How Could a Truck Driver Be Responsible for a Wide Right Turn Accident?

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caution wide turns sign on a semi-truck

Have you ever noticed that many large commercial trucks have a small sign on the back of the trailer that reads: “Caution, This Vehicle Makes Wide Right Turns?” If so, you might also have wondered, who is responsible when that wide right turn leads to an accident? When is the truck driver responsible? If not […]

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What Is On a Truck’s Black Box? 

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If you were injured in a truck accident caused by a negligent truck driver or trucking company in Lawrenceville, you could seek compensation from the at-fault party. However, truck accident cases are complex, and there are often multiple liable parties who could be responsible for compensating you. To establish liability, you will need to gather […]

How Are Truck Accidents Different Than Car Accidents

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tractor-trailer rolled over from accident

While any motor vehicle accident has the potential to cause serious injury and extensive property damage, collisions involving 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles can be particularly devastating. When a large commercial vehicle weighing up to 80,000 pounds hits a smaller passenger vehicle, motorcycle, cyclist, or pedestrian, anyone not inside the truck is at risk […]

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18-Wheeler Crashes in Georgia: By the Numbers

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Georgia depends on tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks to ship much of the goods we need, but these vehicles can be incredibly dangerous to other drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there were 4,415 fatal crashes and another 107,000 crashes in which at least one person was injured in 2018. […]

What Happens When a Truck Driver Causes a Fatal Car Accident?

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Commercial vehicle parked in Georgia lot

Accidents between trucks and cars put motorists and their passengers in great peril. The unfortunate fact for drivers is that this risk is getting higher due to the sheer number of trucks on the road. More than three-and-a-half million truck drivers in the United States carry almost two-thirds of the nation’s freight. While society as […]

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Tow Truck Accidents

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Motor vehicle collisions that involve tow trucks can occur for many different reasons. In some instances, the operator of the tow truck may be solely responsible for the accident. However, other individuals and entities may potentially share in the responsibility for a tow truck accident. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident that […]

Seven Types of Truck Accidents

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is the agency responsible for regulating the trucking industry, estimates well over 100,000 truck accidents resulting in injury each year on the nation’s interstates, highways, and byways. This includes almost 5,000 fatal truck crashes. A semi-truck, when fully loaded, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, in comparison […]

Types of Compensation in a Truck Accident Claim

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It’s the scenario that every driver on the road hopes never happens to them – you’re in an accident that involves a large truck. The dangers of colliding with a truck are too numerous to count, and there is a high risk of being seriously hurt or killed in this situation. The emotional trauma and […]

The Dangers of Speeding Truck Drivers

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Semis driving on Georgia highway

Large commercial trucks speeding down the interstate or the highway are an unfortunately common sight throughout Georgia and the rest of the United States. While many of us have been known to drive a few miles per hour over the posted speed limit, it’s against the law, and it puts everyone at risk—especially when you’re […]

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How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim?

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Car in an accident with a dump truck

If you have suffered injuries as a result of a truck driver’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a claim or lawsuit against the responsible truck driver, as well as the trucking company. You should be aware, however, that time may be of the essence in your case and that you must file your […]

Car in an accident with a dump truck