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Tanker trucks are a specific type of large commercial vehicle that is designed to haul liquids or gases from place to place on our highways and interstates. While generally safe, they are capable of causing serious injury and widespread damage when they are involved in accidents.  They can transport materials as disparate as milk, water, …

Tanker trucks are the long, cylindrical commercial vehicles that you have likely seen on the highways across the state of Georgia and the United States. Tanker trucks most often carry liquid cargo, such as gasoline or liquid nitrogen. Some tankers may carry pressurized gaseous cargo. No matter what type of cargo a tanker truck is …

Truck driving is a lonely profession.  Many truck drivers suffer from depression, or try to self-medicate with drugs and/or alcohol.  Other truck drivers may use drugs to combat fatigue during long hours on the road.  Though random drug and alcohol testing of drivers is mandatory for trucking companies, not all offenders are caught in the …

Following a truck accident, seeking necessary medical attention should always be your top priority.  However, if you are able to remain at the scene, you should always make sure to give your full version of events to any reporting police officers so they can put it in their report.  Furthermore, once you receive the report, …

Following a truck accident, the exact cause of the incident may not be readily identifiable. For example, if a truck driver was illegally texting and driving, he likely will not admit to this because he may be disciplined or suspended by the trucking company. Additionally, if a truck rolls over because of imbalanced cargo, the …

Truck accidents affect thousands of people every year, and can cause serious injury and may even be fatal. Semi-trucks have the capacity to cause catastrophic accidents, largely due to their enormous mass and size. Because of the inherent dangers that tractor-trailers can pose to other vehicles, the industry is highly regulated by state and federal …

Semis and other large trucks are capable of causing significant damage and serious injury when they are involved in collisions. As a result, the people who drive these vehicles are required to undergo specialized training and obtain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Commercial truck drivers are also subject to stricter standards when it comes to the …

Truck drivers have to cover long distances to make deliveries on a regular basis.  Often, the truck drivers want to get to their destinations faster to fit in more deliveries in a shorter period of time in order to make more money.  When drivers stay on the road too long without enough rest or sleep, …

Truck drivers travel our nation’s highways for hours after hours of long shifts, day after day.  Drivers often do not stop as much as they should for rest, so it should be no surprise that driver fatigue is a main reason for truck accidents.  Suspecting driver fatigue is one thing, but proving it in a …

Delivery trucks distribute thousands of packages to homes and businesses in Coweta County every single day. Because of their need for cargo capacity, delivery trucks are big and boxy, and they are more difficult to maneuver around city streets than regular cars. Delivery truck driving requires specialized skills and a special driver’s license, called a …

Truck accidents are responsible for a significant number of injuries in the United States each year, many of which are the result of preventable accidents. In fact, in excess of 100,000 individuals were injured in accidents involving large trucks in 2012 alone. Rear underride accidents are a particularly dangerous type of semi-truck accident as they …

Large commercial semi-trucks are an inevitable part of the freeway experience, as these trucks are necessary to transport literal tons of consumer goods and materials across the country. Because of their large size and cargo capacity, semi-trucks often weigh up to 30 times more than regular passenger vehicles and, therefore, often cause serious damage and …