Are you dealing with the experience of a car crash, tractor-trailer incident, or collision? For many drivers, dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be nearly as emotional as the incident itself. If you have been involved in a tractor-trailer accident, an SUV collision, or an incident involving a…
A semi-truck crash can create catastrophic injuries and death. The complexity of these cases frequently can lead to life-altering injuries for the individuals involved. If you have been involved in a semi-truck accident, there are key legal concepts to be aware of. The legal issues are complex, and only the…
Trucks are heavy and big. The greater weight and size of a truck can create greater damage in an accident. Typically, trucking companies carry large insurance policies that can cover damages. Trucking Accidents Can Be Dangerous and Deadly A report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) confirmed that in 2017,…
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic crashes are an ongoing public safety issue in Cobb County. Accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians are frequent and all too common occurrences. If you have been involved in a truck accident, talking with an experienced Marietta personal injury lawyer may…
Personal injury attorneys have experience representing clients injured due to negligent operators of commercial trucks. While it may seem just like a car accident, accidents with semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and big rigs involve more force and can result in serious injuries. Talking with a personal injury lawyer in Marietta may help to ease…
What are the first steps to take if you or someone you love is involved in a trucking accident in Georgia? Immediately after an accident, call 9-1-1. If you are a truck driver, contact your trucking company, call an attorney, contact the police at the scene, and get medical attention. …
According to a May 2023 post from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 4714 people died in large truck crashes in 2021. This number represents a 17% increase over the previous year. In a longer timeframe, the number of deaths has risen dramatically. IIHS notes that the number of people who…
Almost every consumer product, from a thumb tack to a party van, spent some time on a large truck. So, a fully-loaded large truck weighs over 80,000 pounds. As a result, the force in a semi-truck collision is so immense that no safety restraint system, however sophisticated, could possibly absorb…
Truck crash claims in Georgia are almost overwhelmingly complex. The respondeat superior rule is a good example. The shipping or transportation firm that owned the cargo or employed the driver, usually an out-of-state holding company, is often financially responsible for truck crash damages. When a problem seems complex, it’s best to break…
Since 2010, the number of fatal large truck crashes has increased by 31%. The danger has increased as regulators, citing supply chain concerns, now look the other way when truckers violate HOS (hours of service) laws and other safety laws. These cases are quite complex since the liability chain does not…