Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are scary even when no injuries are involved, and at worst, they can be life-threatening. While some of them are due to driver error or issues with road conditions, one of the biggest causes of truck accidents in Georgia is insufficient maintenance...

Truck drivers could find themselves running behind schedule, a problem that might greatly upset those expecting a delivery. Rushing to arrive at a Georgia destination comes with many risks. Driving over the speed limit increases the chances of an accident. Driving too...

For all of the safety improvements that have been made to vehicles over the past few years, truck accidents remain a major safety threat on the road in Georgia and across the country. Here is a look at the trends that drivers in Valdosta should know about. Truck...

Federal regulations set strict limits on how many hours truck drivers can work per day. The purpose is to give drivers time to sleep and reduce the risk of serious truck accidents due to drowsy driving. While these regulations shape trucking companies' official...

All motorists who speed in Georgia pose a threat to you and everyone else on the road. Yet, when those speeding are also sitting behind the wheel of large commercial trucks, they become even more of a highway hazard. Safety advocates have long argued that there is a...

Whether you drive a car, ride a motorcycle, walk or bike, you need to keep an eye out for hazards on the road and take steps to avoid a traffic accident. Unfortunately, some drivers do not pay attention to traffic safety guidelines and certain vehicles, such as large...

As a driver or a passenger in a car, you may worry about other large and oversized vehicles you share the road with. Road rage in particular can cause accidents and crashes. By being able to notice the signs of this phenomenon in truck drivers, you can try to stay...

When you are traveling in a passenger vehicle in Georgia and you collide with a commercial truck, your chances of suffering a serious injury or fatality are far higher than those faced by the truck driver. The chances of you colliding with that truck may increase if...

When truck accidents happen, many drivers may assume that these truckers were simply on the road for too long. However, truck drivers can only drive for a certain number of hours each day. Professional truck drivers have to follow hours-of-service regulations....

Georgia drivers deserve to have a safe experience on the road. Drivers all work toward keeping themselves and others safe. However, there are some situations in which unsafe driving occurs. Drowsy driving is one such example. It is widespread in the common population...