truck accidents

Commercial Trucks Pose Serious Hazards to Wheelchair-Bound Individuals in Georgia

December 13, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

A wheelchair-bound individual may be more vulnerable to accidents than other pedestrians. These disabled people may struggle to avoid collisions in the same way as a healthy individual who can dodge incoming vehicles with relative ease. Commercial trucks may pose particularly serious hazards to wheelchair-bound people, and this was made clear after a recent collision in Georgia.

Dump Truck Strikes and Kills Wheelchair-Bound Individual in Acworth

In December of 2024, a dump truck struck a disabled person who had fallen off their wheelchair in Acworth. Police say that both the dump truck and the wheelchair-bound individual were heading in the same direction down Cobb Parkway prior to the accident. At some point, the man fell off his wheelchair for unknown reasons. He was lying on the road when the dump truck approached shortly after his fall. The dump truck then impacted the victim, sending him flying forward and causing fatal injuries. First responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Georgia Truck Accident?

November 29, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

If you are recovering from a truck accident in Georgia, it is important to understand how the “statute of limitations” works. This is just one example of a seemingly complex legal phrase that represents a deceptively simple concept. As an injured plaintiff in Georgia, you can expect to encounter many of these unfamiliar words and phrases while navigating a lawsuit. What exactly is the statute of limitations, and why is it important during a truck accident lawsuit in Georgia?

The Statute of Limitations is Simply a Time Limit

In simple terms, the statute of limitations is a legal time limit. There are statutes of limitations for virtually every type of legal action – from criminal charges to debt collections and much more.

Georgia Man Dies After Fiery Crash Involving Two Semi-Trucks

October 25, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

A fiery truck accident is something that virtually every Georgia driver wants to avoid at all costs. Even if you survive the initial impact, secondary fire hazards could cause catastrophic, disfiguring injuries as you remain entrapped within your vehicle. Detonations are common, and semi-trucks often explode after crashing. If a fiery semi-truck crash in Marietta injured you or someone you love, you may be considering legal action.

Two Semi-Trucks Ignite, Claiming the Life of a Georgia Man

In October of 2024, it was reported that a Georgia man had lost his life after a fiery crash with two semi-trucks. First, the man struck a semi-truck on I-20. This caused his vehicle to become disabled, leaving it in the middle of the highway. Next, a second semi-truck approached and struck the disabled vehicle at full speed, causing catastrophic injuries. The second semi-truck and the disabled vehicle both caught fire at this point, and they came to a rest on the side of the highway.

How Dangerous are Semi-Truck Fires in Georgia?

September 27, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

A fiery semi-truck crash in Georgia is one of the worst accidents that can occur on our highways. This type of accident often causes fatalities, critical injuries, permanent disfigurements, and lasting psychological trauma. These incidents are also surprisingly common, and semi-truck fires seem to be occurring at a worrying pace throughout Georgia. Why are these accidents so dangerous, and what can you do if you experienced a semi-truck fire firsthand?

Georgia Firefighter Dies Trying to Fight Semi-Truck Fire

In September of 2024, it was reported that a firefighter had lost his life fighting a truck fire on Route 15. As the firefighter risked his life to fight the inferno, the trailer exploded and caused him to suffer fatal injuries.

What if a Trucker Only Partially Caused My Accident in Georgia?

September 6, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

If you were involved in a truck accident in Georgia, you might not be entirely sure about what happened. A collision with a semi-truck can leave you dazed, confused, or even unconscious. Head injuries can cause memory loss, and you may have no recollection of your semi-truck crash in Marietta. Even if you suspect that a trucker might have partially caused your crash, it may be worth assessing your legal options. Here is why:

Georgia Follows a System of Comparative Negligence

Like most States, Georgia follows a system of comparative negligence when it comes to auto accident lawsuits. In other words, the Peach State recognizes that various parties may contribute to the same crash – often in different ways. In other words, you can sue someone for partially causing your accident – even if they were not 100% to blame.

Who is At Fault if I Rear-End a Semi-Truck in Georgia?

August 23, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Although all truck accidents in Georgia are inherently dangerous, the chances of catastrophic injuries are particularly high in rear-end crashes. Perhaps the most obvious example is when a semi-truck rear-ends a smaller vehicle, and this can obviously cause devastating damage. However, smaller vehicles impact the rears of semi-trailers more often than many realize. These accidents can be just as devastating, although the smaller vehicle still suffers the worst of the impact. Who is at fault in this situation?

Motorist Dies After Rear-Ending Semi-Truck in Georgia

The dangers associated with these crashes were made clear after a recent crash in Georgia. In August of 2024, it was reported that the driver of a KIA had lost their life after slamming into the back of a tractor-trailer.

Georgia Woman Killed by Brake Caliper Flying Through Windshield

August 16, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Imagine driving down a highway in Georgia when suddenly a foreign object smashes straight through your windshield. Although this might seem like a “freak accident,” it is exactly what one woman experienced before she lost her life. What can you do after a car accident in Georgia like this one? Who is responsible for objects smashing through windshields, and how can you pursue compensation for your damages?

Young Woman Dies in “Freak Accident” on Georgia Road

In August 2024, it was reported that a 20-year-old woman had lost her life in Georgia. She was riding in the passenger seat of her boyfriend’s car when a brake caliper smashed through the windshield, impacting her and causing fatal injuries. The authorities later determined that the brake caliper had detached from a nearby truck. The only silver lining was that her death was “almost instantaneous.”