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Many different kinds of commercial trucks travel America’s roads and highways every single day.  Many motorists do not know how to differentiate the types of trucks and their respective dangers from one another.  For instance, different types of cargo require different types of trailers.  A truck carrying fuel or chemicals requires a trailer called a …

Because of the risks that come with driving a large commercial truck, drivers are required by law to pass certain tests and hold a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) before ever getting behind the wheel. In order to initially receive a CDL, a driver must attend extensive training courses and undergo examinations to test truck …

Did a semi-truck t-bone your vehicle or plow into your car head-on? If you were lucky enough to survive the crash, you may well have suffered serious chest trauma due to the tremendous force of the collision. When blunt force or pressure to the chest takes places, a sternum fracture can occur. The sternum, also …

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous for any driver, however driving while drunk or high is especially dangerous for commercial truck drivers.  When a truck driver gets behind the wheel of a large, heavy commercial truck after using drugs or drinking alcohol, he can cause serious damage and injury to motorists …

While most people are aware of the dangers drunken driving presents, some people, including many commercial truck drivers, are in denial about the dangers of drowsy driving. However, as many studies have found, when truckers drive sleepy, it impairs their ability to drive safely—similar to levels of having a BAC of .08. Even a second …

An Atlanta truck accident can involve not only the driver but other individuals or entities that may play a part in the liability.In order to learn who may be responsible for the injuries you have sustained, a truck accident attorney can help by first determining if your claim for compensation is valid and what types of damages you …

The fourth tip that can help prevent you from becoming the victim of an Atlanta truck accident is to never cut in front of a truck. Because of the size and weight of a truck, having to make a sudden stop can be much more difficult than it is with a passenger car.Trucks that have to …

Automatic onboard recording devices can be used as truck accident evidence, which may help show if trucking regulations were violated or if there were factors that contributed to a crash. For help in obtaining this and other records that may be useful to your case, contact an accident attorney in Peachtree City at Shane Smith Law. A …

An Atlanta truck accident attorney may suggest requesting a copy of the driver’s Driver Qualification File (DQF) after a truck accident to use as evidence in a claim.  The DQF also includes:  Road test results and copies of driver’s licenses – To become licensed, a driver must pass a road test. The certification that they …

Car accidents can wreak havoc on your life, inflicting injuries, damaging your vehicle, and even causing death. Imagine how much worse it can be in a truck accident, one involving a large 18-wheeler, semi, or another transport vehicle. The dangers and damages could increase tenfold simply due to the sheer size of the autos involved. …

Finding help from an Atlanta truck accident lawyer can help when dealing with insurance companies and truck accident injuries. When there is an accident with a commercial vehicle involved, many insurance companies may also be involved.  Each insurance company wants to ensure they aren’t made liable for the damages. Understanding why there may be so many insurance companies …

Truck drivers and trucking companies earn their living transporting goods and materials all over the country. As they are in the business of moving cargo from place to place, they are often incentivized to get more products to their destination as quickly as possible. While there are federal and state regulations in place aimed at …