Massive big rig trucks travel at high speeds while carrying an enormous amount of weight. A truck driver could follow the posted speed limit rules in Georgia and still present a danger on the road. Tractor-trailers require significant braking distance to come to a complete stop. That’s why drivers must adhere to good safety practices. […]
A career as a truck driving could be a rewarding one. Even in uncertain economic times, cargo has to travel to its destination. Georgia roads might sometimes feel overcrowded with trucks on their way to pickups and drop-offs. Not every trip runs smoothly, as accidents happen. Sometimes, truck collisions result in multi-car pile-ups and fatalities. […]
The size of trucks means they can pose a great danger to people in smaller vehicles in an accident. One type of severe or fatal accident that can happen in Georgia is an underride accident in which a car goes under a tractor-trailer. Whether side guards can stop these types of accidents is a point […]
Without warning, a large truck smashed into your car from behind. You had been stopped in traffic, waiting along with other vehicles due to roadway construction. The force pushes your car into the vehicle ahead of yours, leading to a chain-reaction crash. However, your car received and you received the brunt of the damage and […]
Large truck accidents occur in a variety of ways. But their outcomes are usually the same: Other motorists sustain catastrophic injuries or die in collisions with these behemoth trucks. The causes of such accidents often are attributed to truck drivers, truck driving companies and their sub-contractors. These accidents – some of which are preventable — […]
The strength of your personal injury case depends on a lot of factors. But you have to have an accurate understanding of your case’s strength so that you can best position yourself for success both at the negotiating table and at trial. Conducting an appropriately thorough analysis of one of these cases isn’t always as […]
Semi-truck drivers bear a lot of responsibility on public roadways. They’re responsible for hauling multiple tons of truck and cargo across the country, and a large burden falls on their shoulders to keep themselves and everyone around them safe from harm. Unfortunately, thousands of trucking accidents occur each year. An accident occurring between a semi-truck […]
Officials with the Georgia Ports Authority and CSX Transportation continue to celebrate their successful push to build six inland freight ports across the state. Meanwhile, residents dread increased highway traffic and a rise in truck accidents. In 2013, Georgia’s first inland train-truck port opened in Savannah’s Garden City suburb. Murray County in Georgia’s northwestern corner […]
If you were the victim of a tractor-trailer accident, you need to take the following steps right now to help your recovery. By making informed decisions, you can get back to being yourself. You might be able to recover compensation to pay your hospital bills, to buy a new car and to make up for […]
In the case of arbitration agreements, what you don’t know can hurt you. A growing number of companies and professionals are slipping arbitration clauses into standard contracts. This trend is risky for consumers who unknowingly sign away their right to sue in court. An arbitration agreement shields companies and professionals from lawsuits by requiring customers […]