Truck accidents devastate far beyond ordinary car wrecks, with 18-wheelers causing outsized destruction due to their size, weight, and momentum. Eric Sterling Law Firm believes in justice for victims injured by negligent actions from fatigued drivers, corporate shortcuts, or mechanical failures. We uncover hidden liabilities across multiple parties, battle deep-pocketed insurers who deploy delay tactics, and push relentlessly for full recovery so you heal without financial ruin.
Georgia’s truck-heavy corridors like I-85 through Gwinnett County amplify these risks daily, but our local knowledge of Lawrenceville roads and state laws ensures no detail escapes scrutiny. Families from Buford to Snellville trust us to handle the fight while they focus on recovery.
At Eric Sterling Law Firm, we fight for Georgia truck accident victims. Massive semis barreling down Lawrenceville highways like I-85 or Highway 316 can turn seconds into lifelong nightmares, but we stop at nothing to hold the responsible parties accountable. Our team can analyze these high-stakes crashes to secure every dollar of compensation you deserve.
Truck crashes involve layers of responsibility under Georgia law, unlike simple fender-benders. Liability can fall on:
- The truck driver for fatigue, speeding, distraction, or violations
- The trucking company for hiring unqualified drivers, pressuring unsafe schedules, or violating federal logging rules
- The truck or trailer owner for neglecting routine maintenance like brake checks or tire rotations
- Manufacturers of defective trucks, brakes, tires, or electronic systems
- Cargo owners or loading companies for improper securement that causes dangerous shifts during transit
- Maintenance providers who skipped critical inspections or used substandard repairs
Multiple parties often share fault, creating a complex web of insurance policies sometimes worth millions. Eric Sterling Law Firm dissects Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) logs, black box event data recorders, and Department of Transportation (DOT) violation histories to assign fault accurately.
Why Truck Accidents Are So Complex
Semis cause massive damage because of their 80,000-pound fully loaded weight, extended stopping distances (up to 40% farther than cars even in dry conditions), and enormous blind spots that hide entire vehicles. Trucking operates under strict federal FMCSA regulations covering driver hours, vehicle inspections, and load limits, yet violations like exceeding 11-hour driving caps remain common. Companies respond with dedicated legal teams, high-limit insurance policies, and aggressive defense strategies designed to minimize payouts and shift blame away from them.
Georgia’s comparative negligence laws further complicate claims, potentially reducing awards if victims bear any fault percentage. Our firm levels this uneven field by utilizing accident reconstruction engineers, forensic investigators, and trucking industry experts to prove violations, timeline discrepancies, and preventable errors that corporate lawyers try to bury.
Serious Injuries Caused by Truck Collisions
The sheer force of a semi-truck impact can cause catastrophic, life-altering injuries that ordinary car crashes rarely match:
- Fractured or broken bones in legs, arms, pelvis, and ribs requiring surgical hardware and months of rehab
- Burns from post-crash diesel fires that engulf cabs and surrounding vehicles
- Lacerations and punctured organs from jagged metal piercing cabins
- Head and neck injuries, including whiplash, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and concussions
- Back and spinal cord injuries leading to permanent paralysis or chronic pain
- Amputations from limbs crushed under wreckage
- Internal bleeding and ruptured organs (liver, spleen, lungs) demanding immediate life-saving surgery
- Death, often instantaneous or after prolonged suffering
These injuries generate millions in lifetime costs for surgeries, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and 24/7 care. At Eric Sterling Law Firm, we build claims that account for every expense, ensuring compensation reflects the true cost of your injuries.
Pursuing Full Compensation After a Georgia Truck Accident
Georgia law entitles truck crash victims to comprehensive recovery:
- Economic damages: All medical bills, lost wages, and property damage
- Noneconomic damages: Pain and suffering, mental/emotional distress from PTSD or anxiety, loss of consortium
- Punitive damages (rare but powerful): Awarded to punish intentional, reckless, or egregiously negligent acts like DUI trucking or deliberate safety violations, though capped under state rules
With Georgia’s tight filing deadlines there is no time to waste. Victims have just two years to file personal injury or wrongful death claims and four years for property damage claims. Eric Sterling Law Firm moves fast to examine tire marks, download black boxes, interview witnesses, and file before deadlines expire, while accurately valuing claims and litigating when insurers offer lowball settlements.
Georgia Truck Accident Statistics
Nationally, NHTSA reports large trucks in 5,375 fatal crashes in 2023, with approximately 149,000 injury crashes. Although the 2024 – 2025 stats have yet to be released, early reports show mid-2025 had 1,600 fatal truck crashes.
Gwinnett County’s I-85 truck corridors experience frequent multi-vehicle wrecks, contributing to more than 10% of the county’s serious incidents. At Eric Sterling Law Firm, we know how to fight these massive trucking companies when their drivers inflict harm. We believe in seeking justice for everyone who comes through our doors.
Contact a Lawrenceville Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Trucking companies move fast to bury truck crash evidence on I-85 corridors. Eric Sterling Law Firm dissects FMCSA logs and battles million-dollar policies for full compensation in Lawrenceville and statewide. Families from Snellville to Valdosta trust our relentless pursuit. Dial 844-48-ES LAW today or visit us online to get started.
