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January - 2023
While most people will be quick to point the finger at the truck driver after a semi-truck crash, the liability usually lies with the trucking company. This isn’t only because they employ the potentially at-fault driver, it is because one of the leading causes of […]
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December - 2022
Federal guidelines limit how long commercial truck drivers can sit behind the wheel at a stretch, as well as how long of a break they need between driving stretches, but it doesn’t always work. With a national shortage of drivers and a steady increase over […]
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December - 2022
If there is one thing many of us know, it’s that car wrecks cause bad traffic. Until the damaged vehicles can be towed away and debris cleared off the road, other drivers may not be able to safely get past the crash scene. Even if […]
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November - 2022
Big truck crashes rank among the deadliest wrecks. They also lead to some of the hardest injury and wrongful death claims to win. In Alabama, insurers show no mercy. If they assign even 1 percent of blame to a victim, such as speeding before the […]
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November - 2022
Drowsy driving is a serious cause of car accidents. It affects many types of people, including late shift workers, commercial truck drivers, people with sleep disorders, and people who are just staying out late. It especially becomes a problem in the fall and winter months […]
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October - 2022
Most people associate semi trucks with highways. When side impact truck crashes come up, many assume they involve jackknife accidents. In reality, many of these collisions happen when commercial trucks leave the highway and move onto local roads to make deliveries. These situations often lead […]
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October - 2022
All drivers carry a duty to avoid harming others. Many believe blind spots excuse responsibility since the driver cannot see what is there. That assumption leads people to consult personal injury accident lawyers after a crash. In court, this argument fails. Blind spots do not […]
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October - 2022
Unlike some states that only require helmets for riders under the age of 18, or don’t require them at all, Georgia and Alabama both require all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet at all times. Failure to wear a helmet can result in […]
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October - 2022
When people hear the term “truck crash”, they often picture an overturned 18 wheeler on the highway. That image fits, but it is not the whole picture. Our firm has also handled cases involving smaller commercial trucks, such as box trucks, as well as construction […]
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September - 2022
Auto insurance exists to help crash victims pay for medical bills and related expenses. The issue is how quickly those costs pile up. An ambulance ride can run into the thousands, and many drivers carry only the minimum coverage required by law. When policy limits […]
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