Chatham County Truck Accident Lawyers

Founded in 1777, Chatham County is one of Georgia’s original five counties along the state’s eastern coastline. It hosts more than 6 million tourists annually to the City of Savannah. Chatham County is also a popular destination for students from across the country pursuing an art degree. The Savannah College of Art and Design is a prestigious private college offering the most art degree programs and specializations of any other art and design university.

Fully-loaded semi-trucks weigh up to 40 tons, and in a collision with a passenger vehicle, the occupants often suffer extensive and catastrophic injuries. Truck accidents have an astonishing 97 percent fatality rate. Our Chatham County truck accident lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC know the devastation families experience after a truck accident, both emotionally and financially. We work hard to protect their rights.

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

At Childers & McCain, LLC, our Chatham County truck accident lawyers represent clients injured in collisions with commercial trucks. We handle various truck accident cases, including:

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

Christy Crowe Childers, Esq. is a nationally recognized leading authority on truck accidents. She is among the first five women in the United States, and the first in Georgia, to earn NBTA board certification in truck accident law. Her knowledge and experience are unparalleled, as is her formidable reputation for taking on major trucking companies and corporations on behalf of her clients. Christy’s tenacious advocacy has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for her clients injured in truck accidents.

What Are Common Truck Accident Injuries?

The size and weight of semi-trucks and the force of impact frequently result in the death of those in the passenger vehicle. Those who survive typically suffer catastrophic and life-altering injuries, including:

Back and spinal cord injuries
Broken bones and fractures
Burns
Cuts and lacerations
Crushed or severed limbs
Disfigurement
Muscle strains and sprains
Nerve damage
Partial or full paralysis
Psychological trauma
Soft tissue injuries
Traumatic brain injuries

If you are injured in a truck accident, you need a lawyer with the skills and experience to handle these complex cases. In Georgia, that lawyer is Christy.

How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help Me?

Accidents involving semi-trucks are frequently devastating to entire families. The severity of injuries can cause significant financial hardship, permanent disabilities, lifestyle changes, and loss. Our experienced truck accident lawyers can help in many ways, including:

Investigating the accident and reviewing reports.
Working with medical, automotive, financial, and accident reconstruction experts, if needed.
Filing necessary documents.
Negotiating with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
Representing you in court if necessary.

Most truck accidents are preventable, and our Chatham County truck accident lawyers have nearly 30 years of combined experience, securing our clients millions of dollars in compensation.

Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident?

Semi-truck accidents are challenging and complex due to the potentially multiple responsible parties, including:

Truck driver: If the driver was operating the truck recklessly, such as tailgating or speeding, the driver is likely entirely or partly at fault.
Employer: The most common responsible party in truck accident cases is the driver’s employer if the truck is company owned.
Truck owner: Commercial trucks are often owned by a third party who may be responsible if the truck is poorly maintained.
Truck manufacturer: If a defective part or system causes the accident, the manufacturer may also be responsible, especially if they knowingly continued using the dangerous component.

Christy is a dedicated attorney who takes a proactive approach to representing her clients to the best of her abilities. In 2022, she organized the inaugural “Mother Truckers Rally” in Montana, bringing together women truck accident attorneys from across the country to learn how to drive and maintain tractor-trailers and enhance their ability to represent clients more comprehensively and effectively.

Christy’s extensive knowledge of the trucking industry, her vast experience, and her commitment to securing maximum compensation make her a formidable advocate for those injured in truck accidents in Georgia.

How Much Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth?

There is no established value of truck accident claims. However, they typically result in much larger compensation than the average car accident due to the severity of injuries, loss of life, and exorbitant medical costs injured clients face.

Truck accident claims may include economic damages of finite expenses, such as medical bills, and non-economic damages, which cover non-finite losses, such as pain and suffering. Additionally, punitive damages may be available if it is proven that the driver intentionally caused the accident or acted especially egregiously.

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

The statute of limitations to file a truck accident claim in Georgia is two years from the date of injury or death.

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

If you are injured in a truck accident, you should:

Call 911 to report the accident and injuries.
Photograph the scene, damage, and injuries.
Gather witness statements and contact information.
Seek medical attention within 48 hours, if not immediately.
Maintain records and communications.
Contact a Chatham County truck accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Truck accident cases are challenging, requiring a lawyer with the experience and skills necessary to manage these challenging cases. Christy has been a steadfast advocate for clients injured in serious truck crashes for decades. She provides unparalleled and comprehensive representation and guidance to navigate the complexities of the legal system, seek justice, and fight for the compensation you deserve.