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A truck driver has state and federal regulations he or she must abide by concerning the number of hours he or she can drive a tractor-trailer consecutively. Disobeying these regulations can lead to a serious truck accident. There are many reasons why serious truck accidents occur.   Falling Asleep at the Wheel  When a truck driver drives …

If you are an adult who regularly drives a car, there is a good chance that you have driven in poor weather such as rain or snow. As a result, you understand that poor weather can negatively affect vehicle performance and visibility conditions. The professional drivers who operate semi-trucks and their vehicles are no exception …

After a car accident with a truck, if you were injured you may be entitled to compensation. Your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and more could be addressed through a claim. Contact an Atlanta trucking accident attorney for help.Here are 6 things you should do after a car accident involving a truck, aside …

Tractor-trailer drivers are increasingly likely to cause an accident when they violate traffic laws such as running red lights or following too closely. Drivers near large trucks have a greater risk of being injured in an accident because of the disparity in heights and weights of a passenger vehicle compared to a truck. As a …

Every year, people are injured in accidents involving large commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks. Because of these vehicles’ size and weight, the people who drive them often have a difficult time seeing the areas directly behind and to the side of their vehicles. Consequently, semi-trucks pose a significant risk of being involved in accidents in …

Federal law caps how long a trucker can stay behind the wheel. Truck driver hours of service rules exist because fatigue kills. When a carrier pushes a driver past those limits, the wreck that follows is no accident in any meaningful sense. Below, we explain what the rules require today and why a violation changes …

A man is dead after an underride collision with a semi-truck in Gwinnett County. The accident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, November 23rd on University Parkway at Hurricane Trail in Dacula. Fifty-two-year-old Mark Johnson of Roswell was driving his BMW X3 west on University Parkway when a tractor-trailer heading east turned left in front of him.  …

Trucking companies and truck drivers are subject to complicated federal and state laws and regulations. An experienced Clayton County truck accident attorney can evaluate how the laws apply to a victim’s case. The Law Office of Shane Smith can help preserve essential evidence and help victims receive compensation from the truck driver, the trucking company …

One the many injuries that can be sustained during an Atlanta trucking accident is internal bleeding. This is also very commonly seen in people who are hurt in a car accident. If you suffer from internal bleeding after any type of auto accident, call a car accident lawyer in Atlanta to see if you qualify to file a claim for …

When you are involved in a truck accident, you are more likely to sustain serious, disabling, or life-threatening injuries. A motor vehicle is simply no match for the size and weight of a commercial vehicle.  Because this type of case can be much more complicated than your average car accident, you will want to secure …

Injured by a big rig? Contact a Peachtree City truck accident attorney to learn if you have the right to file a claim. The following are some car safety tips that could help avoid a truck accident: don’t cut off a semi (even if you are at risk of missing a turn or exit); avoid driving …

Truck drivers are notorious for being unsafe drivers. To be fair, truckers are often viewed in this light because the public is intimidated by the size of large semi-trucks. Additionally, motorists are more likely to notice when a tractor-trailer is weaving in and out of its lane over a smaller automobile due to the trucks’ …