[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Any traffic collision has the potential to cause devastating damage and injuries. However, truck accidents have a higher probability of resulting in catastrophic injuries. This is due to the significant size difference between passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80 tons \u2014 about 20 times as much as the average passenger vehicle. As such, a collision between the two can impart a tremendous impact force on the smaller vehicle, even at relatively low speeds.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Negotiations with insurance companies can take several weeks or months. Once a settlement agreement has been reached, you should receive your compensation payment within two weeks. However, if the insurer is unwilling to offer you a fair settlement, your only option may be to file a lawsuit. Legal proceedings can take months or even years to conclude and may also be subject to appeals. More complex cases often take longer to reach their conclusions.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"Georgia law gives injured individuals two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of your right to compensation for your losses. Working with a knowledgeable truck accident attorney can prevent you from missing this crucial deadline.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","name":"Columbus, GA Truck Accident Lawyer","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Makes a Truck Accident More Severe Than a Car Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Might a Columbus Truck Accident Lawsuit Take to Settle?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does Georgia Have a Time Limit for Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Question3"}],"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Answer2"},"name":"Does Georgia Have a Time Limit for Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#Question2"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Columbus, GA Personal Injury Lawyer","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Truck Accidents","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/columbus-ga\/truck-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]