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Columbus Truck Accident Lawyer
Columbus Semi Truck Lawyer (18-Wheelers & Tractor-Trailers)
An unexpected collision with an 18-wheeler on I-185, J.R. Allen Parkway (US-80), or Veterans Parkway can change everything in a moment; Bodewell Injury Group’s Columbus truck-injury and semi truck lawyer team uses defense-insider insight, rapid evidence preservation, and trial-ready strategy to pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and future care.
Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win
Call 706-550-9000 or request a free case review today; you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Why Choose Bodewell in Columbus for a Truck Accident or Semi Truck Lawyer
| Advantage | Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Trial-ready mindset | Every case is built for a Muscogee County jury, pushing insurers to offer fair value. |
| Defense-insider insight | Our lawyers once represented carriers and now use that playbook against them. |
| Heavy-truck evidence command | Immediate ECM/black-box pulls, driver-log/HOS audits, maintenance and load-securement reviews. |
| Proven results* | Multi-million recoveries in catastrophic-injury and wrongful-death matters. |
Common Columbus Truck-Crash Hot-Spots We Investigate
| Corridor or Scenario | Typical Evidence We Secure |
|---|---|
| I-185 interchanges and US-80/J.R. Allen merges | DOT and traffic-cam video, ECM/black-box data, lane-change and speed analyses |
| Veterans Parkway urban corridors and delivery zones | Business-front CCTV, driver dispatch logs, GPS/telematics, eyewitness affidavits |
| Night-time left-turn impacts and stop-and-go rear-enders | Toxicology screens, intersection timing, brake/lighting inspections, crash-reconstruction mapping |
Hospitals: Piedmont Columbus Regional (Midtown & Northside) and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Court: Muscogee County State Court, Government Center, 100 10th St., Columbus.
Who Can Be Liable in a Truck Case?
Our Columbus semi truck lawyer team identifies every liable party in crashes involving tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles.
- Driver for speed, distraction, impairment, or HOS violations.
- Motor carrier for negligent hiring, training, supervision, or pressure to violate safety rules.
- Broker/shipper for load-securement or unsafe scheduling contributing to fatigue or risk.
- Maintenance contractor for defective brakes, tires, or steering components.
- Manufacturer for defective parts or systems.
Georgia Rules Truck Victims Ask About
- Deadline to file: most Georgia injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash; special ante-litem notice rules apply to city and county claims.
- Fault & recovery: Georgia uses modified comparative negligence; recovery is barred at 50% or more fault and reduced by your percentage below that.
- FMCSA Hours-of-Service (HOS): federal limits govern truckers’ driving and on-duty time; logbook and ELD violations can support negligence claims.
What To Do After a Truck Wreck in Columbus
- Dial 911 and insist on a Columbus Police crash report; photograph vehicles, skid marks, and cargo.
- Get prompt care at Piedmont Columbus Regional or St. Francis-Emory; follow all medical guidance.
- Preserve the truck’s ECM/ELD data and your dash-cam footage; save damaged gear and receipts.
- Avoid recorded statements and social posts until you have counsel.
- Call 706-550-9000 so our rapid-response team can send preservation letters and secure time-sensitive evidence.
Columbus Truck-Accident FAQ
Do I need a semi truck lawyer or will any injury lawyer do? Semi-truck cases involve FMCSA rules, electronic logging devices, and carrier liability issues that car cases don’t; working with a Columbus semi truck lawyer helps secure black-box data and pursue every responsible party.
How long do I have to file? Generally two years for personal-injury claims; shorter notice deadlines apply for government defendants.
Who can be held responsible? Depending on the facts, the driver, carrier, broker/shipper, maintenance contractors, or parts manufacturers.
Do HOS violations matter? Yes; ELD logs and dispatch data help show fatigue and off-schedule driving.
Will my case settle or go to court? Most settle, but we prepare every file for trial so insurers know we will take a verdict when needed.
Talk to a Columbus Truck-Accident Lawyer Today
Speak with Tyler Pritchard or a member of our trial team now at 706-550-9000; visit Meet Our Team to learn more; office: 123 12th St. in Columbus, GA.
*Past results don’t guarantee future outcomes; this page provides general information, not legal advice.