If you have ever driven around rural parts of Georgia, you know how common it is to see farms and ranches, cattle trucks and trailers, and even livestock barns. Georgia is an agricultural state, which means cattle and other livestock trucks are common on many roadways. During the summer months when livestock is more likely
Anyone who lives, works, or plays in the Atlanta area has witnessed a tow truck racing to the scene of an accident, pushing through traffic to merge, or having to suddenly slow down in order to avoid a collision when traffic slows. There’s no question that tow trucks and their operators perform a valuable and
The United Parcel Service, or UPS, is the world’s largest delivery service. UPS has nearly 500,000 employees spanning 200 nations. There are more than 125,000 UPS vehicles on the road delivering supplies to cities and rural destinations across Georgia. In Atlanta, UPS trucks are tasked with navigating narrow roadways and intense traffic. Unfortunately, sometimes UPS
Truck accidents cause around 130,000 injuries every year. These accidents also contribute to around 4,000 deaths. Because of the catastrophic nature of truck accidents, those injured or killed are often drivers or passengers in smaller vehicles, or pedestrians. There are many things that can cause a truck accident, but driver error is the largest contributor.
Semi-trucks are a common sight on Georgia’s highways and interstates. Throughout the United States, more than two million trucks operate on a regular basis. These trucks are an important part of our economy and transportation. Unfortunately, if they are not maintained and driven properly, they can also be a significant contributor to auto accident injuries
At The Embry Law Firm, we get asked a lot of questions about accidents and injuries. Many of the questions we receive relating to tractor-trailer accidents relate to the actions of the truck driver. We often have clients ask us about blind spots, jackknifing, and illegal turns. Recently, someone asked us whether it is dangerous
