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A controversial proposal has pitted trucking industry leaders against each other. While the trucking industry is motivated to engage in preventative measures to save lives from crashes caused by speeding semi-trucks, the proposed measures seek to enforce regulations on only a small, select group of semi trucks. 740 Deaths a Year on Average Due to…

Public service announcements regularly inform us of the statistics around accidents caused by distracted driving. Television and radio news routinely include a tragic story about victims of crashes. Even car commercials incorporate subtext about the dangers of distracted driving. Despite the devastating consequences of distracted driving, these accidents continue to multiply, possibly because we have…

Autumn means back-to-school season, and with that comes a heightened responsibility while driving. The increased number of people on the road includes pedestrians, bicyclists, and school buses, all of which require special consideration from other vehicles, especially during heavy traffic. The importance of safe driving was underlined for us recently when we learned about the…

In today’s heated political climate, it’s not unusual for matters of local and even individual justice to suffer. However, a recent truck accident case handled by the attorney team at Fried Goldberg proved that when it comes to Alabama’s court system, justice remains steadfastly blind. The case concerned a 2013 trucking accident that took place…

There’s something about summertime that brings with it the longing to get outside, head down the highway and explore. It’s the perfect time to embark on a roadtrip with the family. While preparing, it’s important to remember that summertime road trips also mean summertime heat. Of course, the heat isn’t bad when you can roll…

With climate change becoming a more pressing issue every day, the federal government has issued a new set of standards for the trucking industry. These new standards will not only affect all new trucks built in the future, but will also require modifications to existing trucks to be completed over the next ten years. New…

When you or someone you love has been involved in a vehicle accident on the highway, the aftermath can be very disorienting. In the midst of fielding calls from your insurance company, assessing the damage to your vehicle and, of course, recovering from the physical and mental trauma inflicted by the accident, you may find…

You’ve seen the stickers while driving down the highway. Affixed to the back door of a tractor-trailer truck, a reflective diamond reads in large print: “How’s My Driving?” It’s a nice thought that professional truck drivers and their management companies would offer other motorists the chance to give feedback on their performance behind the wheel.…

You may have never heard of a “rear-impact guard” however you have likely stared at one without even knowing it. These metal frames located on the back of tractor trailers or “big rig” trucks hang down towards the ground. Their job is to prevent truck underride crashes. While they may make a convenient step for…

Atlanta offers a rich variety of recreation all year round, but no time of year puts our city’s wonderful diversity on display more than the 4th of July. Our nation’s independence day is the occasion for a vast array of celebrations, from splashy displays of patriotism to homegrown gatherings where communities share their best with…