A Georgia trucking accident claim after a wreck with injuries is considerably more complicated than an auto accident claim. More parties can be potentially sued. Given the sheer size and weight of tractor-trailers, injuries sustained in these wrecks may be more severe. It’s important to maximize a recovery and you can likely claim from more […]
A series of horrific accidents, some of them in Georgia, led to pressure for stricter transportation safety regulations. However, safety advocates are concerned they are being rolled back in the era of Donald Trump. A report on WNYC noted one of the crashes that was a catalyst for new rules occurred in June 2015 in […]
Few accidents are as tragic as those that involve the death of a young person. In February, a high school homecoming queen lost her life in Dawson County in a crash with a tractor-trailer. The accident on Ga. 53 and Buddy Burt Road killed Grace Elizabeth Sheer, 18, of Dawsonville just a mile from her […]
Tired truckers are a real menace on the roads of Georgia. If a driver falls asleep behind the wheel of an 80,000 pound tractor-trailer, other road users can suffer catastrophic injuries and loss of life. The federal Hours of Service rules are meant to address this issue. The trucking industry is meant to abide by […]
Head-on accidents are often the most accuse types of collision, causing the most serious injuries. Just before the holidays, a man from Sharpsburg was reported to be in a serious condition after a head-on truck crash in Georgia. A report in the Newnan-Times Herald noted Austin Lanford, a 22-year-old, was transported to Atlanta Medical Center. […]
Fatigue monitoring devices have been used in some industries for years. Recently, pressure has mounted to use the devices on truckers to avoid deadly accidents. A report in Overdrive noted this technology was originally used in mining, an industry where the closure of a mine after a fatal accident can leave the owner millions of […]
When big rigs crash, the results can be devastating. Recently, two 18 wheelers crashed on Cleveland Highway in Cohutta in northern Georgia. One of the drivers was reported to be seriously injured. He was flown by helicopter to Nashville. The accident occurred just after midnight on Nov 30, reported WDEF News 12 Now. The seriously […]
Tow trucks operators do a dangerous job on the roads of Georgia. They often operate in exposed conditions in by the roadside, making accidents with tow trucks all too common. In November, a man was reported to be pinned under a vehicle after an accident in Forsyth County, reported WSBT-2. According to the Forsyth County […]
When big rigs crash, other drivers, and passengers are frequently in danger. However, truckers also face dangers on a daily basis. Recently, a Georgia semi-truck driver lost his life in a crash that sparked a house fire. The wreck occurred close to the intersection of Industrial Park Road and Highway 411 in Cartersville in November. […]
Big rigs are dangerous enough when they are not overloaded. These vehicles have long stopping distances and often drivers are drowsy from long hours on the road. Add overloaded trucks to the equation, and the consequences can be truly frightening. Most trucking and distribution companies are motivated by the bottom line. They may cut corners […]
