When a family loses a loved one because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, they may have the right to pursue compensation and justice in a wrongful death claim. However, Georgia law sets a...
Commercial Truck Weight Limits in Georgia
November 21, 2023
The federal government typically establishes truck weight limits, but states have them, too. National trucking regulations dictate that a semi-truck and trailer’s combined weight cannot exceed 8...
What Happens If You Get Hit by a FedEx Truck in Georgia?
October 14, 2023
FedEx is one of the largest shipping companies in the world. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the company owns over 35,000 vehicles and employs over 42,000 driver...
What trucks need USDOT numbers and why
September 6, 2023
Companies that operate commercial vehicles for hauling cargo or transporting passengers in interstate commerce must obtain a registration number from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Tru...
Georgia dram shop laws
August 31, 2023
Were you injured in an accident with a drunk driver? Was the driver served alcohol at a business or private party shortly before getting behind the wheel? If so, you may be eligible to file a claim se...
Georgia’s most dangerous highways
August 17, 2023
Traffic accidents can happen nearly anywhere. But they frequently occur on highways, where traffic is often heavy or traveling at high speeds. Many of Georgia’s most dangerous highways are in Atlant...
Are DUI laws different for truckers
August 9, 2023
The law sets a higher standard for commercial truck drivers. Georgia and federal law set the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for commercial truck drivers at 0.04 percent. For all other drivers...
What is the safest way to pass a truck
July 6, 2023
Passing a truck on the road is often necessary but can be risky. The safest way to pass a truck involves: Making sure you have clear visibility in the truck’s side mirror, Signaling your intent...
Do I Have to Accept an Insurance Adjuster’s Offer?
May 22, 2023
Car accidents often result in serious injuries, lost wages, medical bills, and other losses. If you were hurt in a car accident someone else caused, their insurer might contact you to settle your clai...
Types of Compensation Available in Personal Injury Cases
April 13, 2023
After suffering injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may wonder what compensation you could recover in a personal injury case. In Georgia, compensation in personal injury...