When a tractor-trailer or commercial truck hits a passenger vehicle, the damage is almost always severe—and the legal case that follows is a lot more complicated than a typical car accident.

If you've been injured in a truck accident in Georgia, it's important to understand why these cases are different, and why you need an experienced attorney on your side.

Why Truck Accidents Are So Serious

A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while the average car weighs about 3,000–4,000 pounds. That kind of size difference makes collisions extremely dangerous—and often deadly.

Common outcomes of truck accidents include:

• Severe injuries (spinal cord, brain trauma, broken bones)
• Long-term disability or rehabilitation
• Expensive medical bills
• Permanent loss of income

Truck Accident Cases Are Legally Complex

Unlike standard car accidents, multiple parties may be responsible in a truck accident. That’s why these cases often require deeper investigation and aggressive legal representation.

Possible liable parties:

• The truck driver
• The trucking company
• The truck's owner (if different)
• Cargo loaders or maintenance contractors
• Truck and parts manufacturers

Each of these parties may have their own insurance and legal team—and they’ll do everything they can to avoid paying.

Different Rules and Regulations Apply

Truck drivers and trucking companies are subject to federal and state regulations, including:

• Hours-of-service limits (how long a driver can be on the road)
• Vehicle maintenance requirements
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Licensing and training standards

These rules are often the key to proving negligence, but they require an attorney who understands how to access driver logs, black box data, inspection records, and more.

Time is Critical in Georgia Truck Accident Cases

Evidence in truck accident cases disappears fast. Driver logs can be altered. Dashcam footage may be erased. Companies may repair trucks before they’re inspected.

An experienced attorney will act quickly to:

• Send preservation letters
• Gather evidence before it’s lost
• Interview witnesses
• Work with accident reconstruction experts

The statute of limitations in Georgia is 2 years, but you should never wait that long to get help.

Insurance Companies Fight Harder in Truck Cases

Commercial policies often carry $1 million or more in coverage. That means insurance companies have a lot more to lose—and they’ll use delay tactics, lowball offers, and legal loopholes to avoid paying what you deserve.

An experienced truck accident lawyer knows these strategies—and knows how to fight back.

Medical Knowledge Matters

Attorney Jack Setters isn’t just a lawyer—he’s a former physician’s assistant. That means he understands your injuries, your treatment plan, and the long-term impact on your health and quality of life.

When your case involves life-altering trauma, that knowledge is a major advantage.

Injured in a Truck Accident? Don’t Go It Alone.

At Jack Setters Attorney at Law, we handle tough truck accident cases across Georgia and Chattanooga. We investigate thoroughly, build strong claims, and push back against big insurance companies and trucking corporations—so you can focus on healing.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. We’re ready to fight for you.