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Proper Training Is Intended to Prevent Accidents Commercial truck accidents often have devastating consequences, but they can be preventable through proper driver training. A well-trained driver is better prepared to deal with hazards, drive defensively, and ensure their own safety and the safety of other people on the road. Unfortunately, not all commercial drivers in […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Truck Drivers Lives are Full of Distractions We can all identify the frustrations associated with distractions. The daily life of a truck driver, however, can be like one long distraction. Most of us only spend a few minutes behind the wheel of a vehicle every day. Truck drivers spend hour […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Do Mechanical Failures Cause Semi-Truck Accidents? Thousands of 18-wheelers traverse the Atlanta metro area’s highway system every day, and these big rigs have to share the road with many other vehicles – including passenger cars. To keep everyone safe, it’s important that every component of these massive trucks function properly. […]
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 […]
