Jesse James Graham Killed in Collision with Tractor-Trailer in Twiggs County, GA
Local news reports that Jesse James Graham of Chauncey, Georgia, was killed on Monday morning. The Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed that Graham suffered fatal injuries in a wreck between a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer. Graham was the motorcyclist. No details about what led to the crash have been released as the investigation is ongoing.
Who Can Be Held Liable After A Trucking Accident?
Legal contributor Attorney Brian Mickelsen, an experienced truck accident lawyer, represents victims injured or killed in semi-truck accidents. Below, Attorney Mickelsen shared his insight into the legal option available to victims injured in commercial truck accidents.
“The rules of the road require all drivers, especially truck drivers, to be always aware of their surroundings. This means truck drivers have a responsibility to anticipate potential hazards, keep a lookout for what is in front of them, and regularly check their mirrors.”
What Should I Do When I Or A Loved One Have Been Involved In A Trucking Accident?
In reviewing the above set of facts, important questions may be:
- Where was the pedestrian at the time of the collision?
- Why was the pedestrian outside of the vehicle?
- How long had the pedestrian been outside of his/her vehicle?
- When did the truck driver first see the pedestrian?
- What was the flow of traffic like?
- What were visibility conditions like?
Accidents involving tractor-trailers usually lead to serious injuries or death. This is why it is critically important to preserve key evidence such as witness testimony, dash, and body cam footage from responding officers, dash cam video from the truck involved, electronic black box data from all vehicles involved, vehicle inspections from the at-fault truck, hours of service logs from the at-fault truck driver, toxicology reports, etc.
An experienced attorney at Mickelsen Dalton LLC can help determine if you have a claim and advise you of your options. Our attorneys have successfully represented several victims in trucking and towing accidents. Within the past three years, Mickelsen Dalton LLC has recovered over $30 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We have been featured in Fox News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and several other national news organizations.
Anyone may contact our attorneys for a free consultation at (843) 804-0428 or (678) 641-9054 or by email at info@mickelsendalton.com.
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