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Trucking Companies That Disappear on Paper Can Still Be Held Accountable By Attorney Nathan A. GaffneyPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC When a truck wreck causes serious injuries or loss of life, victims often assume the responsible party will be easy to identify. But in some cases, the trucking company behind the crash isn’t who it appears…

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Takes Place in May Sharing the road with semi-trucks is always a gamble for motorcyclists. In Atlanta, major interstates such as I-75 and I-285 hum with daily truck traffic. When something goes wrong, riders don’t just walk away from motorcycle accidents with a few bruises. They’re often left with life-changing or…

How Cell Phone Use Can Lead to Catastrophic Truck Accidents By Attorney Brian T. MohsPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC In a split second, a distracted truck driver can change someone’s life forever. Whether it’s a rear-end crash at highway speed or a failure to slow for stopped traffic, distracted driving is a growing concern in the…

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month In the aftermath of a serious truck wreck, blame often falls on the shoulders of the truck driver. The narrative is simple: one driver made a mistake. One person took their eyes off the road. One lapse in judgment led to devastation. But that narrative misses the bigger picture.…

Why Truck Tire Failures Lead to Catastrophic Accidents By Attorney Adam P. SmithPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC When a tractor-trailer experiences a tire blowout or wheel separation, the results can be devastating. These failures can cause trucks to lose control, roll over, or send debris flying into other vehicles, leading to serious injuries or fatalities. At Fried…

What It Takes to Win a TBI Claim Involving a Truck Accident A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change everything in an instant. When a massive commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the forces involved are far greater than in a typical car accident. Victims often suffer severe TBIs, leading to long-term cognitive issues,…

A serious truck accident can leave victims facing overwhelming medical bills, lost income, and a long road to recovery. Many wonder what their claim is worth and how a settlement is determined. The reality is that truck accident settlements vary widely, depending on the circumstances of the crash, the severity of injuries, and the parties…

Are Truck Collision Avoidance Systems Always Reliable? By Attorney Michael L. GoldbergPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC Collision avoidance systems are designed to prevent crashes, but when truck drivers aren’t trained properly, these systems can cause accidents instead of preventing them. While they help reduce rear-end collisions, they can also lead to sudden stops, putting motorists at risk.…

Key Mediation Strategies for Achieving the Best Outcome By Drew C. TimmonsTrial Attorney, Fried Goldberg LLC In nearly all civil injury cases, participating in a mediation prior to a jury trial is inevitable (court-ordered or not), and in many cases, it results in the resolution of the case. In every mediation, you have an opportunity…

Every time you get behind the wheel, you trust that the commercial truck drivers around you are following the rules of the road. But what if they’re not? What if the massive semi-truck in the next lane is dangerously unfit to be on the road? Trucking violations happens far too often on our nation’s roads;…