Collisions involving commercial trucks rarely resemble routine crashes. Tractor trailers, delivery trucks, and other commercial vehicles operate under federal safety regulations, corporate oversight, and layered insurance policies. When a crash occurs, the investigation begins immediately and the trucking company often deploys its insurer and defense counsel within hours.
Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys represents individuals and families across Middle Georgia who have been injured in commercial vehicle accidents. Wes Childs and Christy Curreli have spent more than a decade defending insurance companies in civil litigation. That background provides direct insight into how catastrophic injury claims are evaluated, documented, and defended.
Truck accident claims involve more than proving a driver made a mistake. Commercial carriers must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations governing:
Violations of these rules can become central to liability. Preserving electronic data, inspection records, and driver logs early in the process can determine whether key evidence remains available.
Years spent litigating on behalf of insurers provided firsthand knowledge of how commercial carriers analyze exposure, protect records, and structure defense strategy.
Preparation built with that understanding positions a claim for serious evaluation.
Childs & Curreli is intentionally structured to remain a focused, attorney-led practice. Clients are not transferred through layers of staff once a case is signed.
When you hire the firm after a truck accident:
Every case moves at a different pace because every client has different priorities. Some people want to resolve a claim through insurance if a fair offer is available. Others are willing to pursue a lawsuit when the insurance company refuses to take responsibility. Wes Childs and Christy Curreli discuss those options early and build a strategy that fits the client’s goals and the facts of the case.
Commercial carriers maintain electronic logs, onboard data recorders, inspection reports, and driver qualification files. Early action can be critical to preserving that information.
After representation begins, preservation letters are sent promptly. Medical records and billing documentation are requested. Clients can provide photographs, dashcam footage, and scene information by text for direct upload into the case file.
Organized evidence collection from the beginning helps frame liability and damages clearly.
When treatment stabilizes and the scope of injury becomes clear, a comprehensive demand package is prepared. It includes certified medical records, proof of lost income and diminished earning capacity when applicable, and documentation of long-term impact.
Because commercial carriers typically carry substantial liability policies, insurers conduct detailed risk analysis before assigning settlement authority. Defense-trained preparation addresses the documentation and liability factors those insurers evaluate internally.
If meaningful resolution is available, settlement discussions proceed. If not, the next step is considered carefully.
Opening a lawsuit brings the dispute into the court system and triggers formal discovery. In trucking cases, discovery may involve corporate representatives, safety directors, maintenance personnel, and expert witnesses.
Many commercial truck cases are resolved during that structured phase once evidence is exchanged and liability becomes clear. If courtroom presentation becomes necessary, our attorneys are comfortable handling complex civil litigation and preparing a case for jury consideration.
Preparation from the start reflects trial standards so that escalation does not require reworking the foundation of the claim.
Crashes involving large trucks frequently stem from:
Because trucking companies may share liability with drivers, investigation often extends beyond the individual operator to corporate safety practices and compliance history.
Commercial truck accidents frequently involve substantial insurance coverage, yet liability disputes and regulatory defenses can complicate recovery.
Wes Childs and Christy Curreli provide candid evaluations of strengths, risks, and practical timelines. The firm was built as a deliberate alternative to high-volume practice, allowing focused preparation in serious injury matters.
If you were injured in a collision involving a tractor trailer or other commercial vehicle, early legal guidance can protect critical evidence and clarify your options.
Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys is prepared to evaluate the claim, explain the investigative process, and outline a strategy grounded in real courtroom experience and defense-side insight.
