by Team West | Apr 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense, trucking accidents
Truck drivers and other commercial drivers are held to a higher DUI standard in Georgia. Alcohol and commercial drivers is a serious issue that carries a stiff sentence. This is understandable. Driving an 80,000-pound truck carrying hazardous materials under the... by Team West | Mar 22, 2019 | trucking accidents
Garbage and recycling trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the roads of Georgia. These are very heavy vehicles with blind spots. Although they seldom travel at high speeds, they can be deadly on residential streets. Police are investigating a fatal... by Team West | Jan 31, 2019 | trucking accidents
Truck driving is a dangerous profession. Truckers spend long hours on the road and drive in bad weather conditions. The recent death of a truck driver from Gainesville in Georgia highlights some of the dangers on the roads. Roger Cole, 65, was killed in the fall in... by Team West | Dec 21, 2018 | trucking accidents
Truck-only lanes on I-75 are being planned to reduce congestion around Atlanta. Although the move may help the city’s gridlock it also raises safety concerns. Truck-only lanes are being considered for one of the busiest stretches of road in the metro area – ... by Team West | Nov 8, 2018 | trucking accidents
The trucker hours-of-service rules were enacted to safeguard commercial vehicle drivers and other road users from accidents caused by tired truckers. However, the rules have proved controversial. The trucking industry claims they interfere with commerce. Consumer... by Team West | Nov 2, 2018 | trucking accidents
Drivers in Atlantic spent an average of 70 hours in 2017 stuck in traffic, according to Inrix, a global transportation company. Atlanta has one of the worst congestion issues in the country and the problems are becoming more severe. Atlanta traffic is a cause for... 