Commercial Truck Crash Injury Claims in Georgia, Explained

A commercial truck crash injury claim in Georgia is a claim for someone hurt in a crash involving a commercial truck, or for the family of someone killed in one. Ugwonali Law Group represents people across metro Atlanta and statewide in Georgia. Attorney Adanna Ugwonali personally does the work on each matter.

What a Commercial Truck Crash Injury Claim Is and Who It Is For

A commercial truck crash injury claim seeks compensation for serious injuries or a death caused by a crash with a commercial truck or company-operated vehicle.

This page is written for adults with real injuries, such as fractures, hospital stays, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries. It is also written for families who have lost a loved one in such a crash.

The next section explains how Georgia law looks at those choices. If you are weighing your options, you can request a free case review.

Attorney Adanna Ugwonali personally handles these matters from the firm’s Atlanta office at 3400 Peachtree Road NE. Our team, including support staff, helps clients in English or Spanish.

Who May Be Liable: The Driver, the Carrier, and Coverage

O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 directs the trier of fact to consider the fault of contributing persons or entities in assessing percentages of fault. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33(c), the trier of fact considers the fault of persons or entities who contributed to the alleged injury or damages, regardless of whether they were, or could have been, named as a party to the suit.

Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33(g), “the plaintiff shall not be entitled to receive any damages if the plaintiff is 50 percent or more responsible for the injury or damages claimed (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33).”

Insurance is a factor to understand. Under § 387.9 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the schedule of minimum levels of financial responsibility for for-hire carriers transporting nonhazardous property in interstate or foreign commerce in vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 or more pounds lists $750,000 for public liability. A policy’s limits may influence a claim, but they are only one factor.

What a Claim May Cover

Under O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2(a), a wrongful death claim may seek the full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence. Other losses may be discussed during a free case review.

When no one is entitled to sue under § 51-4-2 or § 51-4-4, O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5(a) lets the administrator or executor bring the action for the next of kin.

Where death results from criminal or other negligence, O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5(b) says the personal representative “shall be entitled to recover for the funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses resulting from the injury and death of the deceased person.”

Brain and spinal cord injury claims may involve detailed medical records and ongoing treatment. Those records may be factors that influence how a claim is evaluated. The value of a claim depends on the facts of each case.

Filing Deadlines, Records, and Evidence Timing

Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, the two-year period for actions for injuries to the person generally runs from the date of injury, subject to the exceptions that article provides.

Families considering a wrongful death claim should contact the firm early so timing can be reviewed.

Federal rules require records of driver duty status. The federal recordkeeping rule at § 395.8(a)(1) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations excludes a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), as defined in § 390.5. For every other motor carrier subject to that part, it provides that the carrier must have each driver it uses record the driver’s duty status for each 24-hour period “using the method prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section, as applicable.”

According to FMCSA, carriers must retain records of duty status and supporting documents for six months. Crash reports, driver logs, and dispatch records may be factors that influence how a claim is evaluated. Early contact gives the firm more time to request these records while they are still available.

How the Process Works, Step by Step

The process starts with a free case review. It then moves through records, investigation, presentation to the carrier, and a lawsuit if one is needed. The time each step takes varies.

1. Free case review. You share the basic facts. The consultation is confidential, and intake staff can help in English or Spanish.
2. Records. The team gathers the crash report, medical records, and bills. It can request that driver logs and carrier records be preserved.
3. Investigation. The team works to identify the driver, the carrier, and any insurers involved.
4. Presenting the claim. The claim goes to the carrier and its insurer. Any response is reviewed with you.
5. Filing suit. If the claim is not resolved and the filing period allows, the firm can file a lawsuit. You are kept informed at each stage.

Why Choose Ugwonali Law Group for a Truck Crash Claim

Ugwonali Law Group handles personal injury and wrongful death claims, including truck and car crashes, premises liability, slip and fall, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. The firm serves metro Atlanta and statewide in Georgia.

Attorney Adanna Ugwonali personally does the work on each matter. Support staff helps clients in English or Spanish. The firm’s office is at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia.

The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue (Spanish: consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso). The firm explains each step in plain language so you can make your own choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to questions readers often raise about these claims.

Talk With Our Team About Your Truck Crash

If a commercial truck crash left you or a family member hurt, a free case review is a practical next step. Our team can talk through what happened and whether a claim may be possible. You can request a free case review with attorney Adanna Ugwonali.

Attorney advertising. Responsible lawyer: Adanna Ugwonali, Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia. This page is general information and is not legal advice.