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 …
Substance Abuse in the Trucking Industry
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 …
Police Questions Following a Car Accident
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 …
Police Reports and Truck Accidents
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, …
Possible Responsible Parties for Truck Accidents
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 …
PTSD After Car Accidents
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 …
Potential Sources of Recovery After a Truck Accident
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 …
How a Pre-Existing Condition Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
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 …
Preventing Rear-End Accidents in Atlanta
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of Georgia road accident. A rear-end collision is a traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the vehicle in front of it. Causes of Atlanta Rear-end Accidents A typical rear-end accident occurs when a driver must stop or slow for a pedestrian or traffic and the car following does not have …
Protections for Rear-End Underride Accidents
An underride truck accident occurs when a vehicle collides with the rear of a truck’s trailer and goes underneath the bottom of the trailer. Rear-end truck collisions are relatively common, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports over 15,000 per year. They are also some of the most dangerous types of accidents, as …
Proving HOS Violations in Truck Accidents
Truck drivers have to cover long distances to make deliveries on a regular basis. Often, the truck drivers want to get to their destinations faster to fit in more deliveries in a shorter period of time in order to make more money. When drivers stay on the road too long without enough rest or sleep, …
Rear-End Accidents and Driver Error and Negligence
Car accidents affect thousands of people in and around Atlanta each year. In the most severe cases, these accidents can leave victims with significant injuries and long-term medical complications. Even when the injuries people sustain are not particularly severe, they may cause significant discomfort and lost income due to missing work. It is important, therefore, …
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