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McArthur Personal Injury Blog
The hidden costs of a truck accident
Accidents involving 18-wheelers are commonly more devastating to the victims of these accidents. Due to the massive size of a commercial truck, passengers of standard vehicles see much more severe injuries compared to collisions between vehicles of the same size. The...
Most people surveyed admit to being distracted drivers
This summer will mark two years since the Hands-Free Georgia Act became law. The law, which bans drivers from using their hands to operate their smartphone or any similar device, joined the trend of state lawmakers combating the huge public safety hazard of distracted...
Fatal trucking accident statistics: What the numbers tell us
Commercial trucks are a vital part of the economy. We all owe truck drivers a debt of gratitude for their hard work and dedication to what they do. Yet, truck drivers are still people and can make mistakes while driving. Unfortunately, their mistakes behind the wheel...
Being hit by flying objects from trucks is still an accident
Flying debris, unsecured cargo, sticks or rocks can create significant damage to your car and even your person. They can get kicked up by spinning tires, tossed out windows or fly off the top of a truck on the highway. Even the smallest pebble can create a serious...
3 causes of equipment failure in semi-truck accidents
The Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a report in 2018 that truck transportation was the most dangerous of major industries it reports within. Drivers and truck drivers account for over 2% of the total workforce, with about 18.4% of all occupational fatalities. It...
Kathy McArthur earns spot as a Top 10 Attorney by Super Lawyers
For the second year in a row, Kathy McArthur of McArthur Law Firm has been named as a Top 10 Attorney in Georgia. She has earned a spot in the top 10 listing in 2020 and 2019, while being named in the top 100 listing in 2018. Each year, Super Lawyers recognize the top...
Advocates want underride guards to prevent truck accidents
Getting in a motor vehicle accident with a semi-truck is nothing to take lightly. There is significant risk that someone in a passenger vehicle will suffer serious injury or even die in an accident with a semi-truck. The enormity of the truck compared to the car makes...
A structured settlement might be a solution to your truck crash
There are so many things pressing needs when you are the victim of a semitruck crash. Your health and whether you will ever walk again. Your career and whether you will work again. Your long-term care and whether you can provide for your family. Your lawsuit and...
How and why truck accidents happen
Tractor-trailers on the road are a part of modern life. We rely on these big rigs to transport goods of all kinds all around the nation. Drivers are hard-working and dedicated, and most of them are committed to doing their part to keep roads safe for all drivers....
Was poor truck maintenance responsible for your accident?
There are so many unanswered questions when a semi-truck injures you in an accident. How long will it take to recover? Who will cover living expenses for your wife and children? Do pain and suffering entitle you to damages? You deserve compensation for physical...
