Semi-trucks are more difficult than passenger vehicles to drive. They take longer to accelerate and stop than smaller vehicles. They have large blind spots, and they make very wide turns. Professional drivers have to obtain a commercial driver's license to operate an...
Truck Accidents
Why you should be concerned about trucks
Truck accidents are no surprise to anyone; unfortunately, the number of accidents is increasing. There are several reasons, including driving under the influence, driving distracted, or technical aspects of the truck itself- its size, blind spots, and more. Truck...
How often is alcohol to blame for commercial truck crashes?
There are many kinds of crashes that occur on the Georgia public roads, but collisions between commercial vehicles and smaller passenger vehicles are among the worst. The major difference in size and weight means that there is often horrifying damage to the smaller...
What should you do after a trucking accident?
If you are involved in a trucking accident, it’s important that you take the right steps to seek medical care and make your claim against the truck driver or their employer. Not taking the steps necessary to take care of yourself or to build your case could have...
Large-truck collisions: 2019 Data Release
Most years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, performs studies and keeps data on the number of crashes in the country. The agency does this to identify areas of concern and to provide data to those who can address those issues. The statistics...
What are some of the most common injuries in trucking accidents?
Commercial trucking crashes are notorious for causing severe injuries. The big difference in size between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle can lead to severe injuries for the people in the smaller vehicle after a wreck. Commercial vehicle owner-operators and...
How often is the commercial driver at fault for a trucking crash?
After a car crash, police officers will have to investigate to determine fault. The insurance companies of the drivers involved in the crash may also conduct their own investigations. Information about what causes the crash will become part of the public record and...
What benefits are available after a loved one dies in a trucking crash?
There is no worse feeling than losing someone you love suddenly due to another person’s negligence. Unfortunately, many trucking collisions are a result of drivers who are pushing to complete jobs when they’re in a rush or too tired to drive safely. After a loved...
Truck drivers are at risk for distractions, too
The temptation to multi-task while behind the wheel is strong in casual drivers and commercial truck drivers alike. In fact, the truck drivers might be more prone to distraction simply because they are behind the wheel for such long stretches of time. The desire to...
The most common injuries in trucking accidents
If you make your living out on the road behind the wheel of a truck, you are exposed to a certain amount of risk that comes with the job. Truck drivers suffer serious injuries associated with their jobs every day. Even if you don’t get into an accident, you can still...
