Despite the pandemic, school closures, and more people working from home, traffic fatalities increased in 2020 compared to 2019. At the height of pandemic closures, traffic on Georgia roadways decreased
Estate of Accident Victim Settles for $1.9m When Semi Blocked Traffic to Back Up
A truck driver attempted to back his semi into a driveway at one night about 9PM in Newnan, Georgia. He blocked three lanes of the road, and his big rig
Marietta Teacher Killed in Truck-Motorcycle Collision
The school and community surrounding Marietta in Cobb County are mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and football coach at Osborne High. The Georgia State Patrol says that 29-year-old
Where are a Semi-Truck’s Blind Spots and Why Should I Avoid Them?
“If You Can Read This, I Can’t See You.” You may have seen this on the back of a semi-tractor-trailer. Semi trucks in the U.S. are an average of 72
Can You Get Punitive Damages in a Tractor-Trailer Accident?
A federal district court in Georgia recently ruled that an accident victim’s claim for punitive damages under state law could proceed. The lawsuit stemmed from an accident in which a
How Insurance Policies May Be Interpreted in Trucking Accident Cases
A recent lawsuit in Georgia federal district court examined a commercial automobile insurance policy issued by Progressive to one of the defendants in a wrongful death case. Exactly who and
Who’s at Fault in a “Chain Reaction” Crash?
You’ve heard of a chain reaction. In science, it’s a chemical reaction in which the products themselves promote or spread the reaction, which under certain conditions may accelerate dramatically. Or
Do the Federal Motor Carrier Rules Apply to Shippers Who Hire Independent Contractors?
Do the Federal Motor Carrier Rules Apply to Shippers Who Hire Independent Contractors? That was the question in a recent Georgia court case. In 2015, Christopher Hinson was driving a
Truck Spills Manure and Closes Lanes by I-75 On-Ramp in Macon
“S—t” happens. It’s a vulgar saying and you’ve undoubtedly heard that saying before, and when a semi or large commercial truck loses its load, accidents can happen. Recently, an accident
Does Georgia Permit Direct Actions Against a Trucking Company’s Insurance Carrier?
Does Georgia Permit Direct Actions Against a Trucking Company’s Insurance Carrier? This was the question in a recent appeal, and the answer is “it depends.” The Georgia Court of Appeals