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McArthur Personal Injury Blog
Rates of fatal truck accidents projected to rise
Sharing the roads with large trucks is an everyday, and normally very safe, occurrence. Most truck drivers have specialized training and knowledge on handling their vehicles, and they are all too aware of the potential dangers. Sadly, this isn’t always enough to...
5 common causes of truck accidents
Georgia is a significant thoroughfare for transportation traffic up and down the East Coast and connecting with western hubs. With this level of truck traffic passing through the state, it is no wonder that smaller passenger vehicles must share the road with...
How brake problems may go ignored before a truck crash
Not all truck crashes are caused by a poor decision on the part of the driver. In some cases, these vehicles are dangerously primed for an accident before they ever hit the road. Trucking companies are expected to inspect their vehicles on a regular basis and make any...
Statistics for truck accidents paint a grim picture
It is not difficult to understand why a crash with a large commercial truck could prove deadly. The size and weight of these vehicles mean that people in passenger cars are especially vulnerable in a collision with a truck. These types of crashes often increase the...
Awards for trucking accidents are going up
A trucking industry report suggests that damages awards for the victims of truck accidents have gone up significantly since 2010. It also found that the number of jury awards of more than $1 million has gone up more than ten times over the past 14 years or so....
Truck drivers falling asleep at the wheel can cause major crashes
Lack of sleep is a common problem in the U.S. that unfortunately leads to a serious danger: drowsy driving. This is especially dangerous when the driver who did not get enough sleep is operating an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck. Truckers often work very long...
Study hopes to identify causes of fatal truck accidents
Semi-trucks are a common sight on American roadways these days. They are responsible for the transport of a significant portion of goods around the nation. The trucking industry also helps a great number of other industries thrive. However, tractor trailers still...
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...
