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A drunk driver that causes a truck accident can cause many serious injuries, especially if your head suffers the brunt of the impact. What you may not know is that seizures can develop over time because of a serious head injury. That is why it is imperative to seek medical treatment after a serious accident and …

Consult a Columbus truck accident attorney can do a lot for your claim linked to truck driver negligence. He or she may gather evidence that helps establish the cause of the accident and who may be responsible, and is often helpful in obtaining a fair settlement from the insurance company.The lawyer may also work with experts when …

Trucks have the potential to cause serious injuries when they are involved in accidents. Trucks are generally larger and weigh more than passenger vehicles, meaning that they often cause significant damage in the event of a collision. This is particularly true for delivery trucks, which are often seen on both highways and our local roads. …

Truck accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern life. Even under the best of circumstances, semi-trucks will continue to be involved in accidents with other vehicles. When trucks collide with other vehicles that are smaller and weigh much less, the damage can be severe. These accidents have the potential to cause serious injury to the …

Forms of Truck Accident Evidence  Peachtree City truck accident lawyers can even help obtain evidence from government agencies. Government agencies may also have crucial truck accident evidence that can be used in your case. After a truck accident, it is required that a truck inspector assess the truck and trailer before it leaves the scene. The …

Georgia accidents involving trucks are often caused by the truck in some way. Sometimes it is the truck driver’s negligence for overcompensating while driving or being distracted. Other times it is the truck’s owner who fails to properly maintain the vehicle. If you are the victim of a truck accident it is important to have …

Seeking Future Lost Wages in an Injury Claim You may have been out of work for weeks by the time you bring your injury claim to an Atlanta trucking accident lawyer. These are weeks where lost wages have accumulated, so it’s fairly simple to add them up and come to a value for your current losses.One thing that your Atlanta car …

You may have heard how difficult it can be dealing with a trucking company and their insurance company following an accident involving a large semi truck. Not only are you in pain and suffering from an injury that you sustained in the crash, but now you are worried about interacting with the other side. You …

If you are involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, you likely suffered serious injuries that required significant medical treatment. You may be overwhelmed by extensive medical bills on top of losing income if you missed work during your recovery. The last thing you need is another financial worry, in fact, you are …

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 …