When people think about serious truck accidents, they often think about the physical fallout of the crash. That makes sense; truck accidents can cause such catastrophic injuries that physical harm is the primary concern. However, it’s important to remember that there is also lots of emotional and psychological damage that can follow a serious collision. […]
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Commercial truck accidents are known for causing devastating amounts of damage. In most situations, these accidents are just that—tragic accidents that aren’t the result of wanton negligence. But when someone’s gross negligence is the cause of an accident, additional compensation may be warranted. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you likely have tens […]
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Tractor-trailer accidents are less common than accidents involving solely passenger vehicles. However, when they do happen, they can be catastrophic. A substantial portion of collisions are the result of truck wheel and tire issues. As a driver, you should understand the risks posed by wheels and tires, as well as your rights after a crash. […]
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Commercial trucks are incredibly dangerous vehicles in the wrong hands. However, it’s not just poor driving that can lead to collisions. When a truck is poorly maintained or loaded improperly, it is a threat to everyone on the road. Overloading or unbalanced loading are major risks that often lead to truck accidents, and it’s crucial […]
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In the aftermath of a truck collision, Atlanta victims are often left wondering what comes next and how they can protect themselves. They may have serious injuries, totaled vehicles, and immense financial losses. The good news amidst all this chaos is that there is a substantial amount of evidence after a truck collision. The truck’s […]
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Georgia’s roads see a steady stream of tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks that keep the national economy running. Whether they’re transporting raw materials, food, or finished consumer goods, trucks are essential in Georgia. Unfortunately, the same vehicles that the nation relies on are also capable of causing significant amounts of damage. In particular, blind spot […]
Multi-vehicle trucking accidents are incredibly complex and capable of causing significant damage. These collisions often result in substantial property damage, multiple injuries, and even fatalities. Figuring out the financial side of these accidents afterward is no small task, but it is essential when there are medical bills and repair expenses to be paid. Learn more […]
It’s impossible to ignore just how fundamental the trucking industry is to the American economy. If you’re on the highway on any given weekday, you’ll likely see trucks from dozens of companies bringing vital materials, food, and finished goods to communities across the country. As this industry has evolved, so too have the safety standards […]
Social media is nearly impossible to avoid in today’s world. Even if you stay off of social media platforms, you’re likely to see stories from social media pop up on the news and in daily conversation. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that social media has even changed how we drive. Social media […]
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The trucking industry is constantly evolving. The demands on the industry have only grown in recent years, highlighting what an important part of our economy it is. However, accidents continue to be a significant problem for the field as a whole. While most CDL holders are safe drivers that take their commitment to this field […]
Beyond the Physical: Addressing the Emotional Toll of Truck Accidents
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaWhen people think about serious truck accidents, they often think about the physical fallout of the crash. That makes sense; truck accidents can cause such catastrophic injuries that physical harm is the primary concern. However, it’s important to remember that there is also lots of emotional and psychological damage that can follow a serious collision. […]
Can You Sue a Trucking Company for Punitive Damages in Georgia?
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaCommercial truck accidents are known for causing devastating amounts of damage. In most situations, these accidents are just that—tragic accidents that aren’t the result of wanton negligence. But when someone’s gross negligence is the cause of an accident, additional compensation may be warranted. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you likely have tens […]
Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Truck Wheels and Tires
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter - AtlantaTractor-trailer accidents are less common than accidents involving solely passenger vehicles. However, when they do happen, they can be catastrophic. A substantial portion of collisions are the result of truck wheel and tire issues. As a driver, you should understand the risks posed by wheels and tires, as well as your rights after a crash. […]
The Dangers of Overloaded or Overweight Truck Accidents
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaCommercial trucks are incredibly dangerous vehicles in the wrong hands. However, it’s not just poor driving that can lead to collisions. When a truck is poorly maintained or loaded improperly, it is a threat to everyone on the road. Overloading or unbalanced loading are major risks that often lead to truck accidents, and it’s crucial […]
How Important is Black Box Data After a Truck Accident?
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaIn the aftermath of a truck collision, Atlanta victims are often left wondering what comes next and how they can protect themselves. They may have serious injuries, totaled vehicles, and immense financial losses. The good news amidst all this chaos is that there is a substantial amount of evidence after a truck collision. The truck’s […]
The Dangers of Truck Blind Spot Accidents on Georgia Roadways
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaGeorgia’s roads see a steady stream of tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks that keep the national economy running. Whether they’re transporting raw materials, food, or finished consumer goods, trucks are essential in Georgia. Unfortunately, the same vehicles that the nation relies on are also capable of causing significant amounts of damage. In particular, blind spot […]
How Insurance Companies Assess Liability in Multi-Vehicle Trucking Accidents
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaMulti-vehicle trucking accidents are incredibly complex and capable of causing significant damage. These collisions often result in substantial property damage, multiple injuries, and even fatalities. Figuring out the financial side of these accidents afterward is no small task, but it is essential when there are medical bills and repair expenses to be paid. Learn more […]
How Do Trucking Company Safety Standards Affect Accident Rates?
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaIt’s impossible to ignore just how fundamental the trucking industry is to the American economy. If you’re on the highway on any given weekday, you’ll likely see trucks from dozens of companies bringing vital materials, food, and finished goods to communities across the country. As this industry has evolved, so too have the safety standards […]
The Role of Social Media in Truck Accidents: Distractions, Evidence, and Legal Issues
/by Bailey Javins Carter - AtlantaSocial media is nearly impossible to avoid in today’s world. Even if you stay off of social media platforms, you’re likely to see stories from social media pop up on the news and in daily conversation. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that social media has even changed how we drive. Social media […]
The Future of Trucking Safety: Autonomous Trucks and Accident Prevention
/by Bailey Javins & Carter - AtlantaThe trucking industry is constantly evolving. The demands on the industry have only grown in recent years, highlighting what an important part of our economy it is. However, accidents continue to be a significant problem for the field as a whole. While most CDL holders are safe drivers that take their commitment to this field […]