Schneider Transportation Accident Claims

Any wreck with a tractor-trailer vehicle can cause devastating injuries. If you’ve been hurt by a Schneider Transportation truck, you need an advocate to help you get compensation through an accident claim or lawsuit.

Navigating the aftermath of a truck crash is incredibly difficult to do alone. In addition to extensive medical treatment, recovering from injuries also means managing lost wages and mounting bills.

For decades, the Atlanta truck accident lawyers at John Foy & Associates in Atlanta have devoted their practice to helping accident victims get compensation. Here’s what to know about accident claims against Schneider Transportation.

Understanding Schneider Transportation and Accident Risks

Schneider Transportation is one of the largest trucking companies in North America. Operating over 8,000 tractors and 25,000 trailers across the continental U.S. poses unique safety challenges.

With such an extensive fleet traveling over billions of miles annually, even minor mistakes by the company can lead to catastrophic consequences on busy roadways. Factors that may increase risks include:

• Sheer mileage logged – The more time trucks spend on the roads, the more exposure to hazards and chances of human error.
• Complex routes/scheduling – Tight schedules and unexpected events can cause fatigue if drivers push their limits.
• Equipment issues – With thousands of vehicles, unforeseen mechanical problems or lack of maintenance may occur.
• Driver fatigue/oversight – Long shifts and relentless deadlines raise the risks of poor decisions from lack of rest.

While Schneider aims for safety, massive operations involve inherent risks. Our personal injury attorneys in Atlanta can help you with an accident claim against Schneider Transportation. You have the right to pursue claims against negligent trucking companies and truckers.

Why Truck Accident Victims May Receive More Compensation

Truck accidents often result in much more severe injuries compared to passenger vehicle collisions because they’re bigger and heavier. Severe injuries frequently lead to higher compensation amounts for victims. Here are reasons why truck accidents cause more damage.

• Force of impact – Being struck by a large commercial truck carries enormous destructive force versus a smaller car. Injuries tend to be far more traumatic.
• Long recovery – Truck accident injuries like broken bones or trauma nearly always demand extensive medical care and lengthy rehabilitation times.
• Lifelong issues – Victims may face lifelong disabilities, chronic pain, diminished quality of life, or other long-term health problems from accidents with heavy trucks.
• Loss of income – Lengthier hospital stays and limited mobility long-term often equate to greater lost wages over time for those unable to return fully to work.

Larger medical bills, lifelong care, and loss of future earning potential can all drive potential economic damages much higher in truck versus car wreck cases. That’s why you should hire a lawyer to give yourself the best opportunity for maximum compensation.

How to File Your Schneider Transportation Accident Claim

If you’ve been hurt in an accident involving a Schneider Transportation commercial vehicle, taking the right steps to file an injury claim is important. John Foy & Associates attorneys can guide you through the entire process.

The first step is contacting our office as soon as possible to discuss your case. If we accept it, we’ll take over important tasks like gathering evidence, documenting your injuries, and initiating the claim with the insurer. 

JFA’s experienced attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation to prove that Schneider Transportation and its driver were liable for your accident. With this proof, we can demand the full value of your damages and pay you for what you’ve experienced.

Should I Do Anything Before Contacting a Lawyer?

There are some steps you can take right away to protect yourself before you contact one of our lawyers for your accident claim. They’ll preserve precious evidence we can use to show you weren’t at fault and support the value of your case.

• File a police report – Ask the responding officer to create an official report of the accident details. If you were taken to the hospital, speak with an officer when you can. They may come to you.
• Seek necessary medical treatment – Get any injuries examined and documented by medical professionals. Go even if you feel fine. You may have a hidden injury.
• Gather evidence from the scene – If you can, take photos of skid marks, damage, and the accident location. Get contact info from any witnesses and the driver.
• Record details – Write down everything you recall about the events leading up to and after the crash while the memories are clear. Also, write down how your accident has affected your life.
• Prepare documentation of damages – Gather things like medical bills, lost wage statements, and proof of vehicle repair estimates.
• Review your insurance coverage – Check your auto policy and any health insurance for provisions that may apply.

Bring what you have with you to your consultation. It will help our attorneys decide how strong your case is more quickly so you’ll know your legal options.

Settlements We’ve Won in Truck Accident Cases

Here are some of the settlements we’ve won fighting against commercial trucking companies like Schneider Transportation:

• $6.6 million for a tractor-trailer crash that crossed the median and struck the victim with the trailer.
• $2.8 million for a driver who stopped at a red light and got rear-ended by a truck
• $2.5 million in a wrongful death crash on I-20 West, where the truck was driving at night and did not have operating rear warning lights. The victim crashed into the rear of the trailer.
• $1.98 million for a worker who was dragged by a tractor-trailer for 45 feet on I-20 after the truck’s steering malfunctioned.
• $1.5 million for a truck that sideswiped our client due to an improper lane change.

Your Legal Timeline for a Schneider Transportation Accident Claim

If you’ve been involved in a truck accident in Georgia with Schneider Transportation, it’s best to contact an attorney as soon as possible, and certainly within the 2-year statute of limitations. You cannot claim compensation past this deadline.

It’s always better to start your case sooner rather than later. Delay causes evidence to decay or get lost and memories to fade. The sooner we can get to work on your claim, the more likely you’ll receive the outcome you desire.

John Foy & Associates is ready to assist Georgia residents with Schneider Transportation accident claims. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation about what happened.