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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 …

Have an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Help Find the Right Types of Evidence One of the main reasons an injury claim may be denied or only result in a low settlement offer is the lack of evidence. You should never ignore any types of evidence you can possibly collect to prove negligence, injuries or your losses …

One of the most serious injuries you can encounter after an Atlanta trucking accident is internal bleeding. This is a very common and dangerous ailment that may result from being hurt in a car accident. If this has happened to you, contact a car accident lawyer in Atlanta today to find out what your options for compensation are. Internal Bleeding …

Like other vehicles, large trucks such as semis or tanker trucks occasionally have to pull over to the side of the road due to mechanical problems or driver issues. These vehicles take up much more space than passenger vehicles do, and as such present a greater risk to motorists who are passing by at speeds …

Approximately 5,000 people in the United States die in large truck accidents each and every year.  Though agencies such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have implemented strict laws for truck driver safety, accidents continue to happen.  Some of these accidents are due to truck driver error, some due to improper truck maintenance or …