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The trucker’s log book can play a vital role in determining fault. Although a truck driver accident can stem from a variety of circumstances, one of the things a logbook may be able to show is if fatigue was a factor.  These types of cases can get pretty complicated, so speak with the Shane Smith Law in …

The truck driver qualification file may be used as evidence to determine trucking liability. It is usually a good idea to consult accident attorneys in Atlanta first to learn how you should proceed with this type of case. One can never assume that just because an individual is behind the wheel of a big rig, …

Many rural communities rely on large trucks to deliver goods to stock the shelves of their stores and shops.  This means that many large commercial trucks regularly travel for miles on rural highways, instead of on the interstates.  Rural roads pose many more risks and dangers of accidents than interstate highways and accidents are very …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports an increase in all traffic accidents on and around holidays.  Some of the most dangerous days of the year on the roads were New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  Truck accidents are no different, as they also tend to spike during …

Truck accidents can be devastating in any location. However, such accidents involving huge semis or tractor-trailers can be particularly catastrophic when they occur in an active construction zone. Construction zones have many obstacles and particular care must be taken when passing through, especially by commercial truck drivers. If a truck driver negligently causes an accident …

Semi-truck accidents injure thousands of Georgians each year and sometimes leave victims with long-lasting injuries.  Because they are usually several times the size and weight of other vehicles on the road, semis are capable of crushing other cars when collisions occur. Because of the risk these vehicles pose to others sharing the road with them, …

Large commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are several times the size of other passenger vehicles on the roads and highways.  As you can imagine, if a truck driver cannot stop or control a commercial truck, the truck can potentially take out any vehicles in its path and the resulting damage and injuries …

Many different kinds of commercial trucks travel America’s roads and highways every single day.  Many motorists do not know how to differentiate the types of trucks and their respective dangers from one another.  For instance, different types of cargo require different types of trailers.  A truck carrying fuel or chemicals requires a trailer called a …

Because of the risks that come with driving a large commercial truck, drivers are required by law to pass certain tests and hold a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) before ever getting behind the wheel. In order to initially receive a CDL, a driver must attend extensive training courses and undergo examinations to test truck …

Did a semi-truck t-bone your vehicle or plow into your car head-on? If you were lucky enough to survive the crash, you may well have suffered serious chest trauma due to the tremendous force of the collision. When blunt force or pressure to the chest takes places, a sternum fracture can occur. The sternum, also …

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous for any driver, however driving while drunk or high is especially dangerous for commercial truck drivers.  When a truck driver gets behind the wheel of a large, heavy commercial truck after using drugs or drinking alcohol, he can cause serious damage and injury to motorists …

While most people are aware of the dangers drunken driving presents, some people, including many commercial truck drivers, are in denial about the dangers of drowsy driving. However, as many studies have found, when truckers drive sleepy, it impairs their ability to drive safely—similar to levels of having a BAC of .08. Even a second …