Were you or a loved one involved in a trucking accident near Jonesboro or Atlanta, Georgia? The Millar Law Firm Trucking Accident Injury Attorneys in Jonesboro are here to fight for you against trucking and insurance companies.

If you have been injured by a semi-truck accident in the Jonesboro area or any place in Metro-Atlanta. Don’t settle for less, call The Millar Law Firm today at 770-400-0000.

We Hold Negligent Truckers, Trucking Companies, and Their Insurance Carriers Accountable

Our Atlanta truck accident law firm has extensive experience in handling local semi-truck and tractor-trailer accidents. For over 32 years, we have handled semi-truck and commercial trucking cases for residents of Jonesboro, Riverdale, Forest Park, Clayton County, and the Metro Atlanta area. Our trucking injury attorneys are here to protect your interests, handle the investigation, and focus on your financial recovery so that you can heal stress-free.

How Our Process Works

Located in Jonesboro and downtown Atlanta, our firm is especially qualified and able to investigate truck accidents quickly.

Call, chat, or email us to speak with our legal team at no charge.
There is no cost or obligation to speak with an attorney about your accident case.
All of our consultations are free.
We accept cases on a contingency fee, meaning there is no charge unless we recover financially for you.

The Millar Law Firm Specializes in Trucking Accidents

Each year, The Millar Law Firm handles serious interstate-highway trucking and commercial vehicle accidents in the area. We’re primed to handle your case.

Trucking Accident Injuries We Handle

The Millar Law Firm routinely handles commercial vehicle, truck, and delivery van cases involving these injuries and more:

Head injuries
Paralysis
Wrongful death
Back and neck injuries
Disk herniations
Internal injuries
Facial injuries
Broken bones

Protecting the Evidence in Your Case

We have extensive knowledge of Motor Carrier Safety Rules and Regulations, data monitoring and electronic logging, business and record-keeping practices, layers of insurance policies and protection, and document discovery.

Our legal team protects evidence after a trucking accident by documenting the scene, interviewing eyewitnesses, inspecting the vehicles, downloading electronic "black box" data, and requiring the trucking company to preserve related documents.

How We Investigate Jonesboro-Area Trucking Accident Cases

Anything you tell us, and our advice to you, is totally confidential. We will explain how your case will be investigated and provide a clear plan of action about how to deal with your injuries, medical care, and employment. Our firm will rely on local relationships with police, medical offices, first responders, and accident reconstruction experts to establish a solid foundation for your case.

Determining Damages in Your Georgia Trucking Accident

Damages awarded in commercial truck accident cases are often based on the severity of the injuries, the amount of the current and future (expected) medical expenses, and whether the trucker or their company were violating federal or state regulations before or at the time of the crash.

A truck accident victim can usually recover damages that are broken down into a few common categories:

Economic damages include past, current, and future medical expenses, lost pay, wages, and income; out-of-pocket expenses; and sometimes a shortened work-life expectancy.
Non-economic damages are related to pain and suffering, such as PTSD, emotional distress, mental anguish, diminished quality of life, and physical suffering.
Punitive damages are incurred when a driver or trucking company is found to have behaved in a reckless way.
Wrongful death damages include the full value of the life that was taken, which is often pursued by the surviving heirs of the deceased.
Loss of companionship, also known as "loss of consortium," damages are incurred by a victim's spouse if a victim is no longer able to provide the same level of companionship, household services, or contribution to the relationship with a spouse.

Special Considerations in Your Truck Accident Case

You are best served by lawyers who routinely handle truck accident cases. Truck accidents can be deadly and have a variety of factors that make them more complex than car wrecks:

Catastrophic damage. The injuries incurred can be devastating because of the vehicles' size and weight — some trucks weigh as much as 80,000 pounds.
Trucks are federally regulated. Trucks and drivers are subject to special rules and regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Standard of care. Truckers and their companies are required to follow specific rules, including hours of driving and rest, maintenance and inspection, and health requirements.
Passing the blame. Trucking companies may pass complete fault to you and claim that the company did nothing negligent to cause the wreck.
Questions of legal liability. Certain trucking companies may inaccurately represent their drivers as non-employees (or owner-operators) in an attempt to avoid responsibility.
Multiple companies may be responsible. The trucking company, freight company, broker, loading company, maintenance company, and other drivers who may have contributed to the wreck may also be to blame.

Special insurance considerations. Most trucking cases are covered by insurance policies, but companies often resist paying a fair settlement unless you have retained a qualified truck accident lawyer. Never accept the first settlement offer made by a trucking company or its insurance adjuster.

Cases we have handled in the past five years include:

Poor road conditions. The Large Truck Causation Study by the FMCSA found that nearly one-half of big truck accidents resulted from drivers failing to adjust for road conditions.
Equipment malfunctions. Failure to maintain the truck can result in bald tires, worn or defective brakes and braking systems, missing reflectors, dim or non-working head or tail lights.
Inexperienced drivers. Underqualified drivers may make serious errors, such as driving too fast for conditions, improper turning or changing lanes, or incorrectly using the brakes or trailer brakes.
Fatigued drivers. Driving more hours than allowed by the FMCSA regulations can lead to drowsy driving, poor decision-making, and slow reaction times.
Delivery schedules. Unrealistic schedules can cause drivers to speed and take chances with the safety of the truck and other drivers.
Bad weather. Truck drivers may overestimate their ability to control their vehicle in inclement weather. Rain, snow, and fog decrease visibility and make the roadways wet and slippery.
Aggressive driving. An estimated 9,000 truck crashes occur each year due to tailgating and aggressive driving behavior.
Negligent loading. Trucks carry cargo that, if not loaded properly, can shift during transit. Improperly loaded items can fall onto the roadway or cause an imbalance that results in loss of control.
Failure to perform inspections. The Georgia Department of Public Safety lists failure to do a pre-trip inspection as one of the most common trucking safety violations.
Substance use and abuse. The use of alcohol, marijuana, or other sedating drugs can slow a driver’s reaction and impair their judgment. Post-accident drug and alcohol testing is a requirement of the FMCSA.
Distracted driving. Texting and driving are prohibited by the Department of Transportation, along with a number of other distracted driving behaviors.
Improper lane changing. A substantial number of interstate highway truck accidents occur when a trucker moves into another lane of traffic, “pinching” a smaller vehicle.
Overweight trucks. As many as 30 percent of dump-trucks and semi-trailer trucks are overweight.

Your Trucking Case Questions Answered

What should you do after a truck or tractor-trailer accident?

Call the police or make a report.
Give a statement to the police or law enforcement when asked, even if you are “fine.”
Get contact information from the truck driver, including the insurance company name and policy number, and obtain the name, address, and location of the trucking company.
Take photos of the truck, your vehicle, and your injuries.
Get witness contact information.
Get license plate numbers of potentially involved drivers.
Get medical attention promptly.
Avoid speaking with the trucking or commercial vehicle insurance adjuster unless advised to do so by a lawyer.
Do not post to Facebook or other social media. Anything you post online or on social media, such as Facebook, can be used as evidence in a court of law.
Report the truck accident to your own insurance company as soon as possible.

Who can be sued or held responsible in a Georgia trucking or commercial vehicle accident?

There may be several at-fault defendants in a truck crash case, including:
The driver,
The truck owner or trucking company,
The driver’s hiring firm, and
The truck maintenance company.

What if the trucking or insurance company wants to settle quickly?

Sometimes, self-insured trucking companies or their insurance carriers will tempt accident victims with a quick settlement offer. We recommend speaking with a truck accident attorney to determine whether accepting a fast settlement is in your best interest.

What is the burden of proof in a trucking case?

Trucking and commercial vehicle injury accidents are civil cases, and the standard, or burden of proof, in a civil case is lower than that of a criminal case, requiring a "preponderance of the evidence" or that it is more likely than not that a specific driver was at fault.

What if the trucker does not have enough insurance?

Commercial vehicles typically carry $100,000 to well over $1,000,000 worth of insurance. In the most serious cases, however, unless there is an excess or umbrella policy, even this may not be enough. There are other insurance plans that may come into play depending on the circumstances of the case.

Are trucking companies automatically responsible for a crash?

No, you need a detailed investigation into the nature of the business relationship, the lease, the contract, and other terms of the trucker's employment in order to determine who bears responsibility for a trucking accident.

Do trucks have a “black box” with data about the crash?

Almost all modern tractors and commercial vehicles are equipped with a device known as an event data recorder, or “black box,” that saves data about the vehicle.

How long do I have to file a trucking or commercial vehicle accident case or claim?

In Georgia, you will have up to two years to file a lawsuit. Even though it is best to begin investigating right away, your attorney can still obtain the police report, SCRT report, and other records that may prove your case.

Is it better to file suit or settle a trucking case?

Sometimes, a fair settlement can come from insurance. However, it is often necessary to file suit to compel disclosure of key information. Larger settlements are more likely after a suit has been filed.

What if the trucker or trucking company is claiming that the driver is an independent contractor?

Some employers will claim that they are not responsible for a trucking crash by arguing that the trucker is an independent contractor. In Georgia, even if a truck driver is an independent contractor, the company may still be held liable under statutory employment rules.

The Millar Law Firm handles local and state-wide truck accident cases near you on a daily basis. Knowing how to investigate, who to make your claim against, and who to sue is critical, and we are primed with the necessary knowledge to help you and your family get the best possible settlement.

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Anthony was my attorney, and I must say he made the entire process a breeze. He truly takes pride in his work. Whenever someone asks me for a recommendation on a law firm, I always strongly recommend the Millar Law Firm.