Friday, May 30th, 2014
You’ve no doubt seen logging trucks loaded with trees and logs as you drive down any of the major highways in Georgia. Because the logging and paper industry is an important part of the Georgia economy, logging truck accidents are bound to happen.
When these overloaded trucks go out of control, unmarked tree trunks and… Read More
Friday, May 30th, 2014
Garbage truck accidents can result in serious injury and even death due to the weight and size of the truck. Because garbage truck drivers have many blind spots, they can easily cause an accident with another vehicle or pedestrians. Frequent stops and difficult maneuvers through residential areas only increase the possibility of a garbage truck… Read More
Friday, May 30th, 2014
A flatbed truck is a truck that is entirely flat, meaning it has no roof or sides. Flatbed trucks allow individuals to quickly and easily load non-perishable goods that won’t be harmed by rain or other elements.
Flatbed truck accidents typically occur due to careless behavior. For example:
A flatbed truck driver may be inattentive… Read More
Friday, May 30th, 2014
Dump truck accidents are more common than you think. Most people see dump trucks on a regular basis, but like any truck driver, a dump truck driver is subject to certain rules designed to minimize wrecks or accidents. Dump trucks sometimes collide with other vehicles including cars and trucks. When this happens, drivers and passengers… Read More
Friday, May 30th, 2014
Tips for Staying Safe on Long Road Trips
According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are approximately 50,000 tractor trailer accidents each year, which result in almost 5,000 fatalities. The DOT also notes that 98% of these fatalities consists of occupants of passenger vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
While sharing the road with tractor… Read More
Friday, May 30th, 2014
Turn to Pope & Howard, P.C., experienced Georgia tractor trailer accident lawyers.
A tractor trailer wreck in Georgia is not an uncommon occurrence. Unfortunately, these wrecks are frequently tragic because of the sheer size and power of tractor trailers. A tractor trailer crash is not just another car wreck and a lawyer only experienced in… Read More