
Truck Black Box and ELD Data in Atlanta Truck Accident Cases: The Evidence That Proves What Really Happened
Nearly every commercial truck on I-285, I-75, and I-20 records what its driver was doing before a crash. Engine control module data can show speed, braking, and throttle in the seconds before impact, while the electronic logging device shows how long the driver had been behind the wheel. Federal rules require carriers to keep ELD […]
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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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Was the Truck Driver Drug Tested After Your Atlanta Crash? Why the Answer Can Decide Your Case
Federal regulations require a commercial truck driver to be tested for drugs and alcohol after certain crashes, including any crash involving a fatality. Alcohol testing should happen within two hours and must be documented if it takes more than eight. Drug testing must occur within 32 hours. When a Georgia trucking company skips the test […]
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Suing the Freight Broker After an Atlanta Truck Accident: What the Supreme Court’s 2026 Ruling Changed
A freight broker is the middleman that hires a trucking company to haul a load. If a broker picked a carrier with a known safety record and that carrier’s driver hurt you, the broker may share liability. On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that federal […]
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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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Brake Failure Truck Accidents in Atlanta: Who Is Liable and What Georgia Victims Can Recover
Brake failure is one of the leading mechanical causes of commercial truck accidents in Georgia. When a truck’s brakes fail on Atlanta’s highways and interstates, liability may extend beyond the truck driver to include the trucking company, third-party maintenance contractors, and brake component manufacturers. Georgia victims have two years to file, but evidence preservation is […]
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Blind Spot Truck Accidents in Atlanta: Understanding No-Zones and Who Is Liable Under Georgia Law
What Are Truck Blind Spots, and Why Are They So Large? Unlike passenger vehicles, which have relatively small blind spots, commercial semi-trucks have no-zones spanning the entire driver side, the passenger side extending for multiple lanes, the area directly behind the trailer, and the area immediately in front of the cab. The Federal Motor Carrier […]
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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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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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