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 for personal injuries arising out
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 duties to the motoring public
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 on victims and their families.
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 is to prevent accidents caused
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 met. For starters, any time
Most people find a discussion about liability insurance boring. And trucking insurance can be more complicated, more tedious, and duller than even garden variety auto insurance. However, if you are injured in a collision caused
