Peach County Truck Accident Lawyers

Peach County, Georgia, is in the heart of the state’s agricultural farming of the region’s most famous export – peaches. The county is home to the Georgia Peach Festival featuring the “World’s Largest Peach Cobbler.” It also has an ever-increasing population with the influx of new businesses and large companies.

Due to its central location, Peach County is traversed by many busy thoroughfares, including Interstate 75 and its steady stream of tractor-trailers. Accidents involving semi-trucks result in significant damage, life-altering injuries, and fatalities. If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one in a commercial truck accident, our Peach County truck accident lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC can help.

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

Our lawyers proudly serve Peach County residents in a range of truck accident cases, such as:

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

What Types of Injuries Are Common in Truck Accidents?

A fully loaded tractor-trailer weighs up to 80,000 pounds, which creates such a massive force of impact during collisions that injuries are almost always catastrophic. Unfortunately, 97 percent of all tractor-trailer accidents result in the deaths of those in the passenger vehicle. Those who survive generally suffer severe 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

Who Is Responsible for Truck Accidents?

Accidents involving commercial truck accidents are often complex and challenging as there can be several responsible parties, including:

The truck driver: The driver may be solely responsible if they operated the truck recklessly or dangerously, such as weaving in and out of lanes, tailgating, speeding, or running others off the road.
The trucking company: If the driver’s employer owns the truck, the trucking company is likely responsible, which is the case in most truck accident cases.
The truck owner: Sometimes, commercial trucks are owned by a third party, including the truck’s driver, who may be responsible if the truck failed inspection, did not meet federal safety regulations, or was improperly maintained.
The truck manufacturer: If a defective part or safety system caused the accident, the manufacturer could be liable, particularly if the company did not inform the truck’s owner or knowingly continued manufacturing and distributing the defective product.

Often, there are multiple parties responsible for a truck accident.

What Compensation Can I Seek After a Truck Accident?

Each case is unique, but typically, commercial truck accidents result in significant compensation, given the level of destruction and severity of injuries. Compensation is determined through a combination of economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages refer to the specific fixed expenses resulting from the accident and injuries, such as in-home medical care, lost wages, and rehabilitation.

Non-economic damages have no established financial value or fixed expense. They are based on your pain and suffering and personal losses, such as chronic pain, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress.

What Should I Do Following a Truck Accident in Peach County?

Most accidents involving a passenger car and commercial truck end in catastrophic injuries, in which case the police and your lawyer will oversee the investigation and evidence gathering. However, if you are not hurt in the accident, your swift actions at the scene can significantly benefit your claim. You should do the following after a truck accident:

Call the police and report the accident and any injuries.
Exchange contact and insurance information with the truck driver but minimize further conversation. What you say can be used against you later.
Photograph the scene, including injuries, weather and road conditions, signage, and other contributing factors.
Ask witnesses for their contact information and a statement regarding the accident.
Obtain a medical evaluation as soon as possible, even if your injuries are minor. You will also need a medical report documenting your injuries for your claim.
Maintain all medical records, communication, and invoices related to the accident.
Due to the complexities of commercial truck accidents, working with an experienced and knowledgeable truck accident lawyer is highly recommended.

How Can a Peach County Truck Accident Lawyer Help Me?

Injuries sustained in accidents with commercial trucks are typically severe and require significant recovery times. While your focus should be on your healing, our experienced Peach County truck accident lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC can diligently pursue your case through actions such as:

Investigating the scene of the accident.
Reviewing police and trucking company reports.
Working closely with your medical team to determine your current and future medical needs.
Filing all necessary documents.
Hiring experts, such as accident reconstructionists.
Negotiating a settlement with opposing counsel and insurance companies.
Representing you in court should your case go to trial.

Commercial truck accidents typically result in fatalities or life-changing and debilitating injuries that cause many families significant financial hardship or loss of life. Childers & McCain, LLC has a substantial reputation for recovering millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.