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Semi-trucks are inherently dangerous vehicles, often traveling in close proximity with other and significantly smaller passenger vehicles. When commercial trucks are involved in accidents, the injuries that victims can sustain can be serious and result in long-term medical complications. This is particularly true when trucks carrying hazardous materials are involved in accidents. Also known as …

Commercial trucks are any type of large truck that carries goods or passengers for profit. As you may be aware, there are many different types of commercial trucks on American interstates. Semi-trucks, tractor trailers, box trucks, delivery trucks, and tanker trucks are all examples of commercial vehicles that deliver goods across the country. Some of …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all individuals looking to get a commercial driver’s license undergo a medical evaluation and provide necessary verification of their health. The FMCSA has health regulations because it does not want truck drivers to suddenly fall ill or suffer some sort of episode while behind the wheel …

According to the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Analysis Division, 31 percent of large truck accidents in 2009 were caused by truck driver-related factors including speeding, distracted driving and failing to maintain the proper lane. If you are the victim of a truck accident it is important to have an experienced truck accident …

If you were involved in a truck accident, you’ve likely had to pay steep vehicle repair bills, endure costly medical treatments and spend time away from work. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistake. Consider filing a claim against the negligent driver or their employer; it could help you to recoup some or …

Truck drivers are only human.  They make mistakes and poor decisions just like anyone else.  However, when truck drivers make errors, they are often behind the wheel of giant vehicles that may weigh up to 80,000 pounds and driving at speeds up to 55 miles per hour or more.  Therefore, truck driver errors are often …

CB radios serve many purposes for truck drivers and have done so for a several decades. CB radios are not only a way to talk to other drivers to discuss the occupants of passing cars or tell crude jokes, but CB radios also allow truck drivers to warn drivers behind them that they will soon …

The risk of severe or fatal injuries from an accident increases when a semi-truck is involved. This is especially true in certain circumstances such as inclement weather or when a truck travels at a high rate of speed. If you were the victim of a truck accident inGeorgia, an attorney can help determine if you are …

Have you been in a Newnan truck accident on Interstate 85? There are many reasons why Georgia truck accidents occur, such as brake failure or other mechanical failures. In fact, about 30 percent of all commercial truck accidents involve brake failure, according to a Department of Transportation study. When truck brakes lock up or stop …

Being involved in an accident with a large commercial truck can be a terrifying experience.  Many victims are injured and shell-shocked and do not know what to do.  They do not think ahead to a possible court case, but instead worry about what is happening at that moment only.  Unfortunately, if you were not at …

Any type of auto accident can ruin your day; however, a crash with a large semi truck may not only ruin your day but cause you serious injuries. In addition to dealing with the damage done to your vehicle and the inconvenience of missing work or a critical appointment, you also have to deal with …

After an Atlanta trucking accident, you need not only a lawyer, you need a semi accident lawyer who can educate you on the key differences between a truck accident and a traditional passenger vehicle accident. Issues to consider include:  Liability – determining the parties responsible for the crash is not as simple as figuring out who the driver is. In …