Category: Truck Accident
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Are Trucking Accidents Common in Georgia?
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Each year, safety advocacy organizations release data on motor vehicle accidents, including those that involve commercial trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) classifies commercial trucks as those weighing at least 10,000 pounds. The accident data for trucking accidents is concerning for the…
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Proposed Bill Allowing Heavier Trucks Reaches the Senate
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On February 9, 2023, the House Transportation Committee voted in favor of a bill which would increase the weight limit for large trucks in Georgia by 10,000 pounds. Currently, most Georgia trucks have an 80,000-pound limit, which is consistent with federal interstate standards. Despite…
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What are the Most Common Types of Lift Truck Accidents?
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You find them at distribution centers, loading docks, warehouses, and garden centers: lift trucks, also known as powered industrial trucks and forklifts. They are on the smaller side for industrial trucks and are seen picking up and transporting loads from location to location. Lift…
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What are the Most Common Injuries from Truck Accidents?
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Thousands of people are involved in truck accidents yearly. While many survivors have minor injuries, others face much more serious and even life-threatening ones. Fully loaded oversized trucks can weigh 20 times more than a passenger car, so anyone who has mild injuries after…