The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the agency responsible for regulating the trucking industry, reports that well over 300,000 truck crashes each year result in injuries as well as a few thousand fatalities. This includes truck accidents that occur each year across Georgia and Gwinnett County. If you have been in a truck accident, […]

Many homeowners fail to realize just how many potential hazards exist around their homes. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize those hazards and keep you and your family safer. With these tips, you can avoid many of the most common hazards in your home. Tip #1: Install handrails around your stairs and […]

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, unsafe driving behavior caused 70 percent of the fatalities in vehicle crashes in 2018. Of these, 17 percent were pedestrians. This means that in 2018, 1,514 deaths could have been prevented. In many cases, when someone’s driving behavior is unsafe, you could prevent getting into an accident if […]

If you have suffered injuries as a result of another party’s negligent inaction or actions, Georgia law permits you to sue for damages related to your injuries in civil court. Severe injuries cause physical pain, emotional stress, and financial burden for victims. Taking legal action cannot undo the pain you have suffered and continue to […]

A T-bone accident results when one car strikes another directly in the side, making a “T” shape with the two vehicles. Most often, T-bone accidents occur in intersections, often as a result of one driver failing to stop properly at an intersection. Following a T-bone accident, police officers, attorneys, or insurance companies may need to […]

There’s something calming about just taking a walk down the street and enjoying the beautiful Georgia weather. Not only is walking good for your mental and physical well-being, but it also benefits the environment. However, a disturbing trend in Georgia right now may make many pedestrians reconsider walking from one destination to the next. Over […]

Driving Over the Speed Limit Causes 26 Percent of all Fatal Accidents Fatal accidents on the roadways occur for a variety of reasons. However, certain driving behaviors more commonly cause accidents than others. Driving at excessive speeds is not only a major contributor to car collisions, but also a leading cause of accident fatalities. However, […]

The aftermath of one car accident may look like another, but the circumstances surrounding them are rarely the same. Fault, insurance policies, and court awards can all vary depending on the specific situation. While no one can guarantee the exact value of a case, an injured party may be able to roughly estimate the amount […]

The term road rash is all too familiar for bikers and cyclists. Road rash is a type of friction burn or skin abrasion that occurs when a person’s body comes into contact with the rough surface of the road. Any accident victim can suffer road rash if they get thrown from their vehicle. However, those […]

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Large commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks, play an important role in our economy. Any motor vehicle crash is upsetting, but those involved in truck crashes often have serious or even fatal injuries—and they’re not sure who caused them or where to turn for compensation. That’s where a truck accident lawyer can help. […]