Hurt in a Serious Truck Accident? Our Truck Accident Lawyers Are Here to Help
A commercial truck collision can leave you hospitalized, unable to work, and facing bills you never expected. Meanwhile, the trucking company may already have investigators, defense lawyers, and adjusters protecting its interests. If the trucking company keeps calling you, avoid giving a recorded statement or accepting a settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries.
Horst Shewmaker, LLC represents people injured by tractor-trailers, dump trucks, delivery vehicles, and other commercial trucks. A Johns Creek truck accident lawyer can preserve evidence before it disappears, determine who caused the crash, and handle the trucking company and its insurer. Our lawyers previously defended trucking companies and insurers, so we know how they try to limit what they pay.
Every case is handled directly by a truck accident lawyer, not passed to a case manager. Our firm has recovered more than $30 million for injured clients. We offer a free truck accident consultation, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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How Our Truck Accident Lawyers Build Your Case
A truck accident claim must account for more than today’s medical bills. Serious injuries can affect your ability to work and live independently for years. Our Johns Creek truck accident lawyers manage the investigation, documentation, negotiations, and litigation so you can focus on your recovery.
Investigating the Crash and Preserving Black Box Data
We gather crash reports, photographs, video footage, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene. We also send preservation notices demanding that the trucking company keep its black box data, electronic logging device records, dashcam footage, GPS records, inspection and maintenance files, and driver qualification records. When needed, we work with crash reconstruction and trucking safety experts.
Identifying Every Responsible Party and Documenting Your Losses
Responsibility often extends beyond the driver to the trucking company, cargo loader, maintenance contractor, leasing company, or parts manufacturer. We trace ownership, employment relationships, and contracts to find every party at fault. Then we collect medical records, treatment plans, employment documents, and expert opinions to establish your current and future losses.
Pursuing a Settlement or Taking Your Case to Trial
Once your damages are documented, we present a demand and handle all communication with the trucking company and its adjuster. If the defense disputes fault or refuses to offer fair compensation, we file suit, question witnesses under oath, retain experts, and present your case in court. Preparing every case for trial from the start strengthens our position during settlement negotiations.
Truck Accident Cases Our Law Firm Handles
Horst Shewmaker, LLC represents people hurt by commercial trucks throughout Johns Creek, North Fulton, Fulton County, and metro Atlanta.
Rear-End, Wide-Turn, and Jackknife Accidents
Being rear-ended by a semi, struck during a wide turn, or caught in a jackknife crash can cause catastrophic injuries. We examine speed, braking distance, driver training, vehicle condition, and camera footage to establish what went wrong.
Fatigued, Distracted, and Negligent Truck Drivers
A truck driver who fell asleep may have violated federal hours-of-service rules or falsified logs. We use phone records, electronic logging data, dispatch messages, and black box information to uncover distraction, speeding, or pressure from the carrier to keep driving.
Overloaded Truck, Dump Truck, Garbage Truck, and Delivery Vehicle Collisions
Excess cargo affects steering, braking, and stability, while dump trucks, garbage trucks, and delivery vehicles create unique hazards with frequent stops and residential routes. We identify weight records, maintenance documents, and employment relationships, along with any special deadlines that apply when a public entity is involved.
I-85 and GA-400 Truck Accidents
Heavy traffic, construction zones, and high speeds make truck crashes on I-85 and GA-400 especially destructive. We move quickly to collect police reports, roadway footage, witness accounts, and vehicle data before that evidence disappears.
Compensation Our Truck Accident Lawyers Can Pursue
The adjuster may push for a settlement before doctors know whether you’ll fully recover. We work with medical providers, financial professionals, and other experts to pursue compensation for both current and future losses.
Medical Expenses and Future Treatment
Compensation may cover ambulance transport, emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, medication, rehabilitation, and medical equipment. We also document future treatment for brain injuries, spinal cord damage, chronic pain, and other permanent injuries.
Lost Wages and Reduced Earning Capacity
Your claim may include missed wages, used sick leave, lost bonuses, and reduced hours. If your injuries keep you from returning to the same job, we use employment records, tax documents, and vocational or economic analysis to calculate your reduced earning capacity.
Pain, Suffering, and Permanent Disability
Georgia law allows injured people to seek damages for physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, loss of mobility, and loss of enjoyment of life. We use treatment records, photographs, and witness accounts to show how the crash changed your daily life.
Wrongful Death Losses
When a truck crash takes a loved one’s life, eligible family members may seek the full value of that life, including lost income, care, and companionship. A separate estate claim may cover medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and pain experienced before death.
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Why Choose Horst Shewmaker, LLC for Your Truck Accident Case
Trucking companies may have investigators and defense counsel working within hours of a crash. Horst Shewmaker, LLC focuses exclusively on personal injury and puts experienced advocates on your side who know what evidence to pursue.
Direct Case Management by Experienced Lawyers
Your case is handled by a qualified truck accident lawyer, not a case manager. Michael W. Horst, Zachary S. Shewmaker, and Jarrett L. Miller bring litigation, law enforcement, military, and trial experience to the firm, and multiple attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Former Trucking Defense Lawyers on Your Side
Founders Michael Horst and Zachary Shewmaker previously defended insurers, corporations, and trucking interests. Michael Horst defended trucking companies and their insurers before moving to the plaintiffs’ side in 2015. That background helps us anticipate defense tactics instead of reacting to them.
More Than $30 Million Recovered
Our recoveries include multimillion-dollar results in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes, but every claim we handle is prepared with litigation in mind and given the personal attention it deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accident Claims
How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Georgia?
Georgia generally allows two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, and four years for vehicle damage under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-32. Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years of the death, and claims involving a government-owned truck may require notice within months. Acting quickly also helps preserve trucking records before they’re lost.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Truck Accident?
Multiple parties can share liability in a commercial truck accident: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the vehicle manufacturer, and third-party maintenance providers. Our lawyers investigate every potential defendant — not just the most obvious one — because identifying all liable parties is how we maximize the total compensation available to you.
How Much Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?
Value depends on the severity of your injuries, available coverage, fault evidence, and how the crash affects your ability to work and live independently. Brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and permanent impairments can substantially increase a claim’s value. Be cautious about early offers made before your prognosis is clear.
What Should I Do Immediately After Being Hit by an 18-Wheeler?
Call 911, get medical care, and report the crash to police. If it’s safe, photograph the truck, trailer, license plates, company markings, and scene, and collect witness contact information. Avoid giving a recorded statement, signing a release, or speaking with the trucking company before talking to a truck accident lawyer.
Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation Today
The trucking company may already be preparing its defense, and black box data can be overwritten quickly. Horst Shewmaker, LLC can preserve evidence, handle communications with the trucking company, and pursue fair compensation, with your case managed directly by an experienced truck accident lawyer.
We offer a free truck accident consultation and work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us today or call (404) 400-1175 to speak with a truck accident lawyer from our team.
