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Key Points: Table of Contents How Does the Size and Weight of a Truck Compare to a Car, and Why Does this Matter in a Truck Crash? In stark contrast to the average car weight of 3,000 to 4,000 pounds, trucks, commercial 18-wheelers, and semi-trucks weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds! This significant disparity in size […]
Key Points: Table of Contents After a truck accident, it’s important to remember that the trucking company, the driver, and the vehicle could have caused the incident. This can be the result of poor driver training, not performing regular maintenance of the truck, or allowing the driver to work beyond the legally permitted hours. For […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What Are Hours-of-Service Regulations? ‘Hours-of-service’ regulations are rules to limit the number of hours that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver can drive or be on duty in a given period of time. The purpose for these regulations is to prevent driver fatigue and reduce the risk of accidents involving commercial […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Truck accidents are entirely too common. Unfortunately, a significant number of these accidents are caused by improperly secured cargo items falling off truck trailers, particularly flatbeds. Flatbed trucks are often used when the cargo being transported does not need refrigeration and won’t be harmed by exposure to the elements. When […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Do We Have Numbers on Hit-and-Run Truck Accidents? Unfortunately, there’s not a ton of data specifically on hit-and-run accidents involving trucks that’s widely available. But places like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety do offer stats on hit-and-runs in general and truck […]
Key Points: Table of Contents In trucking accidents or other commercial vehicle wrecks, a central issue is not only who caused a collision or injury, but how much insurance is available and what the insurance policies will cover. In the State of Georgia, insurance on commercial vehicles is set at specific amounts, often based on […]
Key Points: In Georgia each truck accident settlement varies greatly. There is no standard amount because every case is unique, depending on the specific details and consequences. Table of Contents What is the Average Settlement Value of a Truck Accident Settlement? Discussing “averages” in truck accident settlements can be misleading if you’re trying to identify […]
Key Points: Table of Contents In many Atlanta or Georgia truck accident cases, you can sue the trucking insurance company directly in what is known as a direct action. This means that—unlike in Georgia car accident cases – the insurance company can be a defendant in your case. In court, this can be a significant […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Among large cities in the United States, Metro Atlanta has one of the fastest growing populations because of the sharp increase in people moving from other regions. Because people are buying and selling homes at such a high rate, there are more moving trucks on Atlanta roads than ever before. […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Injured by a sleepy, tired or exhausted tractor-trailer driver? If you have suffered in such a collision, or a loved-one has been hurt or killed, you may still be wondering what to do about it and which Atlanta law firm to hire and investigate your case. The Millar Law Firm […]
