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 …
Off the bat, it’s most helpful to you and your case if the lawyer you select to represent you in your claim is one who is familiar with handling semi trucks and accidents involving commercial vehicles. The processes for handling a bodily injury claim for a commercial vehicle accident differs significantly from those involving only standard …
In recent times, some trucking companies have been installing cameras in their commercial trucks. Such trucks generally have two cameras—one recording the road in front of the truck and the other focused on the truck driver. While many people may not feel comfortable having a camera pointed at them for hours at a time, such …
My attorney filed my truck accident claim; now what?An injury claim is more than just stacks of forms that you have to fill out and submit – a successful truck accident claim relies on solid evidence demonstrating that the truck driver or related party was negligent and caused your accident. You will also need to show proof of your …
Semis and other large commercial vehicles are a commonplace sight on roadways in and around Atlanta. While generally safer per mile traveled than passenger vehicles, they have the potential of causing significant damage when they are involved in accidents. When truck accidents are caused by negligence on the part of a truck driver or other …
On any given day, you are likely to see hundreds of semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles on Georgia highways and roads. These vehicles are responsible for a broad range of essential functions, such as transporting cargo and hauling waste to designated facilities. While necessary, large commercial vehicles also pose an inherent risk of injury …
Commercial truck accidents are a significant public health concern in the United States. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles makes them particularly dangerous to drivers of smaller passenger vehicles. In addition, they often carry cargo that may cause injuries to people who were not even involved in the initial accident. As a result, …
Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are often several times the size of passenger vehicles. As a result, they are capable of causing catastrophic damage and extremely serious injury when they are involved in collisions. In an effort to reduce the frequency of truck accidents, several types of crash avoidance technologies have been …
Truck brakes are frequently blamed for causing a Georgia trucking crash. Typically, a truck driver will say the brakes failed, attempting to push the blame onto the trucking company or another party. However, truck drivers are required by law to inspect their brakes on a daily basis. When truckers inspect their brake linings, they can …
Firefighting teams serve an important and valiant role in today’s society. They are usually the ones racing to try to save others from harm. However, in order to race to the emergency, firefighters must travel at high speeds on very large and cumbersome fire trucks. Because each fire team works in its own neighborhood, the …
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