No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, and especially in one with a tractor-trailer rig. They also happen far too often in the state of Georgia where pass-through commercial traffic is both abundant and constant. And when truck accidents happen, they...
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The differences between semi-truck and car accidents
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 17, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Personal injuries happen with all sorts of wrecks. Victims do not care if their pain comes from a microcar or a big rig. What matters to them is receiving compensation for their suffering. That said, certain elements differentiate these types of accidents. An attorney...
Microsleep episodes can lead to auto accidents in Georgia
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 3, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Microsleep is a serious risk for truck drivers as well as other drivers on the road. It is an occurrence that can cause any driver to become unable to react to obstacles, curves, other cars or anything else, thereby presenting a danger to everyone. What is microsleep?...
What are non-preventable causes of commercial truck accidents?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Feb 2, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Accidents involving commercial trucks on Georgia roads can have devastating consequences. Unfortunately, not all of these crashes can be prevented. Some factors render commercial truck accidents non-preventable. What constitutes preventable truck accidents? Often,...
An overloaded tractor-trailer, a crash and devastating injuries
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 22, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents
Large, overloaded trucks violate various state and federal regulations and are among the top causes of truck-related crashes. An overloaded truck traveling on a busy interstate such as I-75 is a danger to nearby motorists since a crash could result in catastrophic...
Some reasons why truck accidents happen
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 20, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Large commercial vehicles are involved in less than 3% of the traffic accidents in Georgia and around the country, but those collisions account for almost 15% of all road fatalities. Semi-tractor trailers cause more deaths and serious injuries when they crash because...
Teen truckers now making interstate trips
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 20, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Teenagers in Georgia who have dreamed of becoming a trucker one day were born during the right time. The trucking industry is so short on qualified drivers right now that it is relaxing age requirements. Now, qualified 18-year-old truck drivers can be hired for...
Garbage truck accidents lead to serious injuries
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Dec 24, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are devastating and can leave Georgia residents reeling with serious injuries. Unfortunately, accidents involving garbage trucks are on the rise. Why are garbage truck accidents so serious? Truck accidents are significantly dangerous due to the size...
Are rollovers worse when a truck crashes?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Nov 29, 2021 | Truck Accidents
A rollover represents one of the most dangerous outcomes during a car crash. With a rollover, the vehicle overturns, and the roof may not support the vehicle's weight, sometimes causing crushing injuries to those inside. There are numerous vehicles on the road in...
Pursuing a truck accident claim
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Nov 16, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents could leave those injured in the collision seeking compensation. Damage to a vehicle and a trip to the emergency room might only reflect the beginnings of the costs involved post-accident. Not surprisingly, those hurt by a negligent truck driver in...
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