Rear-end collisions are among Georgia’s most common types of accidents. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that of the nearly 400,000 crashes statewide in one recent year, about 36 percent were rear-end collisions. Unfortunately, they often cause their victims severe injuries and financial instability. Knowing what to do if you’ve been rear-ended can make a […]

In many truck accident claims, a trucking company can be held liable if a truck driver’s negligence caused the crash under the legal theory of employer liability or “respondeat superior.” In plain English, employers can be held liable for the negligence committed by their employees in the course and scope of an employee’s job duties. […]

If you were injured in a truck accident caused by a negligent truck driver in Georgia, you may be facing the challenges of a lengthy physical recovery combined with mounting medical bills and lost wages. Accidents involving commercial trucks can be disastrous, and no one knows this more than those who have sustained injuries. It […]

People often hear the term pain and suffering connected with a truck accident. It is one of those legal terms that is often used but little understood by many when they suffered injuries in a crash. While we can provide a legal definition of the term, how it is applied may vary widely in your […]

If you or a loved one sustained an injury in a truck accident, the strength of the evidence that you present either to the insurance company or at trial would decide if you can receive compensation and how much you get. It follows that you need to have evidence when you submit your claim, or […]

FedEx has seen its revenues and price of shares move higher as U.S. commerce moves more through the air than ever. The rise of online shopping and the demise of the retail store means that individuals and entities send cargo through carriers such as the USPS, UPS, and FedEx more frequently. It seems as if […]

Serious accidents that involve large trucks, tractor-trailers, big rigs, and other large commercial vehicles can lead to equally serious injuries and other damages. This is especially true when a big truck collides with a much smaller passenger vehicle. The force of the collision could throw the passenger vehicle’s occupants back and forth and from side […]

Accidents with large commercial trucks can be devastating, a fact that isn’t surprising considering trucks like 18-wheelers can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Commercial trucks also include delivery trucks, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, tow trucks, and dump trucks. The large size of these vehicles means that even commercial trucks traveling at relatively slow speeds can cause […]

UPS is one of the largest package delivery services in the world. UPS, FedEx, the United States Postal Service, and DHL compete in the delivery space. In one recent year, UPS had annual revenues that topped $74 billion and adjusted earnings that topped $6.5 billion. The company delivered over five billion parcels and packages in […]

Claimants often find themselves overwhelmed with questions and concerns following serious truck accidents. From filing insurance claims to asking whether you’ll work again, the administrative aftermath of truck crashes often adds to your physical trauma. Experienced truck accident attorneys act as confidential resources for claimants stuck by commercial motor vehicles. Most truck accident firms handle […]