Additionally, our accident attorney handles truck accident cases based on contingency, meaning you pay us nothing unless we win for you.
Our 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.
