Sometimes, truth is stranger – and far more tragic – than fiction. A prime example of this occurred recently in Georgia when an Amazon driver committed a deadly hit-and-run. The driver is now facing numerous charges, and new details continue to emerge. Commercial vehicles in Georgia frequently cause fatalities and…
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What is a “Preponderance of Evidence” in a Georgia Car Accident Lawsuit?
Whenever you accuse someone else of wrongdoing in the United States, you generally shoulder the “burden of proof” – and this applies to car accidents. It is your responsibility to prove that a negligent driver caused your crash. In contrast, the accused driver is under no obligation to prove their…
What to Do After Being Ejected From Your Vehicle in Marietta
A vehicle ejection in Marietta can be one of the most traumatic life events imaginable. In this type of accident, the occupant is thrown through their vehicle window and onto the asphalt. Catastrophic injuries are highly likely, and many people do not survive. But what happens if you do survive…
Potential Injuries After Fiery Crashes in Georgia
If you have been injured in a fiery Georgia car accident, you might be struggling with various injuries. Perhaps you have suffered disfiguring scars. Maybe you are struggling with the effects of smoke inhalation. Whatever the case may be, access to high-quality medical treatment is essential. Accident victims should always…
Car Runs Up Tow Truck Ramp, Flies Through Air, Injuring One Person
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…
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in Pike County
Pike County Sheriff’s deputies believe a combination of alcohol and speed caused a fatal collision on Highway 109. A Lincoln Navigator and Toyota collided because neither driver stopped at the highway intersection. One driver was arrested after receiving medical treatment, and charged with driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, driving without a…
Is Speed a Factor in Most Accidents?
Maybe not “most” accidents, but speed is a factor in about a third of the fatal car wrecks in Georgia. The proportion of speeding-related collisions had been dropping slightly until the 2020 coronavirus lockdowns. When roads emptied, many drivers acquired some bad habits, including excessive speeding. Like many bad habits, this one…
Liability Issues in Substance-Related Collisions
Before the coronavirus pandemic, drug and/or alcohol impairment was a factor in almost half of vehicle collisions in Georgia. This proportion increased during 2020. Drug use, particularly antidepressant use, went up during the lockdowns. At the same time, DUI enforcement dropped off significantly. Bad habits, such as driving while impaired,…
Deadly Fireball Wreck in Atlanta
Police are unsure what caused a serious injury collision on Interstate 20, but they are certain that the crash killed two people and seriously injured several others, including an infant and a teenager. Investigators believe that a Chevrolet pickup swerved to avoid a Dodge Charger and slammed into a retaining…
How Do I Choose the Best Auto Repair Shop?
If your car is damaged in an accident, you will need to make sure that you find a good auto repair shop. The following article will provide some qualifications that the best auto repair shops have in common, as well as some tips you should follow to ensure that these…