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Truck accidents injure hundreds of thousands of people every year in the United States, according to data published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). When a truck accident happens due to negligence on the part of the driver or trucking company, injured victims may likely be able to receive compensation for all of …

Tractor trailers are an essential part of the nation’s economy, hauling millions of pounds of freight from place to place each day. As important as semi-trucks are, they are also responsible for thousands of serious injuries each year. Fortunately for victims, people who are injured in Georgia trucking accidents may be able to recover by …

Trucking companies are responsible for the safety of their fleet and operations, which includes ensuring that their drivers are qualified to drive. Semi-trucks can weigh 80,000 pounds and travel at speeds of 70 miles-per-hour, or more, making them extremely destructive in the event of a collision. As a result of these inherent dangers, both state …

According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 100,000 people are injured in accidents involving large trucks every year.  Semis and other large trucks are often several times the size and weight of other vehicles on the road, and as a result, require specialized equipment to safely operate. One …

Utility trucks are often referred to as bucket trucks, because they have a boom with a bucket or “cherry-picker” attached.  Telephone, cable, and electric companies often use these trucks to get their employees high into the air to service wires.  Bucket trucks are also used to access the sides of tall buildings, signs, and high …

The trucker’s log book can play a vital role in determining fault. Although a truck driver accident can stem from a variety of circumstances, one of the things a logbook may be able to show is if fatigue was a factor.  These types of cases can get pretty complicated, so speak with the Shane Smith Law in …

The truck driver qualification file may be used as evidence to determine trucking liability. It is usually a good idea to consult accident attorneys in Atlanta first to learn how you should proceed with this type of case. One can never assume that just because an individual is behind the wheel of a big rig, …

Many rural communities rely on large trucks to deliver goods to stock the shelves of their stores and shops.  This means that many large commercial trucks regularly travel for miles on rural highways, instead of on the interstates.  Rural roads pose many more risks and dangers of accidents than interstate highways and accidents are very …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports an increase in all traffic accidents on and around holidays.  Some of the most dangerous days of the year on the roads were New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  Truck accidents are no different, as they also tend to spike during …

Truck accidents can be devastating in any location. However, such accidents involving huge semis or tractor-trailers can be particularly catastrophic when they occur in an active construction zone. Construction zones have many obstacles and particular care must be taken when passing through, especially by commercial truck drivers. If a truck driver negligently causes an accident …

Semi-truck accidents injure thousands of Georgians each year and sometimes leave victims with long-lasting injuries.  Because they are usually several times the size and weight of other vehicles on the road, semis are capable of crushing other cars when collisions occur. Because of the risk these vehicles pose to others sharing the road with them, …

Large commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are several times the size of other passenger vehicles on the roads and highways.  As you can imagine, if a truck driver cannot stop or control a commercial truck, the truck can potentially take out any vehicles in its path and the resulting damage and injuries …