delivering mail or packages.
Many people are seriously injured in accidents with commercial trucks each year. According to the IIHS, “The main problem is the vulnerability of people traveling in smaller vehicles. Trucks often weigh 20-30 times as much as passenger cars and are taller with greater ground clearance, which can result in smaller vehicles underriding trucks in crashes.” It is important that certain actions are taken after any truck accident.
There is a tremendous peace of mind that comes with having an experienced attorney handle your injury claim. They can take steps to ensure that your legal rights are being protected. There are also no upfront fees associated with hiring a truck accident attorney. They get paid entirely from the opposing party if they’re able to successfully resolve your claim.
We at Butler Kahn extend our best wishes to the person injured in a Baldwin County mail truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to make this stretch of road safer.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Baldwin County truck accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of truck accident attorneys is here to help in any way we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help with your particular situation, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at 678-940-1444.
