Georgia residents who drive on the interstate have seen for themselves how much higher the bottom of commercial truck trailers and beds are than the bumpers of ordinary cars. This mismatch in height of the “crush structures” of two vehicles highlights the risk of...
Truck accidents
Lawsuit claims negligence after semitruck tire causes fatal wreck
When a commercial vehicle causes an accident, there may be many parties responsible for the damages. Federal regulations place responsibility on the trucker, the trucking company, the manufacturer of the truck and any other individuals or companies that have a role in...
Fatal tractor trailer crash results in $280M jury award
A Georgia jury awarded $280 million to the surviving husband of a 58-year-old woman killed in a crash involving a tractor trailer. The verdict is one of the largest for a wrongful death claim in the Peach State, as reported by the CBS-affiliated television station...
Georgia couple receives $21.6 million in truck crash
Crashes involving semis and other large trucks are often serious and can be fatal. So, a couple who collided with a semi-truck in Dalton can count themselves as lucky to have survived with injuries. Nevertheless, the driver was severely injured to the point where he...
