Truck safety isn't one of those topics that captures a lot of headlines. That does not mean it isn't on peoples' minds, however. Back in December, we posted about how a simple design change that would add just $100 to the cost of manufacturing big-rig trailers is...
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Will 3rd time prove the charm for broader distracted driving law?
State Representative Rahn Mayo is looking to expand Georgia's laws against distracted driving. A measure he has introduced would allow drivers at the wheel of any vehicle to chat on their cellphones only if they have hands-free capability. It's the third time he has...
Big-rig fatals a blot on generally positive traffic death report
Good news. Overall, highway traffic deaths in 2013 fell by 3.1 percent. Bad news. The number of deaths related to large-truck crashes increased by 0.5 percent. That's the word from the U.S. Transportation Department. It says deaths attributable to all types of vehicle...
Georgia man to be charged in fatal motorcycle collision
Pursuing a claim of wrongful death can be a very delicate matter. For one thing, the circumstances of the death are sometimes difficult to prove as being the result of negligence or recklessness on the part of the responsible party. Also, survivors of the person...
How can I know if my vehicle is under recall for defective parts?
Motor vehicles are among the most important single devices Americans possess. Whether you live in the heart of a major metropolitan area like Atlanta or out in the more rural reaches of Georgia, having a vehicle can often mean the difference between making a living...
Could a simple fix save truck accident victims’ lives?
Semitrailer trucks are scary things. We likely all know people who, when caught next to a huge 18-wheeler on a Georgia highway, get jittery to the point of having to do something to get out of the big-rig's shadow. Usually the tactic is to pass and get in front of the...


