Truck Accident Attorney in Athens, GA

If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident involving a large truck or commercial motor vehicle, Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC., can help you seek compensation from the liable parties. Our truck accident attorney in Athens, GA, can assist with a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recover damages for your medical care, lost wages, and more. 

 

Our Injury Lawyers Will Fight for Damages from Those Who Harmed You

Truck accident cases can be complex because they often involve a driver and their employer. Additionally, large trucks can cause significant damage and severe injuries to passenger vehicles and their occupants due to their increased size and weight. 

Our truck accident lawyers in Athens, GA, have more than 25 years of experience advocating for personal injury clients. Our team can investigate your collision, determine liability, identify and value your losses, and prove that those at fault owe you compensation.

We will assist with every detail of your insurance claim or lawsuit and fight to recover the maximum compensation available. In general, truck accident case awards may include:

 

Medical Treatment

According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, nearly 80 percent of fatalities and injuries from large truck accidents in Georgia involve smaller-vehicle occupants. If you suffered harm because of a negligent driver or the wrongful actions of a trucking company, you deserve compensation for your injuries. 

Our lawyers can calculate your current medical losses and seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. We can also estimate and pursue the expected cost of your future medical needs. This estimate is important because once you settle your case, you cannot seek additional compensation from the same party, even if you find out your injuries and treatment are more extensive than you thought. 

Medical damages may include:

• Emergency treatment
• Diagnostic imaging (MRIs, CT scans, X-rays)
• Surgeries
• Hospital bills
• Doctor and specialist fees
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Cognitive therapy
• Medications and medical equipment
• Long-term care services

 

Lost Income and Lost Earning Capacity

A severe injury can leave you unable to work for an extended period, putting a strain on your finances and potentially threatening your family’s economic stability. Our attorneys can help you recover back pay and other lost earnings, such as bonuses, tips, vacation pay, and health and retirement benefits. 

If a disabling injury forces you to change careers, work fewer hours or permanently quit working, we can pursue compensation for your lost earning capacity. We may work with economists and vocational experts to prove these losses and assign a fair settlement amount. 

 

Pain and Suffering

A severe injury can alter your life in numerous ways, causing physical pain and suffering, emotional and mental turmoil, and changes in how you live and interact with loved ones. Our lawyers can pursue pain and suffering damages for:

• Loss of a body part
• Loss of a bodily function
• Paralysis or loss of mobility
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of career and educational opportunities
• Loss of the ability to participate in certain activities and hobbies
• Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress

Vehicle and Property Damages

If your car is repairable, we will help you seek the cost of parts and labor. However, in an accident involving a large truck, there is a good chance your vehicle may be totaled. In that case, we can pursue a cash settlement for your car’s fair market value or ensure the insurance company offers you a comparable replacement vehicle. 

We can also seek damages for the cost of fixing or replacing other damaged or destroyed personal items, including your cell phone, laptop, or smartwatch. 

 

Wrongful Death

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reports that 14 percent of fatal accidents in Georgia in 2020 involved a large truck. Sadly, this figure amounts to 234 fatally injured Georgians that year.

If your loved one died because of a truck crash, our accident attorneys in Athens, GA, can help you pursue wrongful death compensation. However, O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2 restricts legal action to the deceased’s surviving spouse, children, or parents (in that order). If no eligible family members bring a case, the deceased’s executor can file suit on behalf of the next of kin. 

It can be helpful to think of wrongful death compensation as personal injury awards the deceased may have sought had they lived. They include funeral and burial expenses, medical treatment, and other monetary losses from the deceased’s fatal accident. Survivors can also seek awards for the loss of their loved one’s advice, companionship, and care. 

 

Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC. Wins Big for Injury Clients

Some firms dabble in all areas of the law, from divorce cases to contract disputes. Not Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC. Seeking justice for personal injury clients is all we do. Our focus is on serving those harmed by negligence, and our mission is getting the compensation they deserve. 

Our award-winning attorneys have earned spots on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and a list of the Top 100 U.S. Verdicts. Our case results include multimillion-dollar motor vehicle accident awards, such as:

• A $7 million bench trial verdict against a company whose negligent driver injured our client
• A $5 million jury verdict for a client hurt during a multi-vehicle rear-end collision
• A $5 million jury verdict for a client hit head on by a vehicle driving across the center line
• A $2.5 million jury verdict for a client injured by a driver who failed to yield the right-of-way

 

We Can Get Started on Your Case Before Georgia’s Statute of Limitations Expires

Waiting too long to start your case could hurt your chances of obtaining financial compensation. According to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you have up to two years from the time of your accident or your loved one’s death to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. 

Failing to adhere to the statute of limitations will likely lead to the court throwing out your case. Additionally, an expired statute reduces your bargaining power when seeking an insurance settlement. The sooner you reach out, the sooner our truck accident attorney in Athens, GA, can get to work securing awards for you and your family. 

 

We Will Prove Liability for Your Athens Truck Accident

There can be multiple liable parties in an accident involving a large truck or commercial motor vehicle. Those at fault may include:

• Truck and commercial vehicle drivers
• Third-party motorists
• A trucking or shipping company
• The company that loaded or packed the truck’s cargo
• The owner of the truck in charge of truck maintenance
• A vehicle or auto parts manufacturer
• A negligent roadway owner

If a trucking company, corporation, or government entity is a party to your case, you can be sure they will put their insurance companies and lawyers to work. Fortunately, our team is here to fight for you, and we will not bow down to wealthy or powerful defendants. We will act quickly to protect your rights and obtain and preserve case evidence, which may include:

• Driver logbooks
• Employment and driving records
• The truck’s “black box” recording device
• Police reports
• Shipping logs
• Eyewitness statements
• Testimony from crash reconstruction specialists
• Surveillance or cell phone video

We will work to build the most robust case possible and aggressively negotiate for an advantageous settlement. Whether your accident was due to a negligent truck driver, dangerous cargo, or a trucking company’s wrongful actions, we will stand by your side until we resolve your issue, including preparing for trial if necessary. 

 

Contact Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC.

Contact us today to learn more about how our truck accident attorney in Athens, GA, can represent you on contingency. Our team is available 24/7 to get you started with a free consultation.