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Signs of Truck Driver Fatigue

By Butler Prather LLP on October 18, 2020

Any time you are driving on the roadway around larger commercial trucks, you probably take precautions to avoid any possible collisions. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Collisions with these trucks often result in severe injuries for those inside traditional passenger vehicles. One of the main causes of truck accidents is truck driver fatigue. Here, we want to discuss the signs you can look out for that indicate that a truck driver is fatigued behind the wheel. Armed with this information, you may be able to…

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What Is A Jackknife Truck Accident?

By Butler Prather LLP on September 10, 2020

Commercial trucks are much larger and weigh much more than traditional passenger vehicles. Accidents involving large commercial vehicles are often devastating for victims. While truck drivers and trucking companies have stringent requirements they must abide by in order to remain safe on the roadway, accidents involving large trucks can and do occur. Jackknife accidents are amongst the most dangerous type of collisions that can occur involving large commercial trucks. Here, we want to discuss what a jackknife truck accident is and what a victim can do in the aftermath to recover compensation for their injuries and property damage. Understanding jackknife…

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Rental Truck Accidents In GA

By Butler Prather LLP on August 19, 2020

It is not uncommon to see someone driving a moving vehicle such as a U-Haul, Budget Rental, Penske, or other moving truck when you are out on the roadways of Georgia. These vehicles provide a relatively inexpensive way for a person to move their property from place to place, whether this be across town or across the country. However, accidents involving these large moving trucks can lead to severe injuries for those involved. The reality is that it does not take any special certifications to be able to rent and operate these vehicles, and crashes caused by inexperienced drivers are…

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What is a Truck’s No-Zone?

By Butler Prather LLP on December 24, 2019

When you are driving, you should do everything you can to stay safe. This includes understanding that large trucks have large blind spots. These are called “no-zones” that should be avoided if at all possible. Driving around larger trucks on the roadways can be intimidating. Crashes involving these large vehicles can lead to serious injuries. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a fully loaded eighteen-wheeler can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When considering that the average passenger vehicle weighs just 4,000 pounds, we can see why understanding no-zones is important. Where are a truck’s blind spots?…

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Oversized Load Accidents

By Butler Prather LLP on October 17, 2019

Most people have driven down the road and been forced to slow down or wait for a semi-truck carrying an oversized load to go by. These trucks and loads are typically accompanied by escort vehicles. In reality, oversized load vehicles can be very dangerous for both the truck driver and everyone else on the roadway. Understanding oversized load in Georgia is a step towards staying safe on the roadways. What is considered an oversized load? Georgia law tries to balance the interests of public safety with the interests of individuals, companies, and government entities that need to transport large loads…

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Are the More Truck Accidents in the Summer?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 22, 2019

When the weather heats up, so does the number of traffic crashes on the roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) tells us that the peak months for car accidents in the US are August and September. In Georgia, we see traffic begin to pick up right as schools let out. Not only do we have our own tourist destinations, but plenty of people are also traveling through heading to Florida and other popular spots. You will also notice that there are more commercial truck activities on our roadways. Does this mean there are more truck accidents during the…

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What is an ELD?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 8, 2019

When you are heading down the roadways and see a large commercial truck or bus, you probably do your best to give it space. You are right to do so. While large truck and buses are generally safe, they can cause severe injuries and even fatalities when a crash occurs. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that there were 4,761 fatalities and 148,000 injures due to large truck crashes in the US in 2017. There have been many efforts to improve large truck and bus safety over the years. A new requirement that all commercial truck and…

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Understanding Truck Blind Spots for Road Safety

By Butler Prather LLP on November 20, 2017

Driving presents many risks those behind the wheel need to manage, one of them being blind spots, or the area of a car that can be difficult to see using mirrors. Being aware of blind spots is critical when driving near trucks, which have more and larger blind spots than the average car. This can result in some very nasty trucking accidents. Here’s more you need to know about blind spots for trucks and what liability truck drivers can face in the event of an accident. How Many Blind Spots are on a Truck? Owing to their size, trucks have…

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Sleep apnea rule officially withdrawn

By Butler Prather LLP on August 14, 2017

Sleep apnea rule officially withdrawn – Truck accidents – Butler Prather LLP

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Factors in large truck accidents

By Butler Prather LLP on August 10, 2017

Factors in large truck accidents – Truck accidents – Butler Prather LLP

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