If you’ve been involved in a semi-truck accident, you know it’s not the same as a normal car wreck. Injuries, damages, and legal processes can all be more severe and complex, and knowing your next steps can be a challenge. Having someone with specific commercial truck accident experience and knowledge on your side can help […]
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Sep
Sep
More than 168,000 truck accidents occur every year, and nearly 54,000 of them result in either injury or death—and that doesn’t even include the damage to vehicles, mental and emotional strain, and time spent dealing with it all. Being in a truck accident is a scary, stressful experience, and navigating the legal aftermath can be […]
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Feb
Feb
What You Need to Know About Statutes of Limitations in Truck Accident Cases If you’ve recently been involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle, seeking the expertise of a truck accident lawyer should be a top priority. Such incidents can lead to complex legal scenarios, and understanding the intricacies of your case is vital. […]
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May
May
In 2021, there were over 117,000 truck accidents that resulted in injury. That’s about double the number of people in a Super Bowl stadium injured from a truck accident. Unfortunately, that number is only growing. If you have been involved in a truck accident, there are things you can do to protect your safety and […]
Truck accidents are a heartbreaking event and unfortunately happen across the country on a daily basis. It has been reported that truck crashes occur about 500,000 times each year in the United States alone – making it crucial to have an experienced truck accident lawyer you can turn to for legal help in these situations. […]
It takes a lot of skill and training to safely control a commercial vehicle. Despite the extra training required of commercial drivers and the stricter standards applied to their licenses, crashes between commercial vehicles and smaller passenger vehicles are still relatively common. According to data analyzed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), slightly more […]
Numerous design elements make semitrucks significantly different than passenger vehicles. Their overall height and length mean that they have bigger blind spots than other vehicles. Their weight means they take longer to come to a full stop. The separation of the largest part of the vehicle from the cab is also a significant difference. That […]
Trucks not only deliver vital goods across the state of Georgia, but their services stretch across the United States. It is impossible to keep trucks and other vehicles separated at all times, which means they must share the roadways. Most of the time, trucks and smaller vehicles are able to operate safely when in close […]
Keeping yourself safe on the road means constantly scanning for danger and trying to predict what other drivers will do. Most people try their best to reduce their risk, but sometimes, you may inadvertently put yourself in a dangerous position through your driving practices. For example, if you tend to merge and change lanes aggressively […]
Drivers encounter semitrucks on the roads on a daily basis, so it’s imperative that they know how to drive safely around them. One thing that’s critical is ensuring that they stay out of the blind spots around the truck. These are areas where the trucker can’t see vehicles. While you may have to drive through […]