Mark Casto | August 21, 2026 | Truck Accident Lawyer Near Columbus, Georgia

Large commercial trucks are much bigger than passenger cars. Because of their size, they have large blind spots called “No Zones.” If your vehicle is in one of these areas, the truck driver may not be able to see you and increase the risk of a serious crash.  Understanding where these blind spots are and… read more

Mark Casto | August 4, 2026 | Truck Accident Lawyer Near Columbus, Georgia

A truck driver should use an escape ramp when their vehicle can no longer be safely controlled due to brake failure or another emergency on a steep downhill grade. If a truck driver bypasses an available escape ramp after losing braking ability and causes a crash, that decision may be evidence of negligence under Georgia… read more

Mark Casto | July 9, 2026 | Truck Accident Lawyer Near Columbus, Georgia

No, trucks typically may not drive in the left lane in most areas in Georgia. However, the specific rule that applies depends on the exact location as well as how many lanes are on the roadway.  Trucks driving in the left lane can slow down the normal flow of traffic and can be dangerous for… read more

Mark Casto | December 7, 2023 | Truck Accident Lawyer Near Columbus, Georgia

Up until recently, anyone with an ordinary operator’s license could drive a commercial vehicle–even an 180-wheeler truck. That all changed in 1986, when the US federal government started requiring states to issue commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) based on certain minimum standards established by the federal government. As a consequence, Georgia offers several different types of… read more