On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Oct 22, 2020 | Trucking
Drivers these days face an abundance of distractions like cellphones and other gadgets that can take focus off of the road. Every year, distracted driving causes thousands of injuries and deaths in Georgia and across the country. Even though commercial truck drivers...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Sep 23, 2020 | Trucking
Just as your car requires regular maintenance to stay safely operational, the big rigs on Georgia’s roadways require regular maintenance and repair. What happens, though, if trucking companies do not properly maintain their fleet? Who is responsible for maintenance of...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Trucking
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says a new study shows automatic breaking and other electronic warning systems could prevent two out of every five crashes involving semi trucks. The IIHS says these systems lower speeds by over 50%, drastically...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Sep 3, 2020 | Trucking
As the U.S. economy continues to grow, more commercial vehicles like tractor-trailers are needed to transport goods across the country. For Georgia motorists in passenger vehicles, traveling at high speeds on crowded interstates near these massive trucks can be...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Jul 16, 2020 | Trucking
Wrecks involving commercial trucks are among the most catastrophic. Often, victims suffer severe injuries; many do not survive. They and their families can wind up paying for massive medical bills, lost wages and funeral expenses. On top of this, many people...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Trucking
Any car wreck that involves a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck probably causes substantial damage to the smaller vehicle. In many cases, commercial trucking crashes can also result in life-altering or fatal injuries for the people in the smaller passenger...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Apr 6, 2020 | Trucking
There are certain conditions that most people readily acknowledge make them worse drivers. Intoxication is the most readily-acknowledged dangerous condition for drivers, but it is far from the only one. Distraction has recently become a top concern among policymakers...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Dec 19, 2019 | Trucking
Nearly 5,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving large trucks in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Almost half of those crashes were the fault of the truck driver or caused by faulty equipment. In many of these...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Oct 24, 2019 | Trucking
When people think of crashes involving massive commercial-sized trucks, they often think of the collisions: a truck rear-ending a stopped vehicle or smashing into oncoming traffic after crossing the center line. While these are certainly some of the most catastrophic...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Oct 23, 2019 | Trucking
Being the victim of a trucking accident can be a terrifying experience. The size that makes them crucial for transporting goods can become a nightmare if they’re not meeting safety standards. Those trucks must be engineering marvels to handle the transportation of so...
