Truck Accident Lawyers | Marietta, Georgia
Hurt in a Truck Crash in Marietta? Our Lawyers Are Ready to Listen
Slam Dunk Attorney represents people injured in 18-wheeler, semi and commercial truck accidents across Marietta, Cobb County and metro Atlanta. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.
By Peter F. Jaraysi · Published October 27, 2026
If a commercial truck hurt you or someone you love, a truck accident lawyer can help you understand your rights under Georgia law and gather the proof a claim needs. Slam Dunk Attorney is based in Duluth, Georgia, and represents injured people in Marietta, across metro Atlanta, and throughout Georgia. Peter F. Jaraysi and Brian D. Wright are among the firm’s lawyers. The first consultation is free and confidential.
What a Truck Accident Lawyer Does for Injured People in Georgia
A truck accident lawyer represents people hurt in crashes with 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other commercial trucks. The lawyer also represents families when a truck crash causes a death.
This work is for:
- Drivers and passengers in cars hit by a commercial truck
- Motorcyclists and pedestrians struck by a truck
- Families of people killed in a truck crash
Our lawyers handle the proof, the insurance contacts, and the paperwork, so you can focus on your health. Slam Dunk Attorney handles truck cases across metro Atlanta and Georgia from its Duluth base. Georgia large-truck safety facts from the state’s highway safety office track fatalities and serious injuries in these crashes.
Not sure what your next step is?
Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
Why Truck Crashes Are Different From Car Crashes
Truck crashes usually involve more federal rules, more parties, and more records than a typical car crash. Federal trucking rules set how drivers and carriers must operate.
- Driving time limits. A driver may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty. A driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle may drive a total of 11 hours during the period after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty, and may not drive after 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty (49 CFR § 395.3).
- Duty-status records. Carriers must have drivers record their duty status, and no one may make a false report about it (49 CFR § 395.8).
- Maintenance. Carriers must systematically inspect, repair, and maintain the vehicles they control (49 CFR § 396.3).
- Driver files. Carriers must keep a driver qualification file for each driver they employ (49 CFR § 391.51).
More than one party may share responsibility, such as the driver, the carrier, or a company tied to the truck or its cargo. Who is responsible depends on the facts.
What a Truck Accident Claim Can Cover
A truck accident claim can seek damages you prove, and damages the law presumes from the injury. General damages can be recovered without proof of an amount. Special damages, like bills and lost pay, must be proved (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-2).
- Medical care. Emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.
- Lost income. Missed wages and reduced ability to earn later.
- Property. Vehicle and other property damage.
- Catastrophic injuries. Spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and severe burns often need long-term planning. MedlinePlus explains spinal cord injuries and their effects.
- Wrongful death. A surviving spouse may recover the full value of the decedent’s life, and children may recover if there is no surviving spouse (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2). When death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative may recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5).
Georgia also uses modified comparative fault. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, damages drop by your share of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you recover nothing.
Evidence That Matters Early After a Truck Crash
Early action matters because some carrier records are kept only for set periods. Requests for those records should go out quickly.
- Maintenance records. Carriers keep these for one year where the vehicle is housed, and six months after it leaves their control (49 CFR § 396.3).
- Post-accident testing. Federal rules set time windows for alcohol and drug tests after a qualifying crash. If a test is late, the carrier must record why (49 CFR § 382.303).
- Your own proof. Keep the police report, photos of the scene and vehicles, witness names, medical records, and pay records.
A common mistake is giving a recorded statement or signing a release before you know the full extent of your injuries. A lawyer can handle insurer calls for you.
How the Process Works, Step by Step
A truck accident claim usually moves through five stages. How long each stage takes depends on the facts, the injuries, the insurers, and court schedules.
- Free consultation. You describe the crash, your injuries, and any insurance contacts. The talk is confidential, with no obligation to continue.
- Investigation. The firm identifies responsible parties and requests the trucking records described above.
- Medical and damages records. Treatment notes, bills, and wage records show the full effect of the injury.
- Demand and negotiation. A settlement demand goes to the insurers involved.
- Filing suit, if needed. Georgia generally requires an injury lawsuit within two years after the right of action accrues (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Loss of consortium claims have four years under the same statute.
Fees, Costs, and the Free Consultation
The first consultation with Slam Dunk Attorney is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. Fee terms are set out in writing, and clients may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. Ask about every term before you decide.
Not sure what your next step is?
Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
Why Work With Slam Dunk Attorney
Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury firm based in Duluth, Georgia. It represents injured people in truck, car, motorcycle, rideshare, and other injury cases across metro Atlanta and Georgia.
- Peter F. Jaraysi is the responsible lawyer for this page.
- Brian D. Wright is also one of the firm’s lawyers.
- Assistants and office staff support the lawyers with intake and records.
- The firm also handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.
Our lawyers practice law in Georgia. Each case is reviewed on its own facts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accident Claims in Georgia
How soon should I contact a lawyer after a truck crash?
Georgia generally requires an injury lawsuit within two years after the right of action accrues. Early contact also helps preserve records that carriers keep for limited periods.
What if the trucking company’s insurer calls me?
A lawyer can handle those calls for you.
Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?
Possibly. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 (Quynn v. Hulsey (2020)), damages are reduced by your share of fault, and a plaintiff who is 50 percent or more at fault recovers nothing.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim after a truck crash?
A surviving spouse may bring the claim. If there is no surviving spouse, children may bring it (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2).
Does Slam Dunk Attorney represent people in Marietta?
Yes. The firm is based in Duluth, Georgia, and represents clients in Marietta, Lawrenceville, and across metro Atlanta and Georgia.
Talk With a Truck Accident Lawyer Now
If a commercial truck crash has left you with injuries, medical bills, missed work, or the loss of a loved one, the deadlines and records are already moving. Slam Dunk Attorney can review your truck accident claim in a free, confidential consultation. Request a free consultation or call the firm to get started.
Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Responsible lawyer: Peter F. Jaraysi, Slam Dunk Attorney, Duluth, Georgia. Contact the firm through its contact page.
How We Approach Truck Accident Cases
We Look Beyond the Driver
Trucking crashes often involve more than one party, including the driver, the carrier, the company that leased the truck, and maintenance or loading contractors. We review who may share responsibility.
We Help Preserve Evidence
Electronic logging data, dispashcam footage, inspection records and maintenance files can be overwritten or discarded. Early action helps protect what matters to your case.
We Handle the Insurance Companies
Trucking companies and their insurers often contact injured people quickly. We can handle those communications so you can focus on your recovery.
We Account for Your Full Recovery
We take time to understand your medical care, lost income and day-to-day needs so that the full impact of the crash is considered.
Important: Be Careful Before Speaking With the Trucking Company
A trucking company's insurance adjuster may ask for a recorded statement soon after a crash. Anything you say can be used later. Before you give a statement or sign any paperwork, speak with a lawyer about your situation.
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, such as head and back injuries, may take time to show symptoms.
Document the Scene
If it is safe, take photos of the vehicles, the road, the truck's markings and your injuries. Write down the names of the drivers, the carrier and any witnesses.
Keep Your Records
Save medical bills, pay stubs, repair estimates and any letters from insurers. Keep a simple journal of your pain and daily limits.
Talk to a Lawyer
Contact Slam Dunk Attorney for a free, confidential consultation. We can explain your options and what to expect from the process.