Here in Cobb County along I-75 and along the other roads and highways, big rigs, 18-wheelers, tractor trailers and tankers can be some of the most dangerous vehicles on the highways particularly in bad weather. It is self-evident that wrecks involving big trucks are far worse that crashes involving cars and small trucks. The sheer …
When Multiple Parties Are Involved in Your Acworth Car Accident
While many car accidents involve just two drivers, there are also many Georgia car accidents that involve multiple parties. When this circumstance arises, a plaintiff – or the person seeking monetary compensation for injuries suffered as a result of the collision – may file a lawsuit against multiple parties, known as defendants. It is no …
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 …
Hazardous Material Traveling Our Roadways

Trucks bring good things. From the fruit we eat to the toys our children play with, consumer goods must travel from points of manufacture to points of retail, or to logistics warehouses for sorting and final delivery to consumers. Likewise, raw materials such as lumber are driven aboard trucks. What Are Hazardous Materials? …