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What This Decision Means for Truck Accident Victims and Road Safety The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has officially withdrawn its proposed rules that would have required speed limiters on heavy commercial trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds. This decision marks the end of a years-long push to regulate truck speeds at the federal…

Why Trucking Companies Use This Defense and How to Fight Back By Attorney Nathan A. GaffneyPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC When a catastrophic truck accident happens, trucking companies often look for ways to shift blame away from their driver. One tactic that has become increasingly common is the “dangerous roadway defense.” Instead of accepting responsibility for…

Understanding What Regulations Apply and How To Uncover Hidden Evidence After a Serious Crash By Attorney Brian T. MohsPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC When a commercial truck is involved in a serious or fatal crash, the cause isn’t always immediately clear. But in some cases, drug or alcohol use may be a contributing factor, and the legal…

Why Crowd Control Matters and What MARTA Should Have Learned Years Ago After a Beyoncé concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in July, chaos erupted at Atlanta’s Vine City MARTA station when an escalator suddenly malfunctioned and threw riders to the floor. At least 11 people were injured. Witnesses described a terrifying scene as the escalator picked…

Why Trucking Company Hiring Practices Can Help Prove Liability When a truck accident happens, the results are often devastating. Tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles weigh many times more than passenger cars, and that sheer size difference is why victims frequently suffer catastrophic injuries or lose their lives. In the aftermath, victims and their families deserve…

Federal Safety Standards Matter, And Trucking Companies Know It By Attorney Adam P. SmithPartner, Fried Goldberg, LLC When an 80,000-pound truck barrels down the highway, there’s no room for mechanical failure. Brakes, tires, steering, and lights must work exactly as intended. But too often, serious truck crashes in Georgia happen because someone failed to perform…

Why These Proposed Federal Updates Matter for Crash Victims and Attorneys When a truck accident turns someone’s life upside down, the stakes are high. Victims need answers. Attorneys need evidence. Any change to the rules governing truck drivers and motor carriers can impact how those cases unfold. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s…

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…