#Objection! If a witness does not answer a question directly, they could be considered “non-responsive.’
If that happens consistently, the judge may instruct the witness to answer all questions as “Yes” or “No.”
Trucking crashes are largely preventable, but we need to understand why they happen.
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Who is Responsible for Trucking Accidents?
#YouShouldKnow: A trucking reform went into effect this year that significantly reduces the number of hours needed to take a driver’s test.
Without proper training, we could see far more truck crashes in the coming years.
Truckers make up 0.0001% of all drivers on the road, so why are they involved in 12% of all crashes?
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Why Are There So Many Trucking Accidents?
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The best way to avoid a truck accident is to understand the no-zone. Here’s how.
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How to Stay Out of a Truck’s No-Zone
#YouShouldKnow This mirror is convex, like a bubble, meaning it shows reflections differently than they really are.
This is why passenger side mirrors have warnings reading, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.”
#BelieveItOrNot Each US trucker has a 1-in-9 chance of being involved in a crash each year they’re on the road.
The red area seen here is a blind spot called the “no-zone.” Truck drivers cannot see anything that enters their no-zone.
How can looking at a truck’s mirrors prevent a crash? Our guide explains.
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How to Stay Out of a Truck’s No-Zone
Do car drivers cause 80% of truck crashes? Not quite.
What is the #1 Cause of Trucking Accidents?
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Who is Responsible for Trucking Accidents?
Truck driving regulations are getting looser every year. Is that why there’s a huge rise in truckers falling asleep at the wheel?
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The Problem With Tired Truckers
#YouShouldKnow The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) changed truckers’ hours of service regulations again in early October.
The new rules encourage truck drivers to sit behind the wheel longer than ever before and to put in extra hours to get through bad weather.
#PopQuiz: How many truck accidents are there each day in the US?
Why do 1-in-3 truck drivers admit to falling asleep at the wheel? Is bad management to blame?
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The Problem With Tired Truckers
It’s Election Day! Make sure you get out and vote!
Happy Halloween from Falanga & Chalker!
If your family intends to trick or treat this year, make sure you follow social distancing guidelines, wear a mask, and consider leaving a no-contact bowl of candy at your door.
If you drive through hills or mountains, you may have seen these ramps for runaway trucks. But how do they work and how often are they used?
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How Common Are Runaway Trucks?
February is Black History Month.
Atlanta is rich with African American historical sites, so please take some time this month to consider the history of our nation and our city.
#LegalLingo Some of our US legal terms are written in ancient Latin because many schools taught only in Latin from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment Era.
Many serious truck accidents are the caused by of poor merging. These tips can help you stay safe on the road.
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Truck Passing Etiquette
Today we pay memory to Atlanta’s own Martin Luther King Jr.
Please take a moment today to reflect on Dr. King’s message or watch one of his speeches.
Ever wonder why passing truckers block both lanes? We have the answer.
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Why Do Truckers Pass Each Other?
