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A serious truck accident can leave victims facing overwhelming medical bills, lost income, and a long road to recovery. Many wonder what their claim is worth and how a settlement is determined. The reality is that truck accident settlements vary widely, depending on the circumstances of the crash, the severity of injuries, and the parties…

Are Truck Collision Avoidance Systems Always Reliable? By Attorney Michael L. GoldbergPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC Collision avoidance systems are designed to prevent crashes, but when truck drivers aren’t trained properly, these systems can cause accidents instead of preventing them. While they help reduce rear-end collisions, they can also lead to sudden stops, putting motorists at risk.…

Key Mediation Strategies for Achieving the Best Outcome By Drew C. TimmonsTrial Attorney, Fried Goldberg LLC In nearly all civil injury cases, participating in a mediation prior to a jury trial is inevitable (court-ordered or not), and in many cases, it results in the resolution of the case. In every mediation, you have an opportunity…

Every time you get behind the wheel, you trust that the commercial truck drivers around you are following the rules of the road. But what if they’re not? What if the massive semi-truck in the next lane is dangerously unfit to be on the road? Trucking violations happens far too often on our nation’s roads;…

At Fried Goldberg LLC, we make it a point to keep track of the latest court rulings in both Georgia and South Carolina. This commitment allows us to continue to offer our clients exceptional legal service and provide up-to-date resources for other attorneys who handle trucking accident claims. Here’s a summary of major court decisions…

At Fried Goldberg LLC, we are committed to helping victims of truck accidents get justice. We also provide resources for attorneys on strategies and techniques that can help them win cases. That’s why we closely monitor court rulings – it’s important for us to be aware of any changes that could impact trucking litigation. Here’s…

If you were injured, a truck accident lawyer can help you recover compensation By Attorney Michael L. GoldbergPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC Cargo securement plays a critical role in trucking safety. Improperly secured cargo can lead to severe accidents, causing devastating injuries to truck drivers, motorists, and warehouse workers. At Fried Goldberg, LLC, we’ve seen firsthand…

Amazon delivers billions of packages in the United States each year. The company uses contractors to make many of those deliveries – for example, through Amazon Relay for middle-mile deliveries and through Amazon Flex and the Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program for last-mile deliveries. These contractors handle a significant portion of deliveries, complementing Amazon’s in-house…

The trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) – an agency that proposes and implements regulations with the goal of ensuring the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to help prevent truck accidents that leave people injured or killed. Earl Adams, an attorney and former deputy administrator at the agency,…

Decision marks a new era of corporate accountability In a landmark legal decision that was featured in an article by the Daily Report, a jury in Georgia delivered one of the first U.S. verdicts holding a major corporation accountable for the actions of independent contractors. This case, led by the legal team at Fried Goldberg…