Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Did Hitch Failure Cause Your Truck Accident?
Commercial vehicles often travel hundreds of miles in a single trip, towing many thousands of pounds of cargo, so it makes sense that these trucks would require constant maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, while a commercial vehicle’s tires, engines, and brakes are usually top priority for inspections and maintenance, trailer hitches, which make it possible… Read More »
Commercial Truck Driver Qualifications
Commercial vehicles are responsible for transporting a significant portion of the goods that cross the U.S. every year. Because these trucks are so large and heavy (and are often tasked with carrying dangerous cargo), commercial truck drivers must undergo strict background checks, special training, and obtain the proper credentials. Trucking companies who fail to… Read More »
Runaway Trailer Accidents
Commercial vehicles are far heavier than standard-sized vehicles, so stopping them tends to require a lot more time and more distance. To help, commercial trucks are equipped with brakes not only on the cab of the vehicle, but on the trailer portion as well. The failure of the brakes on either part of the… Read More »
Avoid Making These Mistakes After A Truck Accident
Even those who weren’t at fault for their truck accidents could still end up jeopardizing the success of their cases if they make a few notable mistakes. Fortunately, by becoming aware of these mistakes ahead of time, accident victims can take steps to avoid them in the event of a crash. Failing to Call… Read More »
The Records You’ll Need To Build A Case Against A Trucking Company
When accident victims file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, their ultimate goal is to obtain monetary compensation for accident-related financial losses. However, in order to recover this compensation, an injured party will need to provide strong evidence of someone else’s negligence. This can be a difficult endeavor when the at-fault party… Read More »
The Worst Trucking Bottlenecks In Georgia
Commercial vehicles have become an ever more common sight on Atlanta roads, which makes sense, as the city has become an important transportation hub in the U.S. Unfortunately, the increasing numbers of large trucks has caused a lot of congestion, resulting in trucking bottlenecks throughout the state. In fact, Georgia is reportedly home to… Read More »
A Typical Georgia Truck Accident Investigation
A thorough investigation is almost always required any time a large commercial truck is involved in an accident. These investigations allow the parties to discover not only the cause of the crash, but who is financially liable for any victim’s medical bills or losses. Trucking companies and their insurers often try to minimize or… Read More »
Holding A Trucking Company Liable For Negligent Hiring And Supervision
Truck accidents, like any type of vehicle collision, can have any number of different causes. Often, however, they can at least partially be attributed to the negligence of a truck driver’s employer, or the trucking company that hired the driver. Fortunately, it is possible to hold employers, or in this case, trucking companies, responsible… Read More »
Most Common Types Of Semi-Truck Accidents
Truck accidents, like any other type of vehicle collision, fall under a number of different categories. Many types of truck accidents, however, are unique to semi-trucks because of those vehicles’ size, weight, length, and lack of maneuverability. Read on to learn more about the type and nature of your truck accident and how it… Read More »
Tips For Sharing The Road With Commercial Trucks
All drivers have a duty to exercise care when operating their vehicles. Taking precautionary measures becomes even more important, however, for motorists who share the road with commercial trucks. Read on for a few tips on how to reduce your chances of being involved in a truck accident this summer. Drive Defensively The importance… Read More »
