Truck Accident

Commercial truck driver qualification file records and federal motor carrier compliance documents

The Driver Qualification File: The Trucking Company Document That Can Make or Break Your Atlanta Truck Accident Case

Federal law requires every motor carrier to maintain a driver qualification file on each commercial driver it employs. That file, governed by 49 CFR Part 391, documents the driver’s license status, medical certification, driving record, employment history, and safety performance. In Atlanta truck accident cases, gaps in that file frequently support direct claims against the […]

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Blown commercial truck tire on the side of an Atlanta highway after a crash

Tire Blowout Truck Accidents in Atlanta: Who Is Liable When a Blown Tire Causes a Crash

Tire blowouts on tractor-trailers can cause catastrophic multi-vehicle crashes on Atlanta highways such as I-285, I-75, and I-85. When a blowout results from poor maintenance, worn tires, improper inflation, overloading, or defective equipment, multiple parties—including the trucking company, maintenance provider, or tire manufacturer—may be held liable under Georgia law. Anyone who regularly drives Atlanta’s interstates […]

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Traumatic Amputation Injuries in Atlanta Truck Accidents: How Georgia Law Calculates Catastrophic Compensation

Amputation injuries caused by truck accidents are among the most catastrophic and highest-value personal injury claims in Georgia. Victims often face lifelong medical treatment, prosthetic replacements, lost earning capacity, and significant pain and suffering. Because commercial trucking companies are governed by both Georgia law and federal safety regulations, these cases require investigating every potentially responsible […]

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Wide Turn Truck

Wide Turn Truck Accidents in Atlanta: How These Crashes Happen and Who Is Liable

Wide turn truck accidents occur when commercial drivers misjudge turns at intersections and crush nearby vehicles. Liability often extends to the driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, and equipment manufacturers. Critical evidence from the truck’s black box can disappear within 24-48 hours — act immediately. KP Law Group fights for Atlanta truck accident victims. Call 404-551-4727. […]

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Commercial trucking company fleet vehicles — Georgia trucking company liability claims

Can You Sue the Trucking Company Directly in Georgia? Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and Entrustment Claims Explained

In Georgia, you can sue the trucking company directly — not just the driver — under several legal theories including vicarious liability, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, and negligent entrustment. These claims can significantly increase the compensation available to victims and access the company’s insurance coverage, which often carries much higher policy limits than an individual […]

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