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Adverse weather makes driving more dangerous for everyone on the road, but the danger multiplies for large semi-trucks. A fully loaded trailer needs far more distance to stop, and a small driving error in rain or fog can quickly become catastrophic. Weather does not just affect how a truck handles, brakes, or steers. It also …

Truck accidents occur regularly on our nation’s highways, often resulting in serious injury and property damage. Truck accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, and when negligence is involved, victims can recover through a Georgia personal injury lawsuit. Many parties may be liable in a truck accident injury, including the truck driver, the truck …

After six years of steady declines the number of traffic fatalities increased in the first nine months of 2012. A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 25,580 people died in auto accidents from January through September compared to 23,884 during the same period in 2011. Consulting a Clayton County attorney …

If you receive injuries in any type of motor vehicle accident, you should always consult with an experienced accident lawyer to discuss a possible legal claim. While any type of car accident case may have unique circumstances and complexities, cases involving large commercial trucks may often be the most challenging type of personal injury case. …

In order to operate a commercial vehicle, there are qualifications that drivers must meet. To learn how this could impact your case and trucking liability, contact accident lawyers in Atlanta today. Physical Qualifications That Must Be Met The following are some of the physical qualifications that must be met for an individual to perform the duties of …

After most truck accidents, victims may want to take some of the following steps: Seek emergency medical attention if necessary. If emergency personnel believe that you should be transported from the scene in an ambulance, do not fight it. Your physical health should be your first priority and many truck accident victims suffer devastating injuries. …

Injured in a truck accident? A trucking accident lawyer in Atlanta can help determine who may be held liable for the injuries you sustained.  While in a lot of cases it is the driver who is responsible for a commercial truck accident, there may be others who are also at fault. For instance, if there is a …

Tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles can be seen hauling goods and other materials every day throughout the state of Georgia. While the majority of tractor-trailer trips occur without issue, occasionally these vehicles are involved in extremely serious accidents that can leave victims with catastrophic injuries that can affect them for years. When these accidents …