A woman from Georgia was riding in a minivan as a passenger when the van was involved in a devastating accident. It all started when a tree fell onto the interstate. In an attempt to miss the tree, the van's driver slowed down abruptly.Behind the van was a...
We've all seen pictures and videos of horrific accidents involving large trucks on the highways of Georgia. These trucks transport everything — animals, liquids, clothing, food, hazardous materials and flammable gases. What makes these trucks so dangerous? Aside from...
Trucks are an integral part of the economy, not only in Georgia, but also across the country. The more you see trucks on the road, the better the economy is performing because trucks transport goods for sale.Trucks are dangerous, though. They are so long, so heavy and...
As with a car or SUV, the maintenance of a truck is important for various reasons. One of those reasons is to keep it running smoothly so that gas is not being wasted. The other reason is to keep the truck's parts in good working condition so they do not fail and lead...
Getting into a truck accident can be a life-changing event. You might suffer a serious injury that could prevent you from going to school or work. You might become paralyzed. You could lose a loved one as a result of this type of accident. No matter what happens, if...
Trucks are an important part of the economy in Georgia. The more of them you see, the better things are in the state. They can also pose a serious problem to other drivers because of their size. Large trucks can be accidents waiting to happen, especially if the...
When a large commercial truck jackknifes, the damage can be immense. Many of us have seen this sort of devastation while driving down the highway as several vehicles and the contents of the truck's trailer are strewn across the median. Even in an accident that...
When a commercial truck accident occurs, the victims may face more difficulty that they expect determining which parties hold liability. In consumer car accidents, the matter is typically fairly simple, usually falling to one driver or the other to pay for the...
When consumer drivers share the road with a large commercial truck, the drivers must understand how to behave around such a large vehicle to keep themselves safe and avoid potentially catastrophic accidents. Many drivers do not realize just how different and...
When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, an already complicated circumstance has the potential to grow much more complex. In many cases, the victims involved in the accident are not familiar with the legal issues at hand, and may not realize that crucial...
