Navigating the insurance claims process after a car accident is stressful and confusing. One mistake could cost you thousands of dollars or result in your claim being denied. First, it’s
Summary It is everyone’s worst nightmare – A loved one is killed in a motor vehicle accident. In addition to dealing with one’s own emotions, which is difficult enough, there
Summary Every interstate motor carrier must keep certain records for specific periods of time. Failure to comply with the federal regulations governing records retention following a truck accident may lead
Summary All motor carriers must comply with state or federal insurance requirements, depending on whether they operate solely in one state (intrastate) or across state lines (interstate). It’s important to
Summary Georgia law generally does not allow a plaintiff to pursue a “direct action” – i.e., a lawsuit against a driver and the driver’s insurance company – in a claim
Summary Every interstate motor carrier must comply with federal regulations before qualifying and hiring a commercial truck driver. Georgia, like most states, has adopted the federal regulations as rules that
Some truck accidents are not the result of driver error but instead are caused by faulty equipment. Our attorneys at Horst Shewmaker understand the catastrophic consequences that truck crashes have
Summary After a truck accident, an entire case can pivot on the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). If the FMCSR apply, potential defendants have significant more
Summary The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) limit the number of hours a motor carrier may permit or allow a truck driver to drive. The purpose of driver logs
Summary A driver operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) may be required under federal law to undergo a drug and alcohol test following a truck accident if certain criteria are
