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Lawsuits following truck accidents can be very complex.  There are numerous potential factors that may have contributed to the accident and numerous different parties who may be at fault.  These cases often make use of accident reconstruction and accident experts to determine fault and a lot of complicated terms are used that accident victims may …

Gwinnett County Accident Attorney Shane Smith Discusses Latest Efforts to Reduce Truck Accidents Nationwide Statistics just released in October of 2012 paint a bleak picture for truck accidents becoming fewer and fewer. There were approximately 276,000 large trucks involved in collisions that took the lives of over 3,600 people and injured at least 80,000 innocent …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets out numerous regulations and rules in order to prevent truck accidents and serious injury to motorists. Both truck drivers and trucking companies must follow these rules or face sanctions by the FMCSA. In addition, trucking companies have a duty to ensure their drivers are in compliance, and …

A Locust Grove woman became the victim of a fatal Georgia car wreck when her car collided with a tractor-trailer. The crash happened on Thursday, December 23 just before 6 a.m. on Georgia state highway 155 at Hunters Chase in Henry County.  Twenty-six-year-old Crystal Clark was driving to work when a tractor-trailer made a U-turn and her vehicle …

Texting or talking on a cell phone is dangerous for all drivers.  Research shows that texting while driving makes it over 23 times more likely that a driver will deviate from their lane, be in a near-accident, or cause an actual accident.  Because large commercial trucks have the tendency to cause much more severe accidents …

In recent years, Americans have become more and more aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Laws have been passed banning talking on cell phones or texting while driving, but electronic devices are still a major cause of Atlanta car wrecks—and the drivers at fault may surprise you. Distracted driving is not just causing everyday …

According to data compiled by the United States government, over 100,000 people are hurt in accidents involving large trucks every year. While these accidents can occur in a variety of ways, among the most dangerous are truck override accidents. Override accidents happen when a truck drives over another vehicle or object. These accidents have the …

The federal government has recently published data indicating that over 100,000 people are injured in accidents involving large trucks each year.  These accidents have the potential to cause serious body injury as well as significant property damage, and could cost victims millions of dollars of losses. Commercial truck accidents are generally more complicated than accidents …

Commercial truck accidents are inherently dangerous on the roads due to their large size and ability to cause substantial damage and injury in the event of an accident. If a truck driver loses control of his big rig, it could result in collisions involving multiple passenger vehicles and potentially injuring multiple motorists. There are many …

Have you ever wondered what attracts someone to become a truck driver? You may be surprised to learn that this profession is generally chosen not because truckers like driving or are good at driving. In fact, people often turn to this line of work because they need money to support their families—ultimately finding themselves stuck …

Peachtree city is a Georgia community in which semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are an everyday sight. Semi-trucks have a much higher center of gravity than other vehicles, increasing the risk of rollover accidents. Rollover accidents occur when a truck rolls over onto its side or even becomes inverted, coming to rest upside down. …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict regulations regarding the health of commercial truck drivers. Specifically, truck drivers must undergo regular medical evaluations in order to identify any potentially serious health risks. Truck drivers who have certain medical conditions are not eligible for a commercial driver’s license, as adverse health events behind the …