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If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you know what an expensive and inconvenient experience it can be. This is especially true if the wreck includes a truck or commercial vehicle. A truck’s size, velocity and speed all have a significant impact on the severity of personal injuries and property damages that result from…

Think about the last time you saw a UPS truck. Did it make a left-hand turn? Probably not, but do you know why?

It’s a well known fact that trucking and commercial vehicle accidents are not only common, but also extremely deadly, with more than 3,850 people losing their lives in 2015 due to collisions with the massive automobiles (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). Though a crash can arise from almost any type of preventable action, from speeding…

One Of The Most Lethal Truck Accidents Known as one of the most tragic and deadly types of accidents happening on the road today, side underride crashes kill more than 200 people each year (NBC News). Trailer with underride guards vs one without If you have lost a loved one in a side underride collision,…

Spring has sprung; is your vehicle ready for the change in season? You may be excited for warmer temperatures and roads free of snow, but if your vehicle isn’t properly prepared, you could be at a higher risk for an accident. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about one in 10 highway deaths occur in…

Did you know that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month? Distracted driving comes in a variety of forms, and usually happens when a driver attempts to “multitask” while operating a car. Texting while driving is by far one of the most common examples of this. While this isn’t new or shocking information, you may be…

According to a recent study conducted by CBS News, from 2013 to 2015, more than 6,636 trucking accidents involving elderly drivers were reported. The article also noted that within the past three years, there was a 19 percent increase in accidents combining both commercial truck and bus drivers who were in their 70s, 80s and…

Following a car accident, time is of the essence. You’ve most likely heard or seen (from your insurance card) that you should notify your insurance carrier within 24 hours of a crash. And while this practice is recommended, it’s not exactly the law. In fact, determining how long an individual has to report a wreck…

While we accept that technology reigns king, it still makes its mark in sometimes surprising aspects of our lives. In the State of Georgia, our state drivers will be the first ever to experience a brand new technology, one that can measure both tire pressure and tread depth – without the need for any extra…

As “the biggest snow threat” in years named Helena bears down on the South, our home state of Georgia is preparing our roads for dangerous conditions. Snowy roads can often be dangerous –  this isn’t new information. Due to ice, snow, sleet and other forms of bad weather, driving will become difficult and possibly hazardous. State…