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Commercial truck crashes are among the most devastating on Georgia's roads. The trucking company's lawyers are already working. You need Terminus Law.
Truck accident cases are fundamentally different from car accident cases. They involve federal regulations (FMCSA), multiple potentially liable parties — the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the truck manufacturer — and insurance policies worth millions of dollars. You need an attorney who understands this complexity.
Types of Truck Crashes
We've Seen Every Kind.
18-Wheeler & Semi-Truck Crashes
The most catastrophic crashes on the road. A fully loaded semi can weigh 80,000 lbs. The force of impact is devastating and injuries are often permanent.
Jackknife Accidents
When a truck's trailer swings out at an angle, it can sweep across multiple lanes, crushing everything in its path.
Underride Accidents
A vehicle slides under the trailer of a truck. Often fatal. May involve defective underride guards and manufacturer liability.
Rollover Accidents
Caused by excessive speed, improper loading, or driver error. Rollovers can crush vehicles and block entire highways.
Cargo Spill Accidents
Improperly secured cargo can fall onto the roadway, causing multi-vehicle crashes. The cargo loader may share liability.
Fatigued Driver Crashes
Federal hours-of-service regulations exist for a reason. When trucking companies push drivers past legal limits, they are liable for the consequences.
Multiple Liable Parties
Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Critical Evidence
Trucking companies are required to preserve black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, and dispatch communications — but only if they receive a legal preservation demand quickly. We send that demand immediately upon taking your case.
Statute of Limitations
In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). In truck accident cases, acting fast is even more critical — trucking companies begin their own investigations immediately and evidence can be lost.
Hit by a truck?
The trucking company's lawyers are already working. Call Terminus Law now.