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The risk of severe or fatal injuries from an accident increases when a semi-truck is involved. This is especially true in certain circumstances such as inclement weather or when a truck travels at a high rate of speed. If you were the victim of a truck accident inGeorgia, an attorney can help determine if you are …

Have you been in a Newnan truck accident on Interstate 85? There are many reasons why Georgia truck accidents occur, such as brake failure or other mechanical failures. In fact, about 30 percent of all commercial truck accidents involve brake failure, according to a Department of Transportation study. When truck brakes lock up or stop …

Being involved in an accident with a large commercial truck can be a terrifying experience.  Many victims are injured and shell-shocked and do not know what to do.  They do not think ahead to a possible court case, but instead worry about what is happening at that moment only.  Unfortunately, if you were not at …

Any type of auto accident can ruin your day; however, a crash with a large semi truck may not only ruin your day but cause you serious injuries. In addition to dealing with the damage done to your vehicle and the inconvenience of missing work or a critical appointment, you also have to deal with …

After an Atlanta trucking accident, you need not only a lawyer, you need a semi accident lawyer who can educate you on the key differences between a truck accident and a traditional passenger vehicle accident. Issues to consider include:  Liability – determining the parties responsible for the crash is not as simple as figuring out who the driver is. In …

More than 50 percent of Atlanta trucking accidents are front-end impacts, which are one of the more deadly types of collisions, particularly when a large or commercial truck is involved. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident because a distracted, fatigued, or negligent truck driver caused a collision, speak with one of our GA trucking accident lawyers.The …

The trucking industry brought in $610 billion in 2008, and is expected to almost double by 2016.  In order the growing industry to keep up with demands, it means more trucks on the road, and perhaps more importantly, more truck drivers being hired.  In today’s economy, trucking is an option for many people who have been laid …

As anyone who has driven or ridden in a motor vehicle understands, poor weather conditions can make driving much more difficult than in their absence. Bad weather can negatively affect vehicle performance and driver visibility, significantly increasing the risk of being involved in an accident. Semi-trucks and their drivers are not immune to these dangers, …

Trucks play an essential role in country’s economy, transporting millions of pounds of goods and other materials from coast to coast. Truckers often driver for many continuous hours on long stretches of interstate, often only stopping when necessary. As a result, truck drivers as a group are particularly susceptible to drowsy or fatigued driving. As …

While any crash can be traumatic, it is usually much worse when it involves a drunk driver. A truck accident in Georgia involving an impaired driver may even be deadly. You should learn what your rights are and how you can best protect your claim by consulting with a Georgia personal injury attorney.When a Traumatic Brain …

Georgia Truck Accident Attorney Shane Smith Discusses Truck Driver Performance In response to accidents between large trucks and other vehicles, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has prioritized its research to determine why trucks of at least 10,000 pounds and other motor vehicles are likely to collide. Their study focuses specifically on the behaviors …

You may have been stopped at a four-way stop when you let your foot off the brake and began to cross the road. Unfortunately, an approaching semi-truck failed to see the stop sign and blew right through it, smashing into the side of your vehicle. Now, you are seriously injured and need all the compensation …