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Any of the following parties could be held liable for a truck accident:

• Truck drivers – Similar to drivers of traditional passenger vehicles, truck drivers can cause accidents through impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, drowsy driving or by violating the rules of the road. Truck drivers may be more likely to drive when they are drowsy because they are under pressure to travel long distances in a short amount of time to deliver their cargo. This often leads to drivers using amphetamines to stay awake, increasing the risk of an accident.
• Trucking companies – A trucking company can be held liable for an accident if it can be proven that the company put profit ahead of safety by pushing drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines, failing to maintain the truck or engaging in other forms of negligence.
• Cargo companies – These companies could be at fault for improperly loading cargo or overloading trucks with more cargo than they can handle.
• Truck manufacturers – Defective trucks are even more dangerous than defective cars because they are so much larger. Some trucks contain defective parts or were poorly designed, increasing the likelihood they will malfunction out on the road.

If you were injured in a truck crash, The Nye Law Group’s Savannah truck accident attorneys can thoroughly review your claim to determine all of the liable parties.

Our experienced team understands the financial, physical and emotional stress you are experiencing. That is why we are prepared to aggressively pursue all of the compensation you deserve.

We offer a free, no obligation consultation where you can discuss your accident and learn how we can help.

Contact The Nye Law Group today by calling 855-856-4212. We are a team of Savannah personal injury lawyers that have many years of experience and proven track record of success.

If you want to file a Savannah car accident lawsuit over injuries you suffered in a car accident, you should do it as soon as possible to make sure the statute of limitations does not run out.

The statute of limitations is a deadline for filing a lawsuit. If you do not file a claim before the deadline, you forfeit your right to do so, taking away your opportunity to obtain compensation for injuries and other damages suffered in your accident.

For this reason, you should not wait to contact a reputable car accident lawyer in Savannah. Our experienced team of attorneys can identify the laws that apply to your case and work with you to help ensure you claim is filed on time.

DEADLINES FOR FILING CAR ACCIDENT CLAIMS IN GEORGIA

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for lawsuits for injuries received in a car accident is two years from the date of the accident or the accrual of claims, which is the point when injuries were discovered. The discovery rule allows claims to be filed within a time frame after the injury is first uncovered, or reasonably should have been detected.

If the person injured in the accident is a minor, the clock on the statute of limitations does not start ticking until he or she turns 18.

If you want to file a claim for property damage involving your vehicle, the statute of limitations gives you four years from the date of the accident to do so.

Statutes of limitations have two purposes:

• To prevent the ongoing threat of litigation
• To ensure claims are filed when evidence is still fairly fresh

DO NOT WAIT TO CONTACT OUR CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

If you were injured in a car crash, a Savannah car accident lawyer at our law firm can provide the professional guidance and support you need to make sure your claim is filed before the statute of limitations expires.

Our entire team of Savannah injury lawyers and support staff are committed to obtaining fair compensation for all of the damages you suffered in the crash, including medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will always put your best interests first throughout the legal process.

Call 855-856-4212 or complete our Free Case Evaluation form today.

If you filed an application for veterans’ disability benefits and it was denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you may be able to reverse the decision through an appeal.

The first step in the appeals process is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the agency that denied your claim, which is likely to be your local VA office. The Notice of Disagreement must be postdated within 12 months from the date the VA mailed you a denial letter.

In your Notice of Disagreement, you can state that you disagree with all of the VA’s decisions or identify specific decisions you would like the VA to reconsider.

You can also request that your appeal be reviewed by a Decision Review Officer (DRO) instead of a hearing officer from the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA). A DRO may be able to review your appeal faster than a hearing officer. Also, the DRO’s review process may include a hearing, possibly improving your chances of a successful appeal.

After your appeal is reviewed by a DRO or BVA hearing officer, you will receive a Statement of Case. Your Statement of Case will summarize the evidence related to issues raised in your Notice of Disagreement, cite relevant laws and regulations, state the original decision on each issue, and reasons for upholding or reversing each decision.

You have 60 days from the date the Statement of the Case was mailed to file another appeal with the BVA. This appeal must state specific allegations of errors with the facts of the case or errors with relevant laws and identify the benefits you are seeking.

The appeal will be reviewed in a hearing with a BVA hearing officer, who will grant or deny benefits or send the case back to your local VA office to gather more information to help resolve the case.

If you are denied again, you can appeal back to the BVA if you can show there is a clear error with the decision. You can also make a written request for the BVA to reconsider its decision. Another option is filing an appeal with the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims within 120 days of the BVA’s decision.

An experienced veterans’ disability attorney can be of great help throughout the appeals process, helping you complete a Notice of Disagreement and any other necessary documentation and making sure it is submitted on time.

The Nye Law Group’s veterans’ disability attorneys have years of experience helping veterans navigate the appeals process. Your initial consultation is complimentary and we charge legal fees only if we are successful.

Fill out a Free Case Evaluation form or call 855-856-4212.

Proving another driver was at fault for a car accident is a difficult task to handle by yourself.

The Nye Law Group’s skilled Savannah auto accident attorneys have the experience needed to help you recover compensation and hold the other driver liable for the damage he or she caused.

Through a free, no obligation consultation, we will review your claim and the events that occurred before your auto accident to determine who was at fault and if you are entitled damages for your injury.

HOW CAN A CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY HELP ME?

A skilled attorney can provide compelling reasons why the other driver was at fault by analyzing and applying relevant traffic laws and statutes to show that the other driver violated the law.

For example, if your accident occurred while cars were merging, your attorney may be able to apply a statute about when you have the right of way in Georgia.

Applying traffic laws can be relatively easy with certain types of accidents, including:

• Rear-End Accidents: One of the most basic rules of the road is that drivers must leave enough space between their car and cars in front of them so they can stop without hitting the cars in front of them. That is why drivers of cars that were rear-ended will almost never be held liable for the crash.
• Left-Turn Accidents: In most cases, the driver making the left turn will be held liable because cars coming straight into the intersection have the right of way. However, you could be at fault if you were speeding or running a red light.

Our attorneys will accurately represent your claim to show how your car accident injury has affected your life. We will work to show the othe driver was at fault by obtaining evidence to build a case on your behalf.

WE WILL HELP YOU BUILD A CASE

Another way your attorney can help establish fault in an accident is by assisting you with filing a police report if one was not filed after the accident.

If a report was filed, your attorney can acquire and review it to make sure the facts are correct. The report may note who was at fault for the accident or if a traffic violation was committed.

These could be invaluable pieces of evidence to bolster the argument that the accident was not your fault. Also, insurance companies may drag their feet about issuing car accident liability reports unless they have a police report.

OUR ACCOMPLISHED SAVANNAH TRAFFIC COLLISION ATTORNEYS ARE READY TO HELP

Contact the car accident attorneys in Savannah at The Nye Law Group to find out more about how we can help you after an accident.

We may be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. Our attorneys work only on contigency, which means the only time you have to pay us is after we recover compensation for your claim.

Call 855-856-4212 to schedule a free, no obligation legal consultation from a Savannah car accident lawyer at our law firm.

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) designated last week as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®. The NSF is using it as an opportunity to educate the public about the dangers of drowsy driving and offer strategies for preventing drowsy driving car crashes.

Each year, there are 100,000 car accidents caused by drowsy drivers, according to NSF statistics. The American Automobile Association (AAA) says 6,400 of these crashes are fatal.

Shockingly, 37 percent of drivers revealed they had fallen asleep while driving, according to a 2014 study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Our Savannah car accident lawyers advise you to take the following steps to help prevent a drowsy driving crash:

The first step in preventing drowsy driving is to get the proper amount of sleep. Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep while teenagers need at least eight-and-a-half hours.

If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep, talk to a doctor or sleep disorder center to find out if you have a medical condition that makes sleep difficult. There may be treatment options to help you sleep longer.

You should also avoid getting behind the wheel during periods of the day when you would usually be sleeping or times when you know you feel tired.

When you go on road trips, the NSF advises taking regular breaks every two hours or 100 miles.

Also, you need to immediately stop driving if you experience any of the following symptoms of drowsiness:

• Yawning many times
• Struggling to keep your eyes open
• Struggling to keep your head raised
• Irritability
• Drifting in and out of your lane
• Frequent blinking
• Daydreaming

If you notice any of these things, it means you are too tired to drive. You need to pull over immediately, park in a safe place and try to take a nap for about 20 minutes.

If you were injured or a loved one was killed in an accident caused by a drowsy driver, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for physical, financial and emotional damages.

The Nye Law Group’s personal injury lawyers in Savannah, GA offer a free, no obligation consultation to review the legal options available to you. We have detailed knowledge about how to determine fault for a car accident.

Contact our Savannah personal injury law firm today by calling 855-856-4212.