- 18-Wheeler & Semi-Truck Collisions
- Tractor-Trailer & Big Rig Wrecks
- Commercial Delivery Trucks (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
- Garbage & Utility Truck Accidents
- Overloaded or Unsafe Trucking Operations
- Fatal Truck Wrecks & Wrongful Death Cases
TRUCK & COMMERICAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS
- Rear-end & intersection collisions
- Multi-car pileups
- Distracted & drunk driving
- Rollover & catastrophic injury
- Uninsured/underinsured claims
- Wrongful death (auto)
CAR ACCIDENTS WE HANDLE ACROSS GEORGIA
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At Odetunde Law, we combine expert legal representation with genuine care. Specializing in serious truck and car wreck cases, we deliver results through meticulous preparation, compassionate guidance, and fearless advocacy. When the stakes are high, we stand firmly by your side.
Advocacy That Makes a Difference
Meet Adewale Odetunde
Board-certified truck wreck attorney Adewale Odetunde brings exceptional trial experience to every case, having successfully tried over 25 personal injury matters and secured numerous seven-figure settlements that deliver certified results for his clients. His leadership in the legal community includes serving on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck wreck Attorneys, one of the nation's largest organizations of truck wreck attorneys, as well as the Board of Directors of the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also a distinguished member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Throughout his practice, Adewale provides compassionate care while delivering courageous advocacy, ensuring each client receives the dedicated representation they deserve.
– Satisfied Client
“After our devastating collision, Adewale handled everything with compassion and precision. He fought hard for us, and we felt truly cared for.”
– Former Client
“Adewale’s professionalism, attention to detail, and relentless advocacy got us an outstanding result. Highly recommended.”
Hear From Our Clients
Georgia follows an at-fault system. The insurer for the driver who caused the collision is legally responsible for medical expenses, but payment is not immediate. Medical bills are typically handled first through a claimant’s health insurance or medical-payments (MedPay) coverage, if available. Providers may record medical liens to secure reimbursement once a settlement or verdict is obtained. The at-fault insurer reimburses those costs only after liability is established or agreed to in settlement.
The statute of limitations for most personal-injury actions in Georgia is two years from the date of the wreck. Claims for vehicle or property damage must be filed within four years. Lawsuits against government entities require ante-litem notice and shorter filing periods. Failing to file within the applicable limitation period bars recovery regardless of fault or injury severity.
Georgia applies modified comparative negligence under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. A claimant may recover damages only if their share of fault is less than fifty percent. The award is reduced in proportion to that fault. A plaintiff found fifty percent or more responsible is barred from recovery. This rule frequently applies in multi-vehicle collisions and disputed liability cases.
Fault is apportioned among all negligent parties, including those not formally named in the lawsuit. Each defendant is liable only for the percentage of damages corresponding to their degree of fault. Georgia’s elimination of joint and several liability means no defendant can be required to pay more than their apportioned share unless a separate basis for vicarious liability exists, such as an employer-employee relationship.
On public roadways, the most frequent truck collisions involve rear-end impacts, lane-change sideswipes, and jackknife events caused by speed, following distance, or improper braking. In industrial settings involving lift trucks or forklifts, tip-overs remain the leading cause of catastrophic injury. These incidents often stem from unbalanced loads, uneven surfaces, or violations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
