Truck driving accidents cause serious injury, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), in over 100,000 people each year and cause nearly 5,000 deaths, according to a study conducted in 2010. The Insurance Institute for Highway Statistics indicates that this is an increase from 3,200 deaths in 2009. When an Atlanta trucking accident causes you serious injury, …
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 …
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) the number of three and five time DUI offenders in Georgia in 2012 numbered 45,598 and 5,782 respectively. 23 percent of all drunk driving fatalities were from DUI related car accidents. The number of underage persons (12 to 20 years old) reporting alcohol use in the last 30 …
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 …
Law enforcement officers will likely respond to a Clayton County auto accident and will file an official police report. Victims should remember that a police report can be used as evidence in court or by the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Conflicting or contradictory information can complicate a case. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto …
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, …
According to most statistics, the vast majority of motor vehicle accidents are caused driver error. Driver error encompasses a wide range of conduct, including things like distracted driving and failure to yield. Some accidents, however, are the result of poorly designed or maintained roads. Because road maintenance is generally the responsibility of a state or …
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 …
Victims of auto accidents may not immediately feel injury symptoms. Though victims may visit an emergency room shortly after the accident it is possible that the emergency room physician will only check for serious or life-threatening injuries such as broken bones, a punctured lung or some kind of internal bleeding. Endorphins produced after accidents serve …
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 …
When you are seeking damages in a personal injury claim, your recovery may be impacted by pre-existing conditions. For a better understanding of how you can protect your claim, contact an Atlanta personal injury attorney as soon as possible.While it might make sense that if someone else is at fault for an accident they would …
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