One of the most critical components in a large commercial vehicle like a semi-truck is the braking system. Faulty or poorly-maintained brakes on large trucks can pose serious dangers to everyone sharing the road with these vehicles. What should you know about the part...
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What alcohol service issues may lead to dram shop lawsuits?
People who decide to break the law are generally liable for their own choices. However, not everyone willing to break the law can offset the consequences of their choices. People who drive after drinking are legally liable if they cause crashes because of their...
Contributing factors to trucking accidents in Georgia
Trucking accidents are a significant concern on Atlanta roads, mainly because of the state's extensive highway system and the many commercial vehicles that transverse it daily. Many of these tragic accidents lead to severe injuries and can be life-altering for the...
Behind the wheel: Are trucking companies putting unqualified drivers on Georgia’s roads?
Sharing the road with massive commercial trucks is a fact of life in Georgia. But how confident can you be that the person behind the wheel of that 18-wheeler is adequately trained and qualified? Trucking companies have a critical responsibility to ensure that their...
Cargo chaos: When improper loading turns trucks into ticking time bombs
The sight of a massive semi-truck barreling down the highway is a common one, often taken for granted. Yet, within the confines of that trailer lies a potential danger that few consider: improperly secured cargo. It's a hidden threat that can transform these vehicles...
3 reasons bar and restaurant workers may need to cut off a customer
Sometimes, the workers at bars, restaurants and other businesses licensed to dispense alcohol make mistakes. They violate liquor laws and open their employers up to legal and financial liability. Liquor laws in Georgia prohibit vending alcohol to someone already...
Truck drivers and drowsy driving: a dangerous combination
Drowsy driving can have devastating consequences and is prevalent among truck drivers, who may drive for long periods, drive at night, during inclement weather and more. What is drowsy driving? When a person drives a vehicle while sleepy or tired, they are driving...
Can road conditions lead to a truck accident?
Many reasons can lead to a fatal truck accident. Driver fatigue or improper loading can contribute to a truck accident. Other causes include manual, mental or visual distractions. Even drunk driving can lead to a deadly collision. However, road conditions are one of...
3 options for covering drunk driving crash costs in Georgia
Drunk driving collisions are notorious for being some of the worst crashes that occur on U.S. roads. Those operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol often behave in erratic ways that other drivers can't predict. They may also drive at very dangerous...
On the road to safety: What happens when a commercial truck does not follow the rules?
The traffic ahead grinds to a stop on a busy freeway. We hit the brakes in time to avoid an accident, only to look up in our rearview mirror and see a massive eighteen-wheeler approaching fast. Our heart rate accelerates, and we hope the driver is paying attention,...