What Not to Do After an Atlanta Truck Accident
Truck accidents in the Atlanta area can cause serious injuries or fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were 155 truck crash fatalities in 2014 and 182 in 2015. Nationally, in 2015, out of 32,166 fatal crashes,…
Does Your Teen Know How to Stay Safe around Trucks?
The time has come – your teenager has passed their driving test and has their license – at least their intermediate license. While intermediate licenses in Georgia do have many restrictions to keep novice drivers safe, holders of these licenses…
The Aftermath of a Big Rig Crash
An accident involving an eighteen-wheeler can be terrifying. The trauma of the accident may continue for a long time afterwards. Accident victims often feel overwhelmed in the weeks and months after a traumatic accident and struggle with what to do…
Truck Accident Liability Can Be Complicated
Accidents involving large trucks and tractor-trailers are a major highway hazard. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,903 persons were killed and about 111,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2014. Almost three-fourths of the deaths…
The Dangers of Commercial Truck Brake Failure
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as many as 29 percent of truck accidents involve brake failure. Although any type of brake failure can lead to serious injuries, it has especially devastating results when trucks are involved….
