Can a truck be liable for a side underride collision in Georgia?
A side underride collision happens when a vehicle strikes the side of a long trailer and slides beneath it, often where the gap between the trailer body and the road...
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Is a trucking company liable for failing to properly train its driver?
A motor carrier that puts a driver behind the wheel without adequate training can face liability in its own right, separate from any fault the driver carries for the crash...
Should the carrier have checked the driver’s PSP crash and inspection history?
A motor carrier is expected to investigate a driver's safety background before putting him on the road, and the Pre-Employment Screening Program, or PSP, is one tool that makes a...
What FMCSA cargo securement rules apply when freight falls off a truck?
When a load shifts, spills, or drops onto the roadway, federal cargo securement standards usually frame the safety question. Those rules set how commercial freight must be contained and tied...
Can dashcam video help prove the other driver caused my Georgia crash?
Dashcam footage can be some of the most persuasive evidence in a Georgia crash claim. A clear recording of the moments before impact often shows directly what each driver did,...
Who is liable when a wrong-way driver hits me on a Georgia road?
A head-on or angled crash caused by someone traveling against traffic almost always points to the wrong-way driver in Georgia. Driving on the incorrect side of the road breaks one...
Can missing hazmat or tanker endorsements show the carrier was negligent?
A driver hauling hazardous materials or operating a tanker without the required endorsement was not properly qualified for that specialized work, and that gap can be evidence of carrier negligence....
How does a driver’s expired DOT medical certificate affect liability?
A commercial driver must hold a current medical certificate confirming he is physically fit to operate a heavy truck. When that certificate has lapsed, the driver was not properly qualified...
Who is liable in a head-on crash when a driver crossed the center line?
The driver who left their own side of the road and crossed the center line into oncoming traffic is normally liable for a head-on collision. Georgia requires vehicles to keep...