January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE -
Kenneth S. Nugent PC announced today the implementation of an enhanced legal response protocol specifically designed to address the increasing complexity of commercial truck accident cases throughout Georgia.
The Macon-based personal injury law firm developed the new protocol in response to evolving federal trucking regulations and the growing sophistication of trucking company defense strategies. The initiative includes immediate evidence preservation procedures, expanded investigative resources, and coordinated expert analysis to document regulatory violations and safety failures in 18-wheeler accident cases.
"The trucking industry landscape has changed significantly with new electronic logging requirements and updated hours-of-service regulations," said Chris Dietz, senior litigation attorney at the firm. "This protocol ensures that critical evidence is secured within the first 72 hours following an accident, before data can be overwritten or destroyed according to federal retention schedules."
The enhanced protocol addresses several key challenges identified in recent commercial truck accident cases. Electronic logging devices now generate vast amounts of data that require specialized extraction and analysis. Black box recordings capture crucial seconds before impact but can be overwritten within days. Additionally, trucking companies often dispatch rapid response teams to accident scenes, creating an immediate need for equally swift legal intervention.
Georgia's Interstate 75 and Interstate 16 corridors, which intersect near Macon, experience some of the highest commercial truck traffic volumes in the Southeast. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that commercial vehicles account for approximately 15 percent of total highway traffic but are involved in a disproportionate number of severe injury accidents.
The firm's new protocol incorporates immediate deployment of accident reconstruction specialists, preservation letters to all potentially liable parties, and coordination with medical professionals to document injury severity and long-term care requirements. These measures address the disparity between individual accident victims and trucking companies that typically maintain teams of investigators and legal counsel.
Recent federal data indicates that driver fatigue, improper cargo loading, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and hours-of-service violations remain primary factors in commercial truck accidents. The enhanced protocol specifically targets these areas through comprehensive investigation of driver logs, maintenance records, cargo manifests, and corporate safety policies.
"Trucking companies and their insurers begin building their defense immediately after an accident occurs," added Dietz. "This protocol levels the playing field by ensuring that accident victims have access to the same investigative resources and technical expertise from the outset of their case."
The implementation includes partnerships with industry specialists who can identify regulatory violations, analyze electronic control module data, and assess compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. These resources become particularly critical when multiple parties may share liability, including trucking companies, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, and component manufacturers.
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. has nine offices throughout Georgia in Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Duluth, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta. The firm focuses on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and premises liability cases. The practice operates on a contingency fee basis, requiring no upfront costs from clients. The firm has secured settlements ranging from $5 million to $9.45 million in complex injury cases.
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For more information about Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. - Macon, contact the company here:
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. - Macon
Chris Dietz
(478) 803-5536
cdietz@attorneykennugent.com
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C.
487 Cherry St #200
Macon, GA 31201
