Georgia Truck Accident Blog

Truck drivers operate under strict federal regulations designed to keep our roads safe. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours-of-service rules limit how long drivers can spend behind the wheel without rest. When a truck driver violates these rules, it often signals driver fatigue—one of the leading causes of truck accidents. If you’ve been…

Trucking accidents happen every day on Georgia highways, often with devastating consequences. Understanding the common causes helps you recognize negligence. It also protects your rights if you’ve been injured. Chris Hudson Law Group has recovered millions for clients harmed in truck collisions. We know how to identify the responsible parties and hold them accountable for…

When a commercial truck collides with your vehicle, the consequences can be devastating. Serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma often follow. However, there’s an important piece of evidence that many truck accident victims overlook: the electronic logging device (ELD) data recorded in the truck’s onboard system. Electronic logging devices capture objective,…

An accident with a semi-truck is one of the most traumatic collisions you can experience. Understanding common causes of car accidents can help you recognize who may be at fault and how to protect yourself moving forward. You’re often left feeling angry that the driver could be careless enough to cause catastrophic damage to your…

In Georgia, you can spot a delivery truck just about anywhere. You’ll see them on highways, residential streets, and busy commercial districts. As consumers shop more and more online, we see more and more of these trucks from companies like Amazon, UPS, and FedEx, and with them, a rise in delivery truck accidents, many of…

When you are injured in a truck accident, what you do in the moments and days after can make or break your claim for compensation. Gathering strong evidence is one of the most critical steps you can take to protect yourself and hold the proper parties accountable. Unlike car accidents, truck crashes may involve multiple…

Commercial truck accidents can cause catastrophic physical and financial damage. In the aftermath of these devastating collisions, it can be challenging for accident victims to recover the compensation they deserve. Trucking companies and insurers want to protect their bottom line, which can mean shifting blame or refusing to accept liability. Proving the truck driver or…

If you were in a truck accident, one of the most critical pieces of evidence that could support your claim is the truck driver log book. These logs contain vital details about the driver’s hours, rest periods, and compliance with HOS requirements (Hours of Service). If there are inconsistencies or violations in the log, your…

With the rise of Amazon delivery vehicles on Georgia’s roads comes an increase in accidents caused by negligent Amazon drivers. If you suffered an injury in an Amazon truck accident in Augusta, Georgia, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries through a personal injury lawsuit. Understanding the common causes of Amazon truck…

A person who has just been seriously injured in a truck accident is likely not thinking clearly. How could they? They’ve just experienced a traumatic event, are in shock, and probably in pain from their injuries. They’re certainly not thinking about gathering statements and contact information from witnesses at the scene of the accident. But…