Thousands of semi-trucks pass through Georgia on their way to other states, as well as thousands of trucks that transport goods intrastate. With an increasing number of large commercial trucks on the road, more violations are bound to occur. This is why Georgia’s Department of Public Safety conducts safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles for the Federal …
Trucker fatigue is a term used to describe a truck driver’s sleepy state behind the wheel. Unlike other drivers, truckers are paid to drive long distances. If they don’t get their shipment in on time, their jobs could be at stake—so they keep driving, regardless of how tired they feel. Trucker fatigue is a major cause …
An underride truck accident is an accident in which a smaller passenger vehicle drives into the rear or side of the tractor trailer. This collision usually happens at highway speeds and may result in the car getting stuck under the truck. As you can imagine, victims of underride collisions usually suffer extremely severe injuries that …
In the moments after a Georgia truck crash, you’re probably not thinking about gathering evidence for your injury case. Unfortunately, that is exactly what the trucking company will be doing–sending insurance adjusters and investigators to find any reason that they were not at fault for the accident.Most of the relevant evidence in an Atlanta truck …
Gwinnett County Truck Accident Attorney Shane Smith Explains Complexities of Determining Legal Causes of Truck Accidents When you are driving, the last thing you want to happen to you is being involved in a truck accident. Since trucks, on average are much larger than the average passenger type vehicle, victims of these accidents generally suffer …
There are thousands of semi-trucks on Georgia roadways at any given moment, operated by both in-state and out-of-state companies and truck drivers. These vehicles are generally several times the size and weight of smaller vehicles, and have the potential to cause significant damage and injury in the event of an accident. Because of the inherent …
Semi-trucks are a type of articulated vehicle, meaning that they have two or more sections that are connected by a joint, allowing for greater turning capability. While this design has certain advantages, it also creates certain risks that are not an issue for non-articulated vehicles. One of these risks is the risk of a jackknife …
Almost everyone knows that winter weather can cause commercial truck accidents due to snowy or icy roads. However, many people may not realize that there are also serious risks of accidents due to summer weather, as well. Truck drivers must take particular caution in the summer due to the heat and if they do not …
Semi-truck accidents affect thousands of people each year, and can result in serious injury to the people involved. These accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, but when they occur because of someone’s negligence, victims may be able to recover by filing a Georgia personal injury lawsuit. The best way to find out whether …
All large commercial trucks pose a threat to other small passenger vehicles on the road because of their sheer weight and size. In a collision with a large commercial truck, usually, the truck driver remains safe while the occupants of the smaller cars may suffer devastating injuries. Collisions with trucks that are carrying hazardous materials …
Speed governors are devices on certain types of vehicles that are programmed to limit the maximum speed at which the vehicle may travel. In recent years, many commercial trucking companies have begun using speed governors on the trucks in their fleets to limit drivers speeding. However, much controversy surrounds these devices and whether they actually …
There are many things that truck drivers do behind the wheel of their big rigs that can put innocent motorists in danger of a Georgia trucking accident. Many of the dangerous driving habits truckers engage in includes—speeding, driving while drowsy, driving intoxicated, overloading their rigs, making reckless lane changes, and driving too many hours without …
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