Truck Accidents

A truck could become involved in a collision for many reasons, with driver fatigue being a common one. Speeding and other reckless acts might lead to disaster on a Georgia highway. Fellow travelers on Peach State highways may worry about how a driver operates a truck,...

Georgia drivers know how devastating any motor vehicle accident can be. With that being said, truck accidents tend to have a heavier impact due to their sheer size. Most truck companies and truck drivers take every precaution possible to prevent accidents. Even the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...