If a careless or reckless truck driver caused your Columbus, GA, collision, you may have a case against the trucking company or another liable party. It may be possible to recover compensation and hold them accountable for your injuries and other damages. We are here to help.
Our Columbus personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown provides focused, personalized attention to a small number of clients. When you trust us with your case, you can feel confident that your lawyer and our staff know your name and the details of your case any time you call.
Contact us today to learn more during a free consultation with our team.
How Our Columbus Truck Accident Attorney Will Approach Your Case
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, you can count on our legal team to take care of you and your family. From the day you hire us until after you receive your settlement check, Attorney Dwayne Brown and our team will represent your best interests and help you get the care, support, advocacy, and legal guidance you need and deserve.
With 30 years of experience, we are familiar with Georgia accident law, applicable trucking industry regulations, and precedents set by similar cases. We will answer your questions and empower you with the knowledge you need to make good decisions.
Also, our personal injury attorney is a member of numerous prestigious groups and forums, including:
- Super Lawyers Rated
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum
We aim to develop a personal relationship with every client. This is one reason why we are selective about the cases we handle. We want to know how your trucking accident and injuries have affected your life and what we can do to help. You can expect frequent check-ins on your physical and emotional health as your case progresses. We can even help you take steps to recover more fully, including:
- Ensuring you see specialists when necessary
- Help you seek a second opinion
- Recommend physicians and psychologists
Our goal is always to do what is in your best interests throughout the claim process. This includes:
- Answering questions as they come up
- Providing frequent case updates
- Working toward your unique needs
- Addressing concerns promptly
- Educating you on the legal process
- Helping you make the best decisions for your circumstances
Our lawyer has a long history of securing significant settlements and verdicts for our clients, with more than $100 million won. Some recent truck accident cases include:
- $11.5 Million: Settlement based on an 18-wheeler wreck in the Atlanta Metro area
- $3 Million: Recovered for a minor whose father died because of a commercial driver
- $2.65 Million: Recovered for a veteran who died in a tractor-trailer collision due to improper road signage
- $1,876,000: Recovered for a truck driver involved in a crash with another trucker
- $1 Million: Secured for a minor whose father died when a commercial driver failed to yield the right of way
- $1 Million: Recovered for a driver hurt when an emergency vehicle impeded oncoming traffic
- $550,000: Secured for a worker hurt while working on a commercial vehicle
Additionally, our accident attorney handles truck accident cases based on contingency, meaning you pay us nothing unless we win for you.
Our Collision Lawyer Understands How Columbus Truck Accidents Happen
Unfortunately, truck and other commercial vehicle accidents occur in Columbus every day. You or a loved one could suffer injuries in a large truck crash while on the road to:
- See a show at the Springer Opera House
- Spend an afternoon in Uptown Columbus
- Visit friends in the historic district
- Shop at Peachtree Mall
- Work in Midtown
Columbus has numerous routes that have heavy truck traffic, making collisions more likely in these areas. Such heavy traffic areas include:
- Interstate 185
- U.S. Route 80, known as JR Allen Parkway
- State Route 22, known as Macon Road
- U.S. 27/GA 1, known as Veterans Parkway
- Other parts of U.S. 27
- U.S. 27 Alt/GA 85, known as Manchester Expressway
While truck accident claims generally follow many of the same laws as other auto accidents, there are also significant differences. First, commercial drivers must follow many more state and federal regulations than most people on the road. Then, there is also the matter of “respondeat superior.” Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that makes trucking companies responsible for the actions of their drivers.
When we file a truck accident lawsuit, the most common defendant is the trucking company. They are vicariously liable for any negligence committed by their employees while they are on the clock. This liability includes truck drivers behind the wheel of their big rig in Columbus, GA.
This liability is important for victims with serious, life-changing injuries who will require future and ongoing care and support. Trucking companies usually have insurance coverage with much larger maximums than an individual driver would carry.
Damages Recoverable With Help From Our Columbus Truck Crash Lawyer
Injuries suffered in a truck vs. passenger car collision are often significant. The victims require ambulance transportation, emergency department assessment, and possibly hospitalization.
When someone suffers serious injuries in a Columbus collision, they often receive medical care at Piedmont Columbus Regional-Midtown, which the Georgia Trauma Foundation lists as a Level II trauma center. Other possible options for those with emergent injuries depend on their location and specific needs. They might receive care at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare or Piedmont Columbus Regional-Northside.
From the first minutes after the crash and for months—or longer—they will incur medical expenses and financial losses from the truck accident. It is these costs we want to recoup when we negotiate a fair settlement or litigate a case. Common examples of recoverable damages include:
- Emotional distress, pain and suffering, and other intangible losses
- Medical bills
- Future care costs
- Income losses
- Reduced ability to work and earn for lasting injuries
- Property damages, including repairs to your car
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Wrongful death damages if the victim dies from their injuries
Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown today and discuss your case with a member of our staff. The initial consultation is always free.
The Steps Our Columbus, GA, Truck Accident Attorney Will Take to Build Your Case
When you choose our Columbus truck accident lawyer to manage your case, we will develop a personalized case plan and strategic legal approach to it. While each case has its own details and circumstances, some of the steps you can expect our lawyer to take on your behalf will include:
- Notify all involved parties we are now representing you
- Manage all communication with the insurance companies to best protect your rights
- Send a spoliation letter to protect evidence that supports your case
- Gather evidence, medical records, and the police report during our investigation into the accident
- Call on our team of expert witnesses as necessary to bolster your case
- Demand fair compensation from the liable party and its insurance carrier
- Negotiate to reach a settlement when possible
- File a lawsuit and prepare to litigate the case when necessary
When you hire our lawyer for your Columbus truck accident case, you gain peace of mind. You can focus fully on your treatment, healing, and rehabilitation. Our lawyer will take care of your legal case, providing updates regularly and answering your questions as needed.
Plus, you can trust us to manage the process from start to finish. Our personal injury lawyer will fight to protect your rights and get justice for you. We aim to hold the liable parties accountable and recover the compensation you need and deserve.
Time Is Key in Winning Your Columbus, GA, Truck Accident Case
Acting quickly is important in truck accident cases. When our lawyer is hired to handle a Columbus, GA, truck accident case, we need to send a spoliation letter as soon as possible. These letters demand that the trucking company and other involved parties preserve the evidence that could support our case. In some commercial truck accident cases, the trucking company holds a lot of crucial evidence that supports our claim against them.
This evidence could include:
- The driver’s rest logs
- Data from the truck’s onboard computer
- Dashcam video from the truck
- Truck and trailer maintenance logs
- Information about the cargo and how it was loaded
- Details about the driver’s training and experience
- Damage to the truck and trailer
In addition to preserving evidence, you have two years from the accident date to file the paperwork that begins a lawsuit per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. However, you cannot wait until this deadline approaches before reaching out to our team. Much of the evidence necessary to prove your case and recover compensation could be gone. Instead, call us as soon as your injuries are stable.
Contact Our Team for Your Free Columbus Truck Accident Consultation
You can talk to the team at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown about your legal options for free today. We provide a free consultation for injured truck accident victims and their families. We will assess your case and discuss how our Columbus truck accident lawyer can help you.
Contact us now to get started.
