Truck Accidents

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...

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...

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...

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...

Trucks and commercial vehicles carry out vital tasks each day not only in Georgia but across the country. Unfortunately, accidents involving trucks are not uncommon.  Truck accidents are of particular significance because their sheer size and weight mean that...

As regular readers of our Cornelia, Georgia, Personal Injury Law Blog undoubtedly know, there’s a long and bumpy history between the U.S. trucking industry and safety advocates. A new highway bill before Congress has the industry and advocates in familiar positions on...

Perhaps you know someone who suffered an accident with a semi-truck while navigating Georgia's roads and want to avoid the same fate. You have several decades of driving experience, but could you use tips for sharing the road with large trucks? FleetNet America offers...

All Georgia drivers deserve to travel on safe, risk-free roads. Unfortunately, some professional truckers do not always bring an adequate level of concern for safety to the job. In addition, the trucking industry sometimes normalizes certain roadway dangers, including...

One of the most dangerous things Americans do every day is get behind the wheel of an automobile. There are many potential dangers that can end up with you being in an accident.  To reduce risk, it is important to understand not only the laws of the road but also the...

Fatigue can be a problem that plagues drivers, especially those who consistently spend extended periods of time on the road, such as truck drivers. Federal regulations require truck drivers to follow strict hours-of-service regulations in order to prevent drowsiness...