Though large commercial trucks and passenger vehicles are expected to share the road safely, serious collisions often occur. When they happen, it’s usually the passenger vehicle driver and occupants who bear the brunt of injuries and damages. That’s because smaller vehicles are grossly outmatched by massive big rigs, 18-wheelers, semis,…
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident with another passenger vehicle, identifying the defendant is easy: it is the driver of the car. When you are injured in an accident with a semi-truck or commercial vehicle, the defendant is not as easily picked out of the crowd. There…
You do not put much thought into auto insurance policies until you need to file a claim. Then, you start hearing terms like “policy limits,” being thrown about by insurance claims adjusters. When you are in an accident with a semi-truck, the injuries are often more catastrophic, and the damages…
Knowledgeable Trucking Accident Lawyer Serving Georgia Clients Each year the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases their Most Wanted List. The list goes over their top priorities for increasing awareness, reducing accidents, and making changes in legislation that protect anyone traveling in the United States by road, sea, or air.…
Dump trucks share the road with passenger vehicles every day. They are there to transport loose material from construction sites, haul away garbage, and dispose of hazardous materials. Due to their sheer size and weight, they pose a significant threat to other vehicles on the road. When an accident occurs…
Low Speed Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Atlanta and all of Georgia When you consider the sheer size and weight of a semi-truck and other commercial vehicles, it is easy to understand how an accident with such an object would lead to catastrophic injuries. Even at slow speeds, large trucks are…
Trucking Trial Lawyers Top 10 is a list of the most superior attorneys who represent victims of trucking accidents. The Top 10 is based on invitation-only; therefore, not just any attorney can join. Instead, the professional organization is limited to the Top 10 attorneys from each state or area that…
No one ever expects to be involved in an accident with a semi-truck, but if it happens, you need to know how to act. While there are literally dozens of things you could do, there are six critical steps you must take to preserve evidence (and your case). Each year…
Accidents involving tractor trailers, 18-wheelers, and other heavy trucks can change victims’ lives in the blink of an eye. The tragedy of these accidents is worsened by the fact that, in many cases, they can – and should – be avoided. If you have been injured or lost a loved…
Large truck crashes are responsible for approximately 4,000 fatalities and 100,000 injuries per year. In 2012, 333,000 large trucks were involved in traffic accidents. Several factors are largely responsible for truck accidents, including driver training (or lack thereof), driver negligence, trucking company negligence, inadequate maintenance, and parts malfunctions. One example…