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Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyers with $1.9B+ recovered — free consultation, no fee unless we win.
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When a truck accident turns your life upside down, you need more than a lawyer — you need a team that acts fast, protects your rights, and helps you rebuild. At Thompson Law, The Lion of Atlanta Truck Injury, we’ve recovered $1.9 billion+ for semi-truck accident victims across Georgia.
Whether it’s a semi-truck crash on I-285, an 18-wheeler wreck on Peachtree Industrial, or a catastrophic downtown collision, our attorneys know the local courts, laws, and regulations that shape your case. Fulton, DeKalb, and Clayton counties saw over 103,000 crashes last year — many involving commercial trucks.
We act immediately — preserving black box data, driver logs, and inspection records before they’re lost — giving you leverage for maximum compensation. We combine aggressive investigation with compassionate client care, so you can focus on recovery while we fight the legal battle.
Choosing the right legal team after a truck crash can change your outcome. Whether we’re investigating the scene, negotiating with insurers, or preparing for trial,
At Thompson Law, we pair compassionate service with deep trucking expertise
to protect your rights and maximize your recovery—so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
What Sets Us Apart
Deep Trucking Expertise
FMCSA hours-of-service rules, ELD data, and how dispatch decisions lead to fatigue-related crashes.
our Atlanta truck accident lawyers
handle every aspect of your case—so you can focus on your health and recovery.
At Thompson Law, our Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyers stand up to trucking companies and their insurers in Georgia. These amounts reflect verdicts and settlements secured by Thompson Law’s attorneys.
Our firm has recovered more than $1.9 billion for injury victims — including
record-setting results for families impacted by catastrophic 18-wheeler crashes.
Every case is different; past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Trial Attorney • Atlanta, GA Born and raised in Stone Mountain, now in Atlanta. A Georgia Tech Chemistry grad with a J.D. from Washington University School of Law, Phillip brings rare perspective: he
Phillip Hairston
defended corporations and general contractors early in his career—insight he now uses to hold insurers and large companies accountable for Atlanta families.Cases He Handles
Credentials & Memberships
Pro tip: Keep a simple daily recovery log (pain levels, mobility limits, missed work, and activities). This personal record often makes a major difference in negotiations and settlement value.
Layered LiabilityBeyond the driver, responsibility can include the motor carrier, broker/shipper, |
Bigger Policies, Higher StakesCommercial policies and umbrella/excess coverage change valuation and strategy. |
Spoliation RisksBlack-box and ELD data can be overwritten quickly. We send spoliation letters and |
Atlanta’s busiest routes concentrate truck volume, congestion, and high-speed merges—conditions that drive crash mechanics and liability. Identifying the crash type helps pinpoint liability—driver, motor carrier, shipper, maintenance, or manufacturer. Local road context can move insurers and juries on fault and value. Hotspots: Atlanta’s busiest trucking routes are also its most dangerous. Crash data highlights the Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85), I-285 (The Perimeter), I-20, and the Spaghetti Junction Interchange as leading accident hotspots. Fulton Industrial Boulevard and other freight-heavy corridors also see frequent truck crashes due to heavy commercial traffic. Knowing these risk zones can help drivers stay alert—and strengthens personal injury claims when accidents occur.
We connect the “how” and the “where” to strengthen your claim.
Common Truck Accident Types our Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyers Handle
Atlanta Corridors & Hotspots
You’ll get clear updates and options at every step—so you can focus on healing while we prosecute your claim.
Truck crashes in Atlanta often cause far more serious harm than a typical car accident. Documenting every injury detail—medical, financial, and emotional—allows our
An 80,000-pound 18-wheeler can crush smaller vehicles, leaving victims with catastrophic injuries,
long hospital stays, and months or years of rehabilitation. Many survivors also face PTSD, anxiety,
and life-altering financial stress. Our team partners with medical experts and rehabilitation providers
to document the full scope of your losses—so we can fight for every dollar you deserve.
Common Injuries from Atlanta Truck Accidents
Atlanta truck accident attorneys
to pursue maximum compensation for your care, lost income, and future needs.
Learn more in our
complete guide to common 18-wheeler accident injuries.
Your health comes first. Get emergency care if needed, then follow medical advice and keep every appointment. These steps also protect your legal claim:
Every one of these steps not only protects your health but also strengthens your legal case. Delays in treatment, gaps in documentation, or misplaced evidence can be used against you by trucking insurers. Acting quickly—and contacting an Atlanta truck accident lawyer early—gives you the strongest chance of full compensation.
In most personal injury cases, you have 2 years from the date of injury to file under *General deadlines. Exceptions may apply; always confirm your specific timeline with an attorney. Under Contact us right away — waiting too long can permanently bar your claim.
Georgia law sets strict deadlines.
O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
Property-only claims generally have 4 years. Missing a deadline can bar recovery entirely.
Key Exceptions
Modified Comparative Negligence
O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33,
your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage, and you cannot recover if you are 50%+ at fault.
Truck accident cases are rarely simple. Unlike a car crash with two drivers, an Atlanta truck accident may involve multiple responsible parties — and each will have its own insurer and legal team fighting to minimize what they pay. Our job is to identify every liable party and preserve the evidence that proves your case. We send preservation letters immediately to lock down this evidence before it can be altered, erased, or destroyed — giving you the strongest case for maximum compensation.
Common At-Fault Parties
Common Causes We Investigate
What We Secure in the First 48 Hours
A serious 18-wheeler collision can affect every part of life. Depending on the facts, you may pursue:
We work with your treating physicians and qualified experts to document the full extent of losses—not just the bills an adjuster wants to see.
If you were hurt in Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Decatur, College Park, or East Point, our Whether your crash involved an 18-wheeler near Sandy Springs, a delivery truck in a Buckhead lot, or a commercial vehicle on Free consultation, no fees unless we win. Start in minutes from your phone. Schedule Your Free Consultation By contacting us, you agree that we may reach you via phone, text, or email. No attorney–client relationship is formed until we sign an agreement.
Atlanta truck accident lawyers know the corridors where these wrecks happen—I-285, the
Downtown Connector, I-20, Peachtree Street, and Ponce de Leon Avenue—and we use that local context to build leverage with insurers and juries.
Decatur’s streets, we move fast to preserve EDR/black-box data, ELD logs, dispatch communications, and maintenance records—the evidence that wins truck cases.
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Some truck accident claims with clear liability and finished treatment may resolve within a few months. Complex cases with severe injuries, multiple defendants, or disputed fault often take 12–24 months or longer—especially if litigation is required. Your lawyer should outline milestones (investigation, demand, negotiation, lawsuit, discovery, mediation, trial) and provide updates throughout.
Truck crashes are more complicated because they involve:
Most truck accident attorneys in Atlanta work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront—the lawyer only collects a percentage if they recover compensation for you. Agreements also outline case costs (e.g., filing fees, experts, medical records). Always request the fee terms in writing before signing.
In Georgia, you can still recover compensation if you are less than 50% at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re 20% at fault, a $100,000 verdict becomes $80,000. An attorney will use evidence (dash-cam footage, crash reconstruction, expert testimony) to minimize fault assigned to you.
You should notify your own insurer, but do not give recorded statements to the trucking company’s insurer before speaking with a lawyer. Their adjusters are trained to limit payouts and may use your words against you. Let your attorney handle all communications to protect your claim.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $1.9 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
