A rear-end collision in Georgia is when one motorist drives into the back of another vehicle. In the United States, nearly 2.5 million rear-end collisions are reported every year. This type of collision is responsible for approximately 29% of all crashes. According to the Insurance Information Institute, rear-end collisions are responsible…
Two I-75 crashes in Marietta were recently reported in the news by Patch. A Georgia Power bucket truck rolled over in the first crash. Two people sustained injuries in an unrelated crash. According to the news report, one person was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Accidents on 1-75 are all…
If you or someone you love has been involved in a distracted driving accident, you do not have to navigate all the hassles of insurance companies alone. Talk with a compassionate personal injury lawyer today so you can focus on your health and well-being. Distracted Driving Among Teenagers Teens are particularly vulnerable…
According to a WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta report, police have arrested a 20-year-old woman after an alleged drunk driving accident. The woman was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), serious injury by vehicle, and other traffic-related charges. The investigation is ongoing. For people involved in a drunk driving accident, talking with…
Georgia passed a “hands-free” law in July 2018. The law is clear about restricting almost all cellphone use while driving. Before 2018, the law banned only texting. If you have not been up to date on this law or spoken with a personal injury lawyer, you may be unaware of the…
A recent Fox News report detailed a serious injury of an unbelted passenger in a head-on collision in Cobb County. In the Peachtree State, “click it or ticket” signs are familiar sights. These signs are powerful reminders to wear seat belts to avoid tickets and help prevent serious injuries. Buckle Up is the…
Georgia uses a traditional “fault-based system” system for car insurance. What is this term? It means that the person at fault for the accident is financially responsible for injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses. In approximately 12 other states, a “no-fault” system is followed. This means that the driver’s insurance covers…
No one wakes up in the morning expecting to get into a car or truck accident. It makes sense to have a basic understanding of the laws that come into play in the event of an accident. Two Georgia laws are particularly useful to understand: modified comparative negligence and the…
Investigators believe that distracted driving may have caused a horrific crash that sent one person to a local hospital. After the vehicle crashed through a barrier, sped up the tow truck’s ramp, crashed through the cab, and went airborne, it landed on its passenger side and flipped over, hitting another car…
Automobile safety technology has advanced considerably over the last 100 years. Yet vehicle collisions still kill or seriously injure millions of Americans every year. Motorcycle safety technology has barely budged over the past century. So, it is no surprise that motorcycle wrecks are 30 times deadlier than other vehicle collisions. Non-fatal motorcycle…