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18-wheelers are responsible for transporting essential cargo millions of miles each year, and serve and essential function in our national economy.  Unfortunately, like any other piece of heave machinery, they also pose an inherent risk of injury to others on the road. According to data collected by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), side impact …

Many types of evidence may be used in a Peachtree City truck accident case nowadays. A lawyer can help sort through which may be appropriate for your case after evaluating the circumstances surrounding it.   Many devices are installed directly into the truck and monitor the driver’s every move. The driver’s patterns of movement, including speeding and braking, are key …

Recently a Georgia man died when his vehicle slid under an 18-wheeler that refused to yield at a Gwinnett County intersection. This type of accident occurs because of the height difference between cars and trucks. Underride and override semi-truck accidents are some the deadliest accidents on Georgia highways. Underride Truck Accidents An underride semi-truck accident occurs when a …

Many drivers discuss defensive versus aggressive driving. While many drivers believe that being proactive and not afraid on the roads is a positive trait, some drivers take the idea too far. When certain drivers become impatient with other drivers, traffic, or traffic signals, they become highly aggressive drivers and engage in dangerous behaviors that often …

Many people choose to rent moving trucks in order to make their moving process go more quickly and smoothly.  However, many people who rent these large moving trucks do not have the proper training to drive a vehicle of that size and weight.  This increases the chances of accidents and injuries to the occupants of …

Commercial truck drivers must meet certain medical requirements in order to receive and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).  They must have a medical evaluation and certification that they are free of certain physical and mental disorders and conditions.  These include heart conditions, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, epilepsy, orthopedic conditions, psychiatric disorders, mental illness, …

A devastating tractor-trailer accident in Waycross left RC injured and in need of extensive medical care. The accident took place on , at GA 38 and Hacklebarney Rd in the city of Blackshear, Pierce County. RC’s vehicle was struck from the front when a Kenworth T600A rear-ended another vehicle, causing a chain reaction crash. The …

The large tractor-trailers that drive Georgia’s roadways sometimes do not get to their destinations safely as they are involved in wrecks along the way. When large trucks are involved in traffic accidents, smaller vehicles sometimes are not able to escape their pathway and end up being involved in the crash. When occupants in passenger cars …

The majority of accidents involving large trucks happen on the highways, because trucks spend most of their time traveling the highways.  However, one type of truck accident that not many people think of but is more common than you would think is garbage truck accidents.  Unlike most interstate semis and tractor-trailers, garbage trucks spend most …

Trucking companies and truck drivers are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to have regular inspections and maintenance performed on their vehicles. Despite this, over 5,000 people are killed each year in truck accidents involving tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers. An experienced Clayton County truck accident lawyer can help truck accident victims. A joint study …

Large commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers can often weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and travel at speed of upwards of 70 miles per hour. With so much inertia, semis require sophisticated braking systems in order to operate safely. When these systems fail, catastrophic accidents can result. There is no valid reason that a semi-truck’s …

Georgia Truck Accident Attorney Shane Smith Talks About Trucking Accidents in the Logging Industry The logging industry is essential to America’s economy and conducting business globally. Transporting logs that are destined for the wood mill and used to build structures, fences and related uses can be very dangerous with a driver that is not adequately …