There are many situations that could arise on the roadway that a driver may not have been expecting. Another driver could perform an unexpected action, or a vehicle or one of its parts could malfunction. If a truck experiences an issue while traveling, an accident could possibly take place. A truck accident could then lead to injuries and a possible legal situation for those individuals involved.
Truck accident claims life of Georgia driver
Semi truck accident causes death in Georgia
Interstate traffic can at times be difficult to maneuver. Vehicles and drivers can also have a hard time merging back into the flow of traffic if they have had to stop for some reason. If a truck driver does not ensure that a lane is clear before attempting to get back on the roadway, a semi truck accident could occur. In turn, if serious injuries or a fatality results from such an accident, a legal situation could also arise.
Georgia truck accident results in motorcyclist's death
Many people know that motorcycle accidents often have tragic outcomes due to the limited protections that motorcyclists have. Similarly, truck accidents also have a reputation for devastating results. When a truck accident takes place that also involves a motorcyclist, there is a substantial chance that serious or fatal injuries will be a result.
Serious injuries a result of a recent Georgia truck accident
There are numerous reasons why an accident with a big rig may occur. In many cases, the driver is distracted or has fallen asleep due to the long hours that he or she was trying to get in. In other cases, it may be due to safety issues. Sometimes, the truck driver is simply not paying close enough attention and performs a traffic violation that results in serious injuries.
Georgia truck accident kills 1, injures 3 others
Those who operate 18-wheelers are charged with a weighty responsibility. Not only do these truckers have loads that must be delivered at a set time, they are also expected to navigate the highways without being the cause of a truck accident. Unfortunately, a recent Georgia accident sent three fellow travelers to a local hospital.
Semi truck accident in Georgia kills driver of passenger car
Traveling along a Georgia Interstate can be a bit treacherous due to the frequently heavy traffic. The increased presence of tractor-trailers may only add to the stress of navigating the roadways. One man was killed recently when his car was struck in a semi truck accident.
Man charged in fatal truck accident surrenders to sheriff
Last December, three people died after a multi-vehicle collision in Georgia. Recently, a man who was wanted on outstanding warrants related to the truck accident turned himself in to the local sheriff's office near the end of September. He is currently out of jail after posting bail and is awaiting further legal proceedings.
Mother fights for change after truck accident killed 2 daughters
While headed west to revisit a former home state, a mother -- traveling with three of her nine children -- was caught up in a serious accident. She lost two of her children that May when a truck accident killed one daughter immediately and another a few days later. The Georgia collision resulted in this mother fighting for changes.
Mother awaits justice for son killed in truck accident last year
In the opinion of many parents of United States soldiers, there is no higher calling. One such mother is no exception when talking of her 26-year-old son, who was a victim of a truck accident last summer in Georgia. She recently offered testimony and met with the state's attorney in two cases concerning his untimely death.
Georgia truck accident kills motorcyclist
For a motorcycle rider, the roadways are an especially dangerous place. In many cases this is due to the lack of awareness that motorists have when it comes to recognizing and respecting a motorcyclist place on Georgia roads. The worst consequence a rider may face on the roads is to be involved in a fatal accident. Unfortunately, a rider faced this very tragedy after being involved in a recent truck accident.