![]()
ALPHARETTA, GA – July 01, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Horst Shewmaker, a personal injury law firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia, has secured a $3 million settlement for a client injured in a tractor-trailer accident. The settlement resolves litigation involving complex commercial trucking regulations and multiple insurance carriers.
The case involved extensive investigation into federal trucking compliance, including hours of service documentation, vehicle maintenance records, and driver qualification files. Commercial trucking accidents typically involve multiple parties beyond the driver, including trucking companies, cargo loaders, and equipment manufacturers, each potentially bearing liability under different legal theories.
“Commercial trucking cases require immediate evidence preservation and thorough understanding of federal motor carrier safety regulations,” said Zachary S. Shewmaker, partner at the firm. “The complexity of these cases extends beyond typical motor vehicle accidents due to the regulatory framework governing commercial transportation and the multiple insurance policies that may apply.”
The settlement adds to recent case resolutions by the firm, including a $1.6 million wrongful death settlement, an $875,000 recovery in a back injury case, and a $760,000 settlement for neck injury damages. These outcomes reflect the increasing complexity of personal injury litigation in commercial vehicle accidents, where damages often exceed standard automobile insurance policy limits.
Truck accident litigation differs substantially from standard automobile collision cases due to federal regulations governing the trucking industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishes specific requirements for driver rest periods, vehicle inspection protocols, and cargo securing procedures. Violations of these regulations can establish negligence per se, creating liability independent of traditional fault analysis.
The settlement process in commercial trucking cases often involves negotiations with multiple insurance carriers, as trucking companies typically maintain layered coverage structures with primary and excess policies. Additionally, separate coverage may exist for the tractor, trailer, and cargo, requiring coordination among various insurers.
As an Alpharetta Truck Accident Lawyer, the firm handles cases involving catastrophic injuries from commercial vehicle collisions throughout Georgia. The attorneys at Horst Shewmaker analyze electronic logging device data, conduct accident reconstruction, and retain industry experts to establish liability in complex trucking cases.
The firm operates on a contingency fee structure, collecting attorney fees only upon successful case resolution. This arrangement allows injured parties to pursue litigation against well-funded trucking companies and insurance carriers without upfront legal costs.
Horst Shewmaker, LLC Personal Injury Lawyers maintains offices in Alpharetta and Augusta, Georgia. The firm represents clients in motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death cases, and catastrophic injury claims. The legal team includes Michael W. Horst, Zachary S. Shewmaker, Jarrett L. Miller, and Torrie L. Dale, who collectively bring over 50 years of experience to personal injury litigation. The firm provides initial case evaluations at no charge to assess potential claims and explain applicable legal standards.
###
For more information about Horst Shewmaker, LLC, contact the company here:
Horst Shewmaker, LLC
Zachary S. Shewmaker
6785627714
info@horstshewmaker.com
10745 Westside Way Suite 165, Alpharetta, GA 30009
“@context”: “https://schema.org”,
“@graph”: [
{
“@type”: “LegalService”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/#organization”,
“name”: “Horst Shewmaker”,
“alternateName”: [
“Horst Shewmaker Injury Lawyers”,
“Horst Shewmaker Personal Injury Law Firm”,
“Horst Shewmaker Law Group”,
“Horst Shewmaker Attorneys”,
“Horst Shewmaker Associates”
],
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”,
“identifier”: [
“https://www.google.com/search?q=personal+injury+attorneys=/m/0dn1ct”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=law+firm=/m/03mjyc”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=lawyers=/m/04gc2”
],
“mainEntityOfPage”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”,
“description”: “Horst Shewmaker is a personal injury law firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia, specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and motor vehicle accident cases. With over 30 years of combined experience, our attorneys are dedicated to securing maximum compensation for clients who have suffered due to negligence.”,
“disambiguatingDescription”: “Horst Shewmaker is a distinguished law firm specializing in personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death claims. Our experienced attorneys provide robust legal representation to clients seeking compensation for injuries sustained due to others’ negligence.”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://www.instagram.com/horstshewmaker/”,
“https://www.facebook.com/horstshewmaker/”,
“https://www.linkedin.com/company/horst-shewmaker-llc”,
“https://www.youtube.com/@horstshewmakerinjurylaw1434”
],
“image”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/horst-shewmaker-fi.webp”,
“telephone”: “+1-404-400-1176”,
“openingHours”: “Mo-Su 00:00-24:00”,
“address”: [
{
“@type”: “PostalAddress”,
“streetAddress”: “10745 Westside Way, Suite 165”,
“addressLocality”: “Alpharetta”,
“addressRegion”: “GA”,
“postalCode”: “30009”,
“addressCountry”: “US”,
“telephone”: “+1-404-400-1175”
},
{
“@type”: “PostalAddress”,
“streetAddress”: “930 Stevens Creek Road, Suite 1”,
“addressLocality”: “Augusta”,
“addressRegion”: “GA”,
“postalCode”: “30907”,
“addressCountry”: “US”,
“telephone”: “+1-404-400-1175”
}
],
“paymentAccepted”: “Cash, Credit Card”,
“priceRange”: “$$”,
“knowsAbout”: [
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state)”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpharetta,_Georgia”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_injury_lawyer”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_injury”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premises_liability”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negligence”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punitive_damages”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrongful_death_claim”,
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injury”
],
“slogan”: “Don’t Stress. Call HS!”,
“brand”: {
“@type”: “Brand”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/#brand”,
“name”: “Horst Shewmaker”,
“alternateName”: [
“Horst Shewmaker Injury Lawyers”,
“Horst Shewmaker Personal Injury Law Firm”,
“Horst Shewmaker Law Group”,
“Horst Shewmaker Attorneys”,
“Horst Shewmaker Associates”,
“The Horst Shewmaker Law Firm”,
“Horst Shewmaker Legal”,
“Horst Shewmaker Law Offices”,
“Horst Shewmaker Partners”,
“Horst Shewmaker Law Practice”,
“Horst Shewmaker Personal Injury Attorneys”,
“Horst Shewmaker Legal Experts”,
“Horst Shewmaker Law Professionals”,
“Horst Shewmaker Legal Team”
],
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”,
“identifier”: [
“https://www.google.com/search?q=personal+injury+attorneys=/m/0dn1ct”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=law+firm=/m/03mjyc”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=lawyers=/m/04gc2”
],
“mainEntityOfPage”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”,
“description”: “Horst Shewmaker is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients across Georgia. Specializing in personal injury cases, including car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims, our experienced attorneys strive to secure the maximum compensation for our clients. With a commitment to justice and a track record of successful settlements, Horst Shewmaker is renowned for its client-focused approach, expert legal representation, and comprehensive understanding of personal injury law.”,
“disambiguatingDescription”: “Horst Shewmaker is a distinguished law firm specializing in personal injury law, including car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims. Unlike general practice law firms, we focus exclusively on personal injury cases, providing specialized legal expertise to secure compensation for our clients. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling complex personal injury lawsuits, negotiating settlements, and advocating for clients in court. The firm’s dedication to personal injury law distinguishes it as a premier choice for individuals seeking justice and financial recovery after suffering injuries due to negligence.”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://www.instagram.com/horstshewmaker/”,
“https://www.facebook.com/horstshewmaker/”,
“https://www.linkedin.com/company/horst-shewmaker-llc”,
“https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx1Y6a5vO5X5Z5Z5Z5Z5Z5A”
],
“image”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/horst-shewmaker-fi.webp”,
“logo”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HorstShewmaker_Logo_Blue.png”
},
“logo”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HorstShewmaker_Logo_Blue.png”,
“contactPoint”: {
“@type”: “ContactPoint”,
“telephone”: “+1-404-400-1175”,
“contactType”: “Customer Service”
},
“areaServed”: [
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Alpharetta”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Atlanta”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Roswell”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Marietta”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Johns Creek”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Cumming”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Duluth”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Suwanee”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Gainesville”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
},
{
“@type”: “City”,
“name”: “Augusta”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”
}
],
“founder”: [
{
“@type”: “Person”,
“name”: “Zachary Shewmaker”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/zachary-s-shewmaker/#zachary-s-shewmaker”,
“alternateName”: “Zachary Shewmaker, Personal Injury Attorney”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/zachary-s-shewmaker/”,
“image”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ZSS-attorneys.webp”,
“telephone”: “+1-404-400-1176”,
“jobTitle”: “Co-Founder Attorney”,
“description”: “Zach has been practicing law since 2006. He earned a Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law, then he joined a law firm in Buckhead.”,
“disambiguatingDescription”: “Zach spent his first seven years practicing law as a defense attorney representing truck drivers, trucking companies, and insurance companies in complex catastrophic injury cases.”,
“knowsAbout”: [
“Personal Injury Law”,
“Car Accidents”,
“Wrongful Death”,
“Premises Liability”,
“Insurance Claims”,
“Settlement Negotiations”,
“Trial Litigation”
],
“alumniOf”: [
{
“@type”: “CollegeOrUniversity”,
“name”: “University of Georgia School of Law”,
“location”: “Athens, Georgia”
}
],
“memberOf”: [
{
“@type”: “Organization”,
“name”: “State Bar of Georgia”
},
{
“@type”: “Organization”,
“name”: “Georgia Trial Lawyers Association”
}
]
},
{
“@type”: “Person”,
“name”: “Corey Horst”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/michael-w-horst/#michael-w-horst”,
“alternateName”: “Michael Horst, Personal Injury Attorney”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/michael-w-horst/”,
“image”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MWH-attorneys.webp”,
“telephone”: “+1-404-400-1176”,
“jobTitle”: “Co-Founder Attorney”,
“description”: “Michael has been practicing law since 2001. For more than 14 years, Michael’s practice focused on representing companies and insurers in personal injury actions.”,
“disambiguatingDescription”: “His specialty was defending truck drivers, motor carriers, and their insurers. Michael enjoyed the legal work but the cases’ results often left him empty and unfulfilled.”,
“knowsAbout”: [
“Personal Injury Law”,
“Catastrophic Injuries”,
“Wrongful Death”,
“Motor Vehicle Accidents”,
“Insurance Disputes”,
“Trial Advocacy”,
“Client Advocacy”
],
“alumniOf”: [
{
“@type”: “CollegeOrUniversity”,
“name”: “Wake Forest University School of Law”,
“location”: “Winston-Salem, North Carolina”
}
],
“memberOf”: [
{
“@type”: “Organization”,
“name”: “State Bar of Georgia”
},
{
“@type”: “Organization”,
“name”: “Georgia Trial Lawyers Association”
}
]
}
],
“hasOfferCatalog”: {
“@type”: “OfferCatalog”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/#services”,
“name”: “Personal Injury and Accident Services Catalog”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”,
“itemListElement”: [
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/car-accidents/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/car-accidents/”,
“name”: “Car Accidents”,
“description”: “Horst Shewmaker provides experienced representation for victims of car accidents, fighting for full compensation for injuries, damages, and losses caused by negligent drivers.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/truck-accidents/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/truck-accidents/”,
“name”: “Truck Accidents”,
“description”: “Our attorneys handle complex truck accident cases, holding trucking companies and drivers accountable for serious injuries and wrongful death caused by negligent or reckless driving.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/motorcycle-accidents/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/motorcycle-accidents/”,
“name”: “Motorcycle Accidents”,
“description”: “Horst Shewmaker offers skilled legal representation for motorcyclists injured in collisions, working to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term injuries.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/pedestrian-accidents/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/pedestrian-accidents/”,
“name”: “Pedestrian Accidents”,
“description”: “Our attorneys represent pedestrians seriously injured due to driver negligence, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve for their pain, suffering, and financial losses.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/wrongful-death/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/wrongful-death/”,
“name”: “Wrongful Death”,
“description”: “Horst Shewmaker offers compassionate representation for families pursuing wrongful death claims, helping them seek justice and financial compensation for the loss of a loved one.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/premises-liability/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/premises-liability/”,
“name”: “Premises Liability”,
“description”: “Our team handles cases involving unsafe properties, including slip and fall accidents, ensuring that negligent property owners are held accountable for injuries on their premises.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/traumatic-brain-injury/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/traumatic-brain-injury/”,
“name”: “Traumatic Brain Injury”,
“description”: “Horst Shewmaker fights for victims of traumatic brain injuries caused by accidents, advocating for maximum compensation to cover medical care, rehabilitation, and lifelong support.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/spinal-cord-injury/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/spinal-cord-injury/”,
“name”: “Spinal Cord Injuries”,
“description”: “We represent clients suffering from life-altering spinal cord injuries, working to secure compensation for long-term care, medical expenses, and loss of quality of life.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/dog-bites/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/dog-bites/”,
“name”: “Dog Bites”,
“description”: “Horst Shewmaker provides legal support to victims of dog bites and animal attacks, helping them pursue compensation for physical and emotional trauma.”
}
},
{
“@type”: “Offer”,
“itemOffered”: {
“@type”: “Service”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/nursing-home-abuse/#service”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/practice-areas/nursing-home-abuse/”,
“name”: “Nursing Home Abuse”,
“description”: “We advocate for elderly victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, holding facilities accountable for mistreatment and seeking justice for vulnerable individuals.”
}
}
]
}
},
{
“@type”: “WebSite”,
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/#website”,
“name”: “horstshewmaker.com”,
“alternateName”: “Trusted Georgia Personal Injury Law Firm | Horst Shewmaker”,
“url”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/”,
“about”: [
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “personal injury”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_injury”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=personal+injury=/m/07c10”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “lawyer”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=lawyer=/m/04gc2”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “personal injury lawyers”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_injury_lawyer”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=personal+injury+lawyers=/m/0dn1ct”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “attorney”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyer”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=attorney=/m/04gc2”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “law firm”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_firm”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=law+firm=/m/03mjyc”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “wrongful death”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrongful_death_claim”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=wrongful+death=/m/01hs0_”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “compensation”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damages”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=compensation=/m/028gm”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “georgia”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state)”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=georgia=/m/02h7h”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “accident lawyer”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_injury_lawyer”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=accident+lawyer=/m/0dn1ct”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “law”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=law=/m/04gb7”
]
}
],
“mentions”: [
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “legal liability”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_liability”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=legal+liability=/m/06wc7mw”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “punitive damages”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punitive_damages”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=punitive+damages=/m/0cpql”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “damages”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damages”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=damages=/m/028gm”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “insurance”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=insurance=/m/03xks”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “negligence”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negligence”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=negligence=/m/05csg”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “civil law”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_law_(common_law)”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=civil+law=/m/0178m8”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “torts”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tort”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=torts=/m/07c10”
]
},
{
“@type”: “Thing”,
“name”: “personal injury claim”,
“sameAs”: [
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_injury”,
“https://www.google.com/search?q=personal+injury+claim=/m/07c10”
]
}
],
“keywords”: “personal injury, accident lawyer, wrongful death, injury attorney, law firm, attorney, lawyers, compensation, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, insurance disputes, premises liability, brain injury, spinal cord injury, dog bites, Georgia law,”,
“hasPart”: [
{
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/contact/#contact”
},
{
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/about/#about”
},
{
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/blog/#blog”
},
{
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/faq/#faq”
},
{
“@id”: “https://horstshewmaker.com/testimonials/#testimonials”
}
]
}
]
}
Media gallery

