truck accidents

Hit-and-Run Driver Identified After Truck Accident in Cobb County

August 15, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Hit-and-runs in Cobb County can lead to serious burdens for victims and family members. These kinds of accidents may be especially difficult to take, especially with the added confusion of a fleeing driver. Fortunately, police officers often succeed in tracking down these negligent drivers. Such was the case when a pickup driver was successfully identified after a fatal truck accident in Cobb County.

“Pickup Truck Driver “Expected to Turn Himself in”

In August of 2025, 95.5WSB reported that a hit-and-run driver had been identified by local authorities in Cobb County and that he was “expected to turn himself in.” The defendant now faces charges of vehicular homicide and fleeing the scene of an accident. These charges stem from an incident on I-75, which involved a pickup truck driver striking a semi-truck driver on foot. The trucker had just exited his vehicle after a separate collision with another semi-truck.

Recent Underride Crash Puts Spotlight on Truck Accidents in Georgia

May 30, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Underride crashes are frequently deadly, and safety advocates have spent years trying to figure out how to stop them. These kinds of accidents occur when smaller passenger vehicles impact the rear or sides of semi-trucks. This type of impact causes the trailer to shear off the top section of the smaller vehicle, causing catastrophic injuries to occupants. A recent underride crash highlights just how dangerous these truck crashes in Cobb County can be.

Underride Crash Kills Three in Georgia

In late April of 2025, WGXA News reported three fatalities after what seemed to be an underride crash in Georgia. Police say that the crash occurred at about 10:00 AM on Highway 441, and it involved a Ram pickup truck crashing into the back of a semi-truck. The pickup truck was reportedly traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour when the impact occurred, causing devastating damage to the vehicle.

Accidents Caused by Objects Left on the Road

March 28, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Over the past few days and weeks, highways in Cobb County have been closed due to scattered objects left on the road. These objects have the potential to cause serious crashes, especially for smaller vehicles. Even if the objects are too small to cause damage, they may cause drivers to veer into each other. Those injured by these kinds of Cobb County crashes may need to determine who left the dangerous objects behind.

Overturned Tractor-Trailer Blocks I-75

An overturned trailer is probably one of the most obvious examples of a hazardous object left on a highway. Trailers may become detached from tractor-trailers after various accidents, including jack-knife incidents and rollover crashes. In late February of 2025, authorities in Cobb County reported that a tractor-trailer had overturned on I-75. The trailer blocked the entire northbound section of the highway, leaving no room for vehicles to get through.

Tractor-Trailer Crash Reported on I-75 in Cobb County

March 7, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Tractor-trailer accidents in Cobb County are always a cause for concern. The weight and momentum of these vehicles make catastrophic injuries likely, and these crashes can be highly traumatic. Even if a motorist collides with a tractor-trailer at relatively low speeds, the consequences could be life-altering. A recent crash illustrates just how dangerous these crashes can be, and it should serve as a warning for all residents of Cobb County.

Two Injuries Reported After Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-75

In late February 2025, Fox 5 Atlanta reported that a serious tractor-trailer crash had occurred in Cobb County. This incident took place on I-75 and involved a pickup truck towing a utility trailer. Police say that at about 11:00 AM, the pickup truck slammed into the back of the tractor-trailer, causing an “underriding” impact that left the front of the pickup wedged underneath the rear trailer.

Trucker Pushes Car Through Two Intersections Before Fleeing

February 28, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

The trucking industry tends to present its drivers as serious professionals – some of the best motorists on the road. However, reality paints a very different picture – and we constantly hear stories about reckless truckers in Georgia causing serious, life-altering accidents. Why do truckers seem so dangerous in the modern era? A recent crash in Georgia shows just how negligent these so-called “professional drivers” can be.

Gwinnett County Trucking Accident Makes Headlines

In February of 2025, a Gwinnett County trucker made headlines after he struck a vehicle and pushed it through two intersections. The entire incident was caught on camera, and the collision soon went viral. Police say the crash occurred on the I-85 overpass on Pleasant Hill Road.

Georgia Rocked by Multiple Serious Semi-Truck Accidents

January 31, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Over the past few weeks, Georgia has seen numerous semi-truck accidents. Some of these accidents have proven fatal, and they serve as a stark reminder of how dangerous the trucking industry can be. After these tragic crashes, communities and grieving families wonder how they might have been prevented. Are trucking companies to blame? Should government regulators be doing more? Whatever the answers might be, they will always fail to bring back victims.

Pedestrian Launched 150 Feet After Semi-Truck Impact in Thomas County

In late December of 2024, it was reported that a 66-year-old pedestrian had been struck and killed by a semi-truck in Thomas County. Police say that the victim was launched 150 feet after the impact and that he ultimately collided with a median on the other side of the highway. The injuries were fatal.

Commercial Trucks Pose Serious Hazards to Wheelchair-Bound Individuals in Georgia

December 13, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

A wheelchair-bound individual may be more vulnerable to accidents than other pedestrians. These disabled people may struggle to avoid collisions in the same way as a healthy individual who can dodge incoming vehicles with relative ease. Commercial trucks may pose particularly serious hazards to wheelchair-bound people, and this was made clear after a recent collision in Georgia.

Dump Truck Strikes and Kills Wheelchair-Bound Individual in Acworth

In December of 2024, a dump truck struck a disabled person who had fallen off their wheelchair in Acworth. Police say that both the dump truck and the wheelchair-bound individual were heading in the same direction down Cobb Parkway prior to the accident. At some point, the man fell off his wheelchair for unknown reasons. He was lying on the road when the dump truck approached shortly after his fall. The dump truck then impacted the victim, sending him flying forward and causing fatal injuries. First responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Georgia Truck Accident?

November 29, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

If you are recovering from a truck accident in Georgia, it is important to understand how the “statute of limitations” works. This is just one example of a seemingly complex legal phrase that represents a deceptively simple concept. As an injured plaintiff in Georgia, you can expect to encounter many of these unfamiliar words and phrases while navigating a lawsuit. What exactly is the statute of limitations, and why is it important during a truck accident lawsuit in Georgia?

The Statute of Limitations is Simply a Time Limit

In simple terms, the statute of limitations is a legal time limit. There are statutes of limitations for virtually every type of legal action – from criminal charges to debt collections and much more.

Georgia Man Dies After Fiery Crash Involving Two Semi-Trucks

October 25, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

A fiery truck accident is something that virtually every Georgia driver wants to avoid at all costs. Even if you survive the initial impact, secondary fire hazards could cause catastrophic, disfiguring injuries as you remain entrapped within your vehicle. Detonations are common, and semi-trucks often explode after crashing. If a fiery semi-truck crash in Marietta injured you or someone you love, you may be considering legal action.

Two Semi-Trucks Ignite, Claiming the Life of a Georgia Man

In October of 2024, it was reported that a Georgia man had lost his life after a fiery crash with two semi-trucks. First, the man struck a semi-truck on I-20. This caused his vehicle to become disabled, leaving it in the middle of the highway. Next, a second semi-truck approached and struck the disabled vehicle at full speed, causing catastrophic injuries. The second semi-truck and the disabled vehicle both caught fire at this point, and they came to a rest on the side of the highway.

How Dangerous are Semi-Truck Fires in Georgia?

September 27, 2024 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

A fiery semi-truck crash in Georgia is one of the worst accidents that can occur on our highways. This type of accident often causes fatalities, critical injuries, permanent disfigurements, and lasting psychological trauma. These incidents are also surprisingly common, and semi-truck fires seem to be occurring at a worrying pace throughout Georgia. Why are these accidents so dangerous, and what can you do if you experienced a semi-truck fire firsthand?

Georgia Firefighter Dies Trying to Fight Semi-Truck Fire

In September of 2024, it was reported that a firefighter had lost his life fighting a truck fire on Route 15. As the firefighter risked his life to fight the inferno, the trailer exploded and caused him to suffer fatal injuries.