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According to the 2008 CASI Report provided by the Department of Transportation, more than half of the fatalities relating to truck accidents occurred in head-on collisions. No matter what the reason behind the cause of the accident that you have been the victim of, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you have sustained. You should …

Best friends, Evan Escoe and Samuel Hart are dead after a Georgia tractor-trailer accident on U.S. Highway 411. The accident occurred on Friday, .  The ten-year-old boys had made plans to go swimming at Sandy Creek Park in Athens and then camp out in Samuel’s backyard.  But their plans and lives came to an end when a semi-truck …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets out numerous rules that regulate the commercial trucking industry. These regulations are meant to keep truck drivers and all other motorists on the road safe from accidents and injuries. Like any other law, these regulations may change from time to time, and these changes are very important …

Promptly initiating a thorough investigation after a truck accident can be instrumental in the success of a case or claim. An experienced Clayton County truck accident attorney can preserve the essential evidence for truck accident victims. Frequently, evidence contained in Event Data Recorders (EDRs) can be compared to driver-supplied logs to verify key information following an accident. …

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Georgia’s Driving Under the …

Routine truck maintenance is mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. This includes properly securing loads prior to transit. Improperly loaded freight can result in truck rollover accidents and spilled cargo. The FMCSA regulations clearly establish guidelines for trucking companies to avoid load-shift problems. However, if such a shift does occur and it …

Truck Accident Attorney Shane Smith Discuss Some Frightening Statistics about Truck Accidents Since trucks are much bigger vehicles on the road, they are inherently more dangerous vehicles and pose a greater threat to motor vehicle operators on the road. There are some frightening statistics that passenger vehicle operators should know about truck accidents in North …

Truck accidents are a significant public health issue in the United States, causing thousands of injuries each year. Semi-trucks often weigh several times as much as passenger vehicles, and are capable of causing catastrophic damage when they are involved in collisions. When tractor-trailer accidents are the result of someone else’s negligence, victims may be able …

According to the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Analysis Division, 31 percent of large truck accidents in 2009 were caused by truck driver-related factors including speeding, distracted driving and failing to maintain the proper lane. If you are the victim of a truck accident it is important to have an experienced truck accident …

Truck accidents have the potential to cause serious injury and may even be fatal to the people involved. While trucks tend to be involved in fewer accidents per mile traveled than passenger vehicles, their size and weight make them particularly dangerous to other drivers. When these trucks are carrying hazardous materials, this risk can be …

An Atlanta trucking accident can be much more dangerous and have more serious outcomes than being hurt in a car accident with smaller vehicles. You could suffer from internal bleeding and other major injuries that require extensive medical care and recovery time. If you were injured by a careless truck driver, you could be eligible to receive compensation, and you …

Accidents involving large commercial trucks can cause extensive damage and devastating injuries. Victims of truck accidents often suffer more than just physical damage, but also significant financial damage. Not only can medical bills and lost wages put a serious strain on a person’s finances, but some permanent disabilities may cause permanent hardship due to an …