Tractor-trailers are sometimes referred to as "40 tons of Death on Wheels" due to their potential to cause severe accidents. In 2021, there were more than half a million accidents involving semi-trucks. More than 120,000 of these collisions caused injuries or fatalities. To put that into perspective, that means there are more than 300 serious...

Semi-trucks, heavy trucks, tractor-trailer trucks — no matter what they’re called, these large vehicles have the capacity to severely injure or kill travelers or bystanders in the blink of an eye. The average passenger car, weighing in at 4,100 lbs (just over two tons), is no match for a fully loaded tractor-trailer hauling 80,000 lbs...

Every day, drivers in Metro Atlanta share roads and highways with tractor-trailers. These giants of the highway are an important part of our economy, transporting goods day and night across the nation. However, there's a hidden danger that can strike at any moment—semi-truck brake failure. The consequences of failed brakes on an 18-wheeler can be...

A significant portion of truck wrecks involve failure of the truck’s air brake systems. According to a 2006 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, one of the most common vehicle-related causes of truck crashes was brake failure. Of the 967 truck crashes examined in the study, brake failure accounted for 29.4% of all...

Most truck drivers are underpaid, work overtime, and are pressured to stay awake to make deliveries. Stressed, isolated, and overworked, some drivers turn to drugs to increase their productivity. This tactic can backfire in terrible ways and is more common than many people realize. A 2013 international study found that half of truckers admitted to...

Driver fatigue and exhaustion were among the top 10 reasons for truck accidents, according to researchers studying large truck wrecks. Rising fuel costs, a shortage of drivers, and pressure from trucking companies (more concerned with speed and profit than employee health) mean many drivers are forced to operate their vehicles while sleep-deprived. Refusing to do...

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), there were 415,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in 2020. Nearly a quarter of these wrecks caused injuries, and 4,444 resulted in fatalities. Roughly 5% of truck drivers involved in fatal crashes had alcohol or other substances in their system. Large trucks are complex machines that...

Tractor-trailer trucks are a common sight on roadways and a vital part of the economy. They are also incredibly dangerous in the rare instance when something goes wrong. Since we opened our doors in 1993, we’ve helped countless families deal with the aftermath of jackknife semi-truck accidents. Most cases are heartbreaking as they involve life-altering...

A large truck rolling over is a terrifying event. Yet this event happens with regularity on Georgia roads and highways. Best case, the truck falls onto its side and slides to a stop with the driver emerging uninjured and traffic backed up for a couple of hours. In the worst-case scenario, the overturned truck crashes...