Blog: Truck Accident - Page 11

Tanker trucks are a specific type of large commercial vehicle that is designed to haul liquids or gases from place to place on our highways and interstates. While generally safe, they are capable of causing serious injury and widespread damage when they are involved in accidents.  They can transport materials as disparate as milk, water, …

Tanker trucks are the long, cylindrical commercial vehicles that you have likely seen on the highways across the state of Georgia and the United States. Tanker trucks most often carry liquid cargo, such as gasoline or liquid nitrogen. Some tankers may carry pressurized gaseous cargo. No matter what type of cargo a tanker truck is …

Truck driving is a lonely profession.  Many truck drivers suffer from depression, or try to self-medicate with drugs and/or alcohol.  Other truck drivers may use drugs to combat fatigue during long hours on the road.  Though random drug and alcohol testing of drivers is mandatory for trucking companies, not all offenders are caught in the …

Following a truck accident, seeking necessary medical attention should always be your top priority.  However, if you are able to remain at the scene, you should always make sure to give your full version of events to any reporting police officers so they can put it in their report.  Furthermore, once you receive the report, …

Following a truck accident, the exact cause of the incident may not be readily identifiable. For example, if a truck driver was illegally texting and driving, he likely will not admit to this because he may be disciplined or suspended by the trucking company. Additionally, if a truck rolls over because of imbalanced cargo, the …

Truck accidents affect thousands of people every year, and can cause serious injury and may even be fatal. Semi-trucks have the capacity to cause catastrophic accidents, largely due to their enormous mass and size. Because of the inherent dangers that tractor-trailers can pose to other vehicles, the industry is highly regulated by state and federal …

Truck drivers have to cover long distances to make deliveries on a regular basis.  Often, the truck drivers want to get to their destinations faster to fit in more deliveries in a shorter period of time in order to make more money.  When drivers stay on the road too long without enough rest or sleep, …

Delivery trucks distribute thousands of packages to homes and businesses in Coweta County every single day. Because of their need for cargo capacity, delivery trucks are big and boxy, and they are more difficult to maneuver around city streets than regular cars. Delivery truck driving requires specialized skills and a special driver’s license, called a …

Large commercial semi-trucks are an inevitable part of the freeway experience, as these trucks are necessary to transport literal tons of consumer goods and materials across the country. Because of their large size and cargo capacity, semi-trucks often weigh up to 30 times more than regular passenger vehicles and, therefore, often cause serious damage and …

Truck accidents injure hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States, according to data published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). When a truck accident happens due to negligence on the part of the driver or trucking company, injured victims may likely be able to receive compensation for all of …

According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 100,000 people are injured in accidents involving large trucks every year.  Semis and other large trucks are often several times the size and weight of other vehicles on the road, and as a result, require specialized equipment to safely operate. One …

Utility trucks are often referred to as bucket trucks, because they have a boom with a bucket or “cherry-picker” attached.  Telephone, cable, and electric companies often use these trucks to get their employees high into the air to service wires.  Bucket trucks are also used to access the sides of tall buildings, signs, and high …