Truck Accidents

Trucking plays a pivotal role in Georgia’s economy and transportation infrastructure. With its strategic location in southeastern United States, Georgia serves as a crucial transportation hub for the movement of goods across the region. Our state boasts an extensive network of highways and interstates, including major corridors such as  I-75, I-85, and I-20, facilitating the…

Being able to file a lawsuit against a trucking company, and its insurance, after sustaining injuries in a truck accident is crucial for ensuring comprehensive compensation and holding all responsible parties accountable. This approach allows you to seek justice for your injuries and damages by pursuing claims against those directly involved in the accident and…

If you’ve noticed more big rigs on the road lately, you’re not alone. All across the country, we’ve become more reliant on trucks to deliver goods than ever before. But a truck driver shortage, combined with increased online sales and ever-looming delivery deadlines, has made the roads less safe for everyone. To address a concerning…

An electronic logging device, or ELD, is installed in a commercial truck to record how long a driver has been on the road. Not every truck has them – any truck manufactured before 2000 won’t have the system in place; neither will certain types of vehicles or short-haul trucks – but most commercial vehicles used…

Truck jackknife accidents are one of the most dangerous types of accidents that can happen on the road. When a large commercial truck jackknifes, the driver can lose control of the vehicle potentially leading to a multi-vehicle collision. Jackknife accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, and due to the size and weight…

Semi-trucks are a common sight on major highways like I-16 or I-95. These large vehicles require special training and licenses to drive, and truck drivers must undergo drug testing regularly. Ideally, all drivers would be sober, resulting in negative drug tests, but that is not the case, especially last year. If you do end up…

Most rear-end collisions are fairly simple. The vehicle in the rear caused the accident by following too closely to the car in front or by distracted driving. The damage to the vehicles normally indicates that a rear-end collision happened – the car that caused the accident is damaged in the front and the car that…

Workers in many professions and industries risk their lives every day. Police officers regularly run the risk of gunshots and other acts of violence. Firefighters risk severe burn injuries and smoke inhalation. Healthcare workers run the risk of contracting a deadly disease. Construction workers may fall from high heights. Warehouse workers may die when working…

Few vehicles are more versatile, aesthetically pleasing, and powerful than pickup trucks. Sure, it won’t beat a Ferrari in a race, but it still packs a punch and gets you and your loved ones anywhere you need to be. When you live in a state with a lot of wide, open roads and plenty of…