Truck Accident Representation in Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta
Injured in a Truck Accident? Talk With a Lawyer Who Listens.
Slam Dunk Attorney represents people hurt in collisions with semi-trucks, delivery trucks and other commercial vehicles across Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Our first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.
By Peter F. Jaraysi · Published October 27, 2026
A truck accident claim asks the at-fault people or companies to pay for harm caused by a crash with a commercial truck. If you’re hurt in a truck crash, an Alpharetta truck accident lawyer can explain your rights, the records that matter, and the Georgia deadlines that apply.
What a Truck Accident Claim Is and Who It Is For
A truck accident claim seeks compensation for injuries or a death caused by a commercial truck. Commercial trucks include 18-wheelers, dump trucks, garbage trucks, and delivery trucks. In a wrongful death case, the claim is brought for the family after a loved one dies.
This kind of claim is for:
- Drivers and passengers hurt when a truck strikes their car or SUV
- Motorcyclists and pedestrians struck by a commercial vehicle
- Families of people killed in a truck crash
Many Alpharetta drivers share GA-400 and Old Milton Parkway with heavy trucks. A crash on a busy road like these can cause serious injuries and a complex claim.
If you were hurt in a truck crash, our first consultation is a good place to start.
If a truck crash left you or someone you love hurt, you may have a claim, and our Duluth team can review it with you during a free case review. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
What the Firm Covers in Truck Accident Cases
Slam Dunk Attorney handles truck crash claims as part of its Georgia personal injury practice. Its matters include:
- Catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injury and paralysis, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and severe burns
- Wrongful death claims
- Car and motorcycle crashes involving a commercial vehicle
- Pedestrian and rideshare crashes where a commercial vehicle is involved
Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include the truck driver, the trucking company, or another party such as a maintenance contractor. Georgia law makes a person liable for torts committed by a servant in the prosecution and within the scope of his business. In plain terms, if the driver was working for the company when the crash happened, the company may answer for the driver’s negligence.
Damages fall into two groups. General damages are those the law presumes flow from a wrongful act, and they can be recovered without proof of an amount. Special damages, such as medical bills and lost income, must be proved.
Why Truck Crash Cases Differ From Ordinary Car Accidents
Truck crash cases often turn on company records, not just the police report. Federal rules set standards that trucking companies must follow, and those standards can show what went wrong.
- Duty logs: Under 49 C.F.R. § 395.8, no driver or motor carrier may make a false report in connection with a duty status, or disable, deactivate, disengage, jam, reengineer, reprogram, or otherwise tamper with an electronic logging device (ELD) so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data.
- Testing: After certain crashes, employers must test surviving drivers for alcohol and for controlled substances as soon as practicable, and must stop attempting a controlled substances test if it is not administered within 32 hours, under 49 C.F.R. § 382.303.
These records sit with the company, so a claim may require requests to it. Early action helps make sure they are preserved. A crash may also involve more than one company, which can make the claim more involved than a two-car crash.
How the Process Works, Step by Step
The process starts with a first consultation, and the team reviews your case from there. Here is what typically happens:
- First consultation. You can talk by phone or meet in person. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.
- Case review. The team looks at how the crash happened, your injuries and treatment, and the police report.
- Records and evidence. When needed, the team can request trucking company records, driver logs, and vehicle maintenance files.
- Insurance contact. The lawyers can handle communication with insurers, so you can focus on recovery.
- Negotiation or lawsuit. Some claims resolve through negotiation. Others may need a lawsuit filed in the proper Georgia court.
How long each step takes depends on the facts: your injuries, how quickly records arrive, and whether the case settles or goes to court.
Georgia Deadlines and Fault Rules to Know
Georgia generally requires an injury lawsuit to be brought within two years after the right of action accrues. Because the clock runs from that date, early action keeps more options open.
Georgia also uses fault-sharing rules. The judge reduces the award in proportion to the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible for the injury cannot recover any damages. The jury also weighs the fault of everyone who contributed to the harm, whether or not they were sued.
Keep these records after a truck crash:
- Photos of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries
- The crash report number
- Medical visit notes, bills, and prescriptions
- Names and contact details of witnesses
Why Clients Contact Slam Dunk Attorney
Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury firm based in Duluth, Georgia. It represents people in metro Atlanta and across Georgia.
- Lawyers: Peter F. Jaraysi and Brian D. Wright are the firm’s lawyers. Peter F. Jaraysi is the responsible lawyer for this page.
- Support staff: Assistants and office staff help clients with records, scheduling, and updates.
- Practice areas: Truck, car, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare, and catastrophic injury cases, plus wrongful death and nursing home abuse.
- Georgia focus: The firm’s lawyers practice in Georgia.
Every claim is different. These are facts about the firm, not promises about how any case will turn out.
Not sure what your next step is?
Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
Common Questions About Truck Accident Claims in Alpharetta
Can an Alpharetta truck accident lawyer handle calls from the insurer?
Yes, a lawyer can handle communication with insurers on your behalf. Early insurer calls are common after a crash, so it helps to know who can respond.
What should I do first after a truck crash?
Get medical care, write down what you remember, and keep every record tied to the crash. Then reach out to a lawyer, since deadlines and records both matter.
Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?
Georgia reduces your award by your share of fault. Under the 50 percent rule, you cannot recover damages if you are 50 percent or more responsible (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33; Quynn v. Hulsey (2020)).
Is there a filing deadline?
Yes. Georgia generally requires injury lawsuits to be brought within two years after the right of action accrues.
What if someone was killed?
In Georgia, a wrongful death claim generally belongs to the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the person who died. The estate’s personal representative brings a separate claim for funeral and medical expenses, and acts for the next of kin only when none of those relatives survive. The personal representative can also recover funeral and medical expenses tied to the death.
Talk to an Alpharetta Truck Accident Lawyer Now
If a truck crash has left you or a family member hurt, with medical bills and lost work piling up, you don’t have to sort out the claim alone. Call Slam Dunk Attorney’s Duluth team or send us a message through our contact page to request your first consultation. Filing deadlines and crash records both move on their own clock, so the sooner you reach out, the more time we have to work with.
Responsible lawyer: Peter F. Jaraysi, Slam Dunk Attorney, Duluth, Georgia. Contact: Slam Dunk Attorney contact page. This page is general information, not legal advice.
How We Can Help After a Truck Crash
Clear Answers, Plain Language
Truck cases involve trucking rules, company records and insurance policies. We explain each step in terms you can follow, so you know what to expect.
Handling Insurance Communications
Trucking companies and their insurers often contact injured people quickly. Our team can field those calls and help you decide what, if anything, to say.
Organizing the Evidence
We help gather crash reports, medical records, photos and other documents that tell the story of what happened and how it affected your life.
Focus on Your Recovery
Serious truck injuries can change your work, family and daily routine. We work to take the legal burden off your shoulders so you can concentrate on healing.
Be Careful With Recorded Statements
Before you give a recorded statement or sign any document from a trucking company or insurer, talk with a lawyer. Early words and paperwork can be used later in ways that are hard to undo.
Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
Get Medical Care
See a doctor as soon as you can, even if your injuries seem minor. Some injuries, including head and back injuries, may not show symptoms right away.
Document the Scene
If you are able, take photos of the vehicles, the road, visible injuries and any nearby signs. Write down what you remember while it is still fresh.
Keep Every Record
Save medical bills, pharmacy receipts, repair estimates, lost-wage notes and all letters from insurers in one place.
Talk With a Lawyer
Contact Slam Dunk Attorney for a free, confidential consultation. We can review your situation and explain your options.