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Truck Driver Health Issues Can be Dangerous Published in truck accident on October 14, 2019.

Truck accidents are exceedingly dangerous accidents that often lead to serious injuries. Truck drivers are professional drivers who – as a result – are held to more exacting safety standards. Trucking, however, is sedentary work that requires long hours behind the wheel. The lifestyle itself can lead to health issues that render truck drivers more dangerous. If you’ve been injured… READ MORE

Holding Distracted Drivers Liable for Serious Injuries Published in Car Accidents on October 8, 2019.

When you get behind the wheel of your car, you take on the immense responsibility of helping to keep our roads safe for everyone who travels on them. When drivers, instead, allow themselves to become distracted by anything other than safely adhering to the rules of the road, they endanger everyone with whom they share the motorway. When a driver’s… READ MORE

Study Indicates that Georgia Drivers Are Among the Worst Tailgaters Published in Uncategorized on October 1, 2019.

Tailgating means driving too closely behind the vehicle in front of you, and it is dangerous at any speed. In fact, a new study forwarded by WSBTV in Atlanta finds that Georgia’s drivers are among the worst offenders when it comes to this dangerous practice. No matter where you happen to be, however, it’s important to recognize that when drivers… READ MORE

Common Causes of School Slip and Falls Published in Premises liability,school safety,slip and fall accidents on September 24, 2019.

When you send your children off to school each day, you expect them to learn in an environment that’s safe for them. If instead, your child is injured, it is very upsetting. The fact is, however, that schools and school grounds can be rife with risk factors related to slip and fall accidents. If your child has been injured in… READ MORE

How to Deal with a Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim Published in Workers Compensation on September 17, 2019.

If you’ve been hurt on the job, you’ve not only had a frightening, painful experience but you also face uncertainty regarding your ability to continue earning your livelihood. If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, it can leave you feeling hopeless, but that’s not the end of the story – your rights matter. If your workers’ compensation claim is denied,… READ MORE

How to Deal with a Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim Published in Workers Compensation on September 9, 2019.

If you’ve been hurt on the job, you’ve not only had a frightening, painful experience but you also face uncertainty regarding your ability to continue earning your livelihood. If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, it can leave you feeling hopeless, but that’s not the end of the story – your rights matter. If your workers’ compensation claim is denied,… READ MORE

TSC Recommends NHTSA mandate AEB on all large trucks Published in truck accident on September 3, 2019.

The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) has called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to mandate Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology in all large commercial trucks, but so far, NHTSA has failed to rule on the matter. Truck accidents account for many of the most horrific accidents on our roadways. While AEB safety technology is readily available, commercial trucks… READ MORE

Truck Safety 101: Stay Out of the No Zones Published in truck accident on August 26, 2019.

Car accidents are among the most dangerous and deadly accidents on our roadways. The sheer size differential between massive semis and our own vehicles is dangerous enough. Commercial trucks, however, also have huge blind spots – or no-zones – on every side of them that compound their danger. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck… READ MORE

How Much Can You Expect to Recover for Your Car Accident? Published in Car Accidents on August 19, 2019.

Every car accident is unique to its own individual circumstances. As such, it’s impossible to put an exact amount on how much you will recover in damages as a result of your car accident claim. Nevertheless, there are some basic categories of compensation that will help you better understand how much you are likely to recover if another driver leaves… READ MORE

Where Do Slip and Falls Occur? Published in Personal Injury,slip and fall accidents on August 12, 2019.

Slip and fall accidents are extremely common accidents that often lead to serious injuries. A slip and fall can happen nearly anywhere, but there are several places that these dangerous accidents happen most frequently. When you hear the term slip and fall, it may not strike fear in your heart, but these accidents can be surprisingly serious. If someone else’s… READ MORE

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  • Truck Driver Health Issues Can be Dangerous
    Truck accidents are exceedingly dangerous accidents that often lead to serious injuries. Truck drivers are professional drivers who – as a result – are held to more exacting safety standards. Trucking, however, is sedentary work that requires long hours behind the wheel. The lifestyle itself can lead to health issues that render truck drivers more […]
  • Holding Distracted Drivers Liable for Serious Injuries
    When you get behind the wheel of your car, you take on the immense responsibility of helping to keep our roads safe for everyone who travels on them. When drivers, instead, allow themselves to become distracted by anything other than safely adhering to the rules of the road, they endanger everyone with whom they share […]
  • Study Indicates that Georgia Drivers Are Among the Worst Tailgaters
    Tailgating means driving too closely behind the vehicle in front of you, and it is dangerous at any speed. In fact, a new study forwarded by WSBTV in Atlanta finds that Georgia’s drivers are among the worst offenders when it comes to this dangerous practice. No matter where you happen to be, however, it’s important […]
  • Common Causes of School Slip and Falls
    When you send your children off to school each day, you expect them to learn in an environment that’s safe for them. If instead, your child is injured, it is very upsetting. The fact is, however, that schools and school grounds can be rife with risk factors related to slip and fall accidents. If your […]