Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyers

Q: What Types of Truck Accident Cases Does Childers & McCain, LLC Handle?

Jackknife accidents. T-bone accidents. Head-on collisions. Rear-end accidents. Rollover accidents. Underride accidents.

Atlanta is the capital and most populated city in the State of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta has the densest urban tree coverage of any other major city in the United States, while also being one of the country’s busiest industrial centers. For all these reasons, Atlanta roads are heavily trafficked with commercial trucks and other vehicles that put residents and visitors at risk for a variety of accidents and injuries.

Studies have shown that the most dangerous roads in Georgia are in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Some of the heaviest traffic in Georgia is on I-75, a highway notorious for deadly crashes involving tractor-trailers. Another highway with a high fatality rate for truck accidents is I-20. Other dangerous Atlanta roads with high rates of fatal crashes include I-16, I-285, Lee Street SW, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, and Old National Highway.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a truck crash, our experienced Atlanta truck accident lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC can help you pursue maximum compensation. Our legal team has close to 30 years of combined experience handling truck accident cases for injured plaintiffs.

Tractor-trailer accidents have devastating and life-changing outcomes requiring the unique skills of an experienced truck accident lawyer. Christy Crowe Childers is a trailblazer in her field as the first woman lawyer in Georgia and the first five nationally to obtain NBTA board certification in truck law. She has earned a stellar reputation for successfully litigating national trucking companies and corporations, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for her injured clients.

What Types of Truck Accident Cases Does Childers & McCain, LLC Handle?

Our skilled truck accident lawyers have handled countless truck accident cases with big results. Truck accident cases can be complex and frequently involve multiple parties and insurance claims. Our vast experience and knowledge of federal laws and trucking industry standards allow us to protect the rights and best interests of our clients in a wide range of truck accident cases, including:

Jackknife accidents: Jackknifing happens when the trailer of a commercial truck swings out and forms an acute angle. If the truck’s trailer collides with cars in other traffic lanes, it can lead to a multiple-vehicle crash with multiple injured victims. Truck drivers who brake suddenly or turn too quickly can cause dangerous jackknife accidents.
T-bone accidents: T-bone accidents occur when two vehicles collide with each other perpendicularly. Distracted or drowsy truck drivers who speed, run red lights, or disregard other traffic laws can cause a serious or fatal truck crash. Drivers of smaller vehicles involved in the accident are more likely to sustain severe injuries from the force of impact.
Head-on collisions: Every year, catastrophic head-on collisions result in the most fatal injuries of any other type of traffic crash. Bad driving behaviors, such as speeding or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are common causes of these tragic accidents.
Rear-end accidents: Rear-end accidents are common on all Georgia roads and frequently lead to painful whiplash and other injuries. In cases when an 18-wheeler or big rig rear-ends a smaller vehicle, it can cause much more severe injuries to the car’s occupants. The most dangerous rear-end crashes are often caused by fatigued, distracted, or impaired truck drivers.
Rollover accidents: Rollovers are among the deadliest kinds of crashes that often occur on high-speed roads and ramps. Commercial truck drivers who speed and take sharp turns can cause their heavy vehicles to flip and roll into other lanes of traffic. Sometimes, a tractor-trailer rolls over several times and takes down other vehicles before finally coming to a stop on its side, causing extensive injuries to other motorists.
Underride accidents: Underride accidents are typically tragic and occur when a car slides underneath a tall commercial truck. In side underride collisions, a car hits the side of the truck and travels below its trailer. Rear underride accidents often involve a long-haul truck traveling with a load protruding from the rear of its trailer. When trucking companies fail to equip their vehicles with reflective materials and working lights, motorists are at risk of being involved in a fatal accident.

How Can an Attorney Help Me With My Truck Accident Case?

The legal procedures involved after a truck accident are complicated and can be overwhelming without the skilled guidance of an experienced attorney. A lawyer knows the relevant laws and trucking industry regulations involved in commercial truck accident cases. They can gather the data and evidence needed to help show negligence and prove liability.

A truck accident lawyer understands the common causes of truck accidents and knows how to help prove liability. While some truck accidents happen for reasons out of anyone’s control, most are preventable and caused by the negligence of truck drivers, trucking companies, and other large corporations. Despite federal and industry laws that require proper hiring, training, and monitoring of the hours truckers are on the road, many commercial trucking companies fail to abide by the law. An attorney can advocate on your behalf if you have been harmed in a truck accident.

Committed to providing clients with the best possible representation and joining forces with other women truck accident lawyers, Christy founded the Mother Truckers Rally in 2022. Held in Montana, the rally united women trucking lawyers from across the country to learn about the mechanics of tractor-trailers, gain driver’s training, and understand what occurs during a truck crash. When you are injured in a truck accident, you need a lawyer who possesses the knowledge, experience, and skills to fight for what you deserve. Look no further than Christy.

How Much Is a Truck Accident Claim Worth?

Truck accident claims are typically worth more than car accident claims since the injuries involved are often more severe. The value of your case depends on how badly you were injured, the amount of your current and projected future medical bills, the degree of pain and suffering, and whether your injuries have or will result in lost income. Punitive damages can also be a large part of the value of a truck accident case when it is proven that the truck driver or trucking company acted especially egregiously.

While there is no real average truck accident settlement, many are worth millions of dollars.

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim?

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for truck accident cases is two years from the date of the accident. If you do not file a lawsuit within the two-year limitation period, it can be very difficult to pursue any further legal action for the same truck accident.

What Should I Do if I am Injured In a Truck Accident?

The first thing you should do if you are injured in a truck accident is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. This is critical for your health and safety and for documentation of any medical treatment for future legal proceedings. The next step is to contact an attorney.

Our legal team at Childers & McCain, LLC has seen firsthand the life-changing injuries our clients have suffered due to negligent truckers and trucking companies. We can fight to hold all negligent parties accountable for the harm they caused you, including those responsible for safely operating, inspecting, and maintaining large commercial trucks.

Christy is dedicated to her clients. With Christy in your corner, you can be confident that your case is in the competent hands of one of the most experienced and knowledgeable truck attorneys in the country. With unparalleled tenacity, she will protect your legal rights, fight for justice, and secure the maximum amount of compensation that is possible.