The moments following a truck accident are critical for the injured victims. What you do or do not do can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation. Knowing what evidence to secure is essential for building a strong and successful claim. The foundation...
Truck Accidents
How overloaded trucks increase the risk of road accidents
The sheer size and weight of a semi truck already make it a huge road hazard. However, semi trucks rarely travel without a heavy load, which can increase the risk of accidents. Federal regulations set the load limit to 80,000 pounds for most rigs. In Georgia, trucks...
How can you prove negligent truck maintenance after a crash?
Truck accidents can turn lives upside down in an instant. If you've been involved in one, you might wonder about the cause. Sometimes, it's not just driver error but poor truck maintenance that leads to these crashes. Understanding how to prove negligent maintenance...
Different types of truck accidents and why they happen
The rumble of a massive truck on the highways of Georgia is a familiar sound. Still, truck accidents, while less common than car crashes, often result in injuries, property damage and death. When confronted with injuries from a truck accident, your recovery may depend...
How Georgia bars ‘slowpokes’ from using the left lane, especially semi trucks
When people think of dangerous driving, they picture speeding or aggressive drivers. However, knowing the risks of driving too slowly is equally essential, especially when it happens on the left lane. More accurately called the “passing lane,” the left lane’s primary...
4 ways to prevent truck accidents
Truck accidents can be devastating and may result in life-threatening injuries, or even death. In 2020, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated 107,000 injuries due to crashes involving trucks in the United States, and in the state of...
Can someone with epilepsy become a licensed trucker?
Epilepsy, a neurological condition known for causing repeated seizures, can raise doubts about whether someone can get a commercial driver's license. This concern is particularly significant for those aiming to become truckers, given their long hours on the road. When...
Safe long-haul trucking: How long should you drive in a day?
Long-haul truckers face unique challenges that can affect their safety on the road. Setting reasonable hours and adequately preparing for the journey ahead is crucial to minimize risk. Unfortunately, many drivers struggle to balance safety with the demands of their...
4 ways you can avoid a truck’s blind spots
Truck accidents are usually deadly due to the large size and weight difference between them and the cars around them. In addition, large trucks have more blind spots than average cars. That said, getting into an accident with a truck can be very destructive and...
How to share the roads with semitrucks
Anyone who has driven on U.S. Highway 441 through Georgia knows that the highway is busy. There are so many vehicles on the road. Some car drivers get very nervous when they have to drive next to semitrucks. They are intimidated by the sheer size of the trucks they...