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…
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Turning Tragedy Into Purpose: The Bebiak Family’s Mission to Save Lives With the Road Ready Foundation
Fried Goldberg is proud to support the Road Ready Foundation and the family behind it When the unimaginable happens, most people struggle just to get through the next day. But for Alex Bebiak and his family, the loss of their son Jackson in a devastating truck crash led to something more — a mission to…
Read More »FMCSA Considers Easing Hours-of-Service Rules
Why This Matters for Truck Accident Victims and the Attorneys Who Represent Them A new proposal from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) could mean major changes to the hours of service rules governing how long commercial truck drivers are allowed to be on the road. The agency recently introduced two pilot programs that…
Read More »Why ELD Data Matters After a Serious Truck Crash
A Georgia truck accident lawyer explains how electronic driver logs can support your case By Attorney Daniel J. KingsleyTrial Lawyer, Fried Goldberg, LLC If you've been hit by a commercial truck, you may not realize that one of the most powerful tools for proving negligence could be buried in a computer — the truck driver’s electronic…
Read More »FMCSA Investigating Fatal Truck Crash Involving CDL Violations
What We Know About the Crash and the Driver's History A deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike is now the focus of a federal investigation after three people were killed when a minivan was crushed under the trailer of a commercial truck. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed the driver attempted an illegal…
Read More »How to Build a Strong Case After a Work Zone Truck Accident
Understanding Evidence, Liability, and Recovery in Complex Claims By Attorney Briant G. MildenhallPartner, Fried Goldberg LLC Crashes involving large trucks in roadway work zones can leave victims facing life-altering injuries, devastating financial losses, and countless unanswered questions. These cases are among the most complex types of trucking litigation because they often involve multiple parties, including the…
Read More »FMCSA Officially Abandons Speed Limiter Proposal for Heavy Trucks
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…
Read More »How to Overcome the Dangerous Roadway Defense in Truck Accident Cases
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…
Read More »How Drug and Alcohol Use Can Impact Liability in a Truck Accident Case
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…
Read More »Escalator Chaos After Beyoncé Concert Raises Old MARTA Safety Concerns
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…
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