More than 70% of commercial vehicle accidents in Georgia involve a delivery or rideshare vehicle, a staggering figure that underscores the heightened risks associated with…
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The roar of a truck engine, a sudden screech of tires, then the sickening crunch of metal – a scene tragically familiar to anyone who’s…
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A staggering 35% increase in commercial vehicle accidents involving gig economy drivers has been reported in major metropolitan areas over the past two years, highlighting…
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Key Takeaways Georgia’s 2026 update to O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-5.1 introduces a new “Enhanced Negligence Multiplier” for commercial vehicle accidents, allowing courts to consider carrier safety…
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Key Takeaways The Georgia Court of Appeals’ recent ruling in Smith v. GigCo Logistics significantly narrows the independent contractor defense for companies like UPS, FedEx,…
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Fatalities from crashes involving large trucks increased by a staggering 17% in Georgia between 2020 and 2021 alone, a trend that unfortunately shows no signs…
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The rise of the gig economy has dramatically reshaped how goods are delivered, but with it comes a complex web of liability when a truck…
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Key Takeaways Amazon Flex drivers are typically classified as independent contractors, which significantly complicates injury claims compared to traditional employees, often shifting liability away from…
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The roar of an 18-wheeler, a commonplace sound on I-16 heading into Savannah, turned into a nightmare for Sarah Jenkins one rainy Tuesday morning. She…
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Imagine this: a delivery service provider (DSP) van, hustling to meet quotas, collides with an 80,000-pound semi-truck on I-75 near Savannah. The scene is chaotic,…
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