Georgia ranks 4th highest in the nation when it comes to fatal car crashes, according to statistical data. A recent article published by WSAV news noted more than 1,500 people tragically died from traffic-related accidents in Georgia, making the Peach State rank 4th in the nation for the deadliest roadways. By mid-February of 2017, there …
Driver Shortage Crisis Exacerbating Truck Accident Issue
When it comes to truck accidents, the statistics are nothing short of alarming: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2014, there were close to 4,000 fatal crashes involving large trucks and similar vehicles killing over 4,000 people. And when large or commercial trucks are involved in accidents with …
Dangerous Characteristics of Trucks
The size, shape, weight, and configuration of a semi-tractor trailer combination, a.k.a. truck, semi, big rig, and 18-wheeler, inherently lend themselves to disaster when things go wrong. A big rig consists of a tractor that is hooked onto a trailer at a pivot point that allows maneuverability, especially when backing. The trailer component of …