Today's semi-trucks have many features that keep motorists safe in the event of a crash. Mansfield bars, also known as underride guards, can prevent fatalities in truck accidents. However, severe harm can still happen in truck accidents as well. The history of...
Trucks are a common sight on Georgia roads. Since they are traveling at such significant speeds, going great distances, and are so massive, a collision can cause untold damage and even death. When there is a truck wreck, those who were impacted should think about the...
Fatalities from motor vehicle accidents involving semi-trucks are on the rise. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that these tragic accidents increased by at least 1% in 2019. The data comes from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System...
Recent automotive research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has determined that big SUVs, pick-ups and vans are safer to drive than small cars. Not only do large passenger vehicles typically have better visibility, but the occupants of bigger,...
It's difficult enough to drive in close proximity to commercial trucks when conditions are perfect. But throw wet weather into the mix, such as a rainstorm, and you're even more concerned about your ability to stay safe.Fortunately, there are tips you can follow to...
The landscape of commercial trucking has changed over the years, and with that has come a change in why truckers get into accidents. For example, truckers in Georgia and across the U.S. have a lot more distractions to contend with than previously. To take these...
Federal statistics show that large truck crashes have been on the rise in Georgia and around the country. A 2007 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found that around 44% of two-vehicle accidents involving large trucks are caused primarily by the...
Truckers in Georgia may want to look over the following tips on how to avoid jackknifing. Jackknifing, where a truck folds in on itself, can occur in one of two ways. The trailer wheels can lose traction after harsh braking, known as trailer jackknifing, or the...
Most of us have driven past a harrowing accident at some point. Some of the most frightening ones involve large trucks. The sheer size of semis, as well as the speed these trucks attain on the freeways, can result in devastating accidents. You and other Georgia...
We read recently of a woman and two children involved in a violent crash south of Georgia. The 36-year-old Florida woman and two 8-year-old children had to be extricated from their Nissan Altima after it was in a crash with an 18-wheeler and became wedged under the...
