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Why Driver Training Standards Matter More Than Ever In Truck Accident Cases When a tractor-trailer crashes, the focus usually lands on speed, distraction, fatigue, or maintenance. What often gets overlooked is what happened long before the truck ever hit the road. Training. Vetting. Oversight. The basics that decide whether a driver was actually ready to…

Warning Signs, Key Evidence, and How Our Firm Builds These Cases By Attorney Nathan A. GaffneyPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC When a fully loaded tractor-trailer slams into a smaller vehicle, the first thought many people have is “Were they texting?” Very often, the more important question is “Were they exhausted?” Driver fatigue is one of the most…

What Does The New FMCSA Grant Program Mean For Truck Safety? When a fully loaded tractor-trailer shares the road with a family car, the stakes are always high. One missed inspection, one unqualified driver, or one bad decision at highway speed can turn a routine trip into a life-changing crash. That’s why decisions made in…

At Fried Goldberg LLC, we make it a point to keep track of the latest court rulings in Georgia. 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 and case law updates for 2025. Year-End…

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 a summary of…

We’ve seen how quickly life changes when a trailer swings across a highway By Attorney Briant G. MildenhallPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC When an 80,000-pound truck folds in on itself across a busy highway, everything in its path is at risk. Jackknife crashes are among the most catastrophic types of trucking accidents, often leading to chain-reaction collisions,…

What Proposed FMCSA And NHTSA Rules Could Mean For Truck Crash Victims From the outside, federal safety rules can feel distant, almost abstract. A proposal is floated. Comment periods open. Timelines stretch. But for families who live with the consequences of truck crashes, those timelines land differently. Safety changes that sound “years away” on paper…

How Inexperienced or Improperly Trained Drivers Put Everyone on the Road at Risk By Attorney Drew C. TimmonsTrial Lawyer, Fried Goldberg, LLC Every truck driver on the highway carries enormous responsibility. But when a driver isn’t properly trained, that responsibility can become a danger to the driver, their employer, and every motorist sharing the road. At…

Creating Safer Roads Starts With Giving Drivers a Place to Rest When a truck driver can’t find a safe place to park, they face an impossible choice: pull over illegally or keep driving while exhausted. Both options are dangerous, and both have led to catastrophic crashes across America. The nationwide shortage of truck parking has…

A Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer Explains How to Prove Liability in These Complex Cases By Attorney Drew C. TimmonsTrial Lawyer, Fried Goldberg, LLC When a car crashes into the side or rear of a tractor-trailer and slides underneath, the result is often catastrophic. These “underride” collisions are among the most devastating and complex truck accident cases…