Accidents involving large trucks in Georgia are among the type of motor vehicle incidents that get the most publicity, often because of the severity of the injuries suffered by victims. These accidents tend to occur in rural areas or on interstate highways, but they...
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Truck Accidents
Finding the main causes of trucking accidents
Truck accidents are mainly caused by driver errors that vary from lack of performance to overperformance. The other main causes are mechanical failures, minimal safety training and a lack of company responsibility. There are several considerations to make in order to...
Steps to take after being involved in a Georgia truck accident
Trucks regularly travel across Georgia, which can put residents at risk of catastrophic accidents if something goes wrong. It’s important to take certain steps after being injured in a truck accident. Remain at the scene but get to safety If you’re able to get to...
The facts of truck accident liability
When a truck accident occurs on the highway, it's rarely a minor incident. Whether it's a semi-truck or a heavy-duty vehicle, the injuries sustained can be life-threatening, especially when the collision is with a passenger vehicle. It's important for Georgia drivers...
Are trucks a danger to others on the road?
Drivers likely fear the very idea of getting involved in an accident. While all accidents prove worrisome, collisions with oversized trucks might concern Georgia drivers the most. Yes, an accident with another car brings with it the potential for fatalities, but the...
Accidents and speeding truck drivers
It has long been understood that big-rig trucks are the most dangerous vehicles on the highways. The nation runs on the shipping industry, and trucks of all sizes are in abundance on the roads of Georgia and the remainder of the United States. And as much as the...
Driver health may play a role in serious trucking accidents
Because of the massive size and weight of tractor-trailers, truck accidents are often catastrophic events. In fact, in 2019 alone, these accidents resulted in more than 4,100 fatalities. An alarming 84% of these deaths involved occupants of passenger cars,...
How trucking regulations can affect dangerous driving
Low visibility, poor road conditions and long hours behind the wheel can lead to a devastating crash between a semi-truck and passenger vehicles. Although professional drivers must adhere to industry regulations during their shift, unique circumstances can make...
Where do most truck accidents happen?
Driving near a semi-truck can make Georgia drivers feel uneasy. This is only natural, considering their size and heft. The stories of jackknife and rollover crashes can also cause anxiety as drivers pass a truck on the highway. The risk of a truck accident is very...
How to stay safe around large trucks
Commercial trucks are vital to the United States economy. People depend on large trucks to deliver essential goods across Georgia and throughout the nation. These massive vehicles, however, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and have the potential to bring great danger to...
