Commercial Trucking Accident Attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia

Society today relies heavily on the trucking industry, which means there are millions of trucks on U.S. highways all day every day. These massive vehicles outweigh the average commuter vehicle by 20 or 30 to 1, which means collisions between trucks and cars almost always result in serious injuries for passengers and drivers in Atlanta, GA.

Insurance companies have an incentive to minimize the cost of injury claims by aggressively disputing and undervaluing the claims filed by injured car passengers and drivers. Having experienced and knowledgeable legal representation based in Atlanta, GA may increase your chance of negotiating fair compensation.

The Complexities of Truck Accidents

Truck accident claims are more complicated for a few primary reasons:

• The size disparity between trucks and the vehicles they hit increases the likelihood of catastrophic injuries
• Accidents involving commercial vehicles and insurance policies can complicate the claim process
• Trucking companies and semi-trucks often have records that aren’t available in car crashes involving multiple private commuters
• Commercial drivers and companies that operate fleet vehicles are required to adhere to various Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and guidelines
• Multiple parties may share liability for your accident, meaning more compensation could be available 

Truck drivers and companies are required to follow a variety of rules the average driver doesn’t need to worry about, like limits on shift length, maintenance rules and licensing requirements. Proving the truck driver or company involved in your crash was violating FMCSA rules may increase your chance of pursuing a successful claim.

A common issue in Atlanta auto accidents are policy limits. People with catastrophic injuries, like spine injuries or brain injuries that leave them with disabilities, often have significant ongoing care costs and lose the ability to work or earn a living. The one silver lining of being involved in a truck accident is being able to file a claim against commercial liability policies with much higher policy limits, meaning you may be able to negotiate a settlement that better covers the totality of your damages.

Investigating these crashes can be complex. There may be more evidence available if you and your legal team know where to look. For example, your attorney should immediately send the trucking company a letter of preservation (spoilation letter) to ensure there will be consequences if they destroy records or information that may be relevant to your case. Examples of evidence unique to truck accident cases include:

• GPS data
• “Black box” data from the truck
• Maintenance records for the truck
• Driver logbooks
• Driver employment records

This information can bolster your version of events and help establish a pattern of behavior or corroborate your claim. An experienced attorney can help you protect and gather this evidence.

How We Help People Injured in Truck Accidents

Atlanta, GA Truck accident lawyer Cameron Hawkins understands how devastating these accidents can be for Atlanta families. An accident that results in catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, scarring or PTSD can result in drastic, long-term negative consequences for your quality of life. It’s important you recover the resources you need to begin the process of healing and ensure you can continue living comfortably.

Insurance companies are not charities. A key tenant of their business is minimizing claim payments where possible, which means they may be actively trying to dispute your version of events or the cost of your medical treatments.

Working with an attorney who is thorough and has a client-first mentality may increase the likelihood of reaching a fair negotiated settlement. Our team understands how insurance companies operate and knows how to investigate truck accidents. We’ll leave no stone unturned as we aggressively pursue the facts of your case.

Get Help After Being Involved in a Truck Accident in Atlanta

Any type of accident can turn your life upside down. In most car accident cases, people can physically recover, have their car repaired or replaced and move on with their lives relatively quickly.



Truck accidents that leave victims with permanent disabilities or long-term chronic pain are another matter. If you or a loved one are struggling to cope with the insurance company and legal system after being involved in a traumatic truck accident in Atlanta, the Law Office of Cameron Hawkins is ready to help. Call us at (678) 921-4225.