Georgia restaurants are becoming increasingly unsafe. Aside from the threat of violence at 24/7 fast food locations, vehicles are also crashing into these establishments with alarming frequency. The latest incident saw a vehicle accelerate straight into an Italian restaurant, smashing into tables and sending customers running for safety. Why are…
Fiery accidents have the potential to affect motorists in unique ways. First, the presence of fire makes a traffic collision in Cobb County much more dangerous – and fatalities become more likely. Survivors of fiery crashes are also likely to encounter distinct health challenges – including burn-related disfigurement. A recent…
Traffic authorities across the United States know that Labor Day weekend is an especially dangerous time. Along with Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, Labor Day is a day of abnormally high traffic fatalities. On a national scale, almost 500 people die on this day each year – and…
Although all truck accidents in Georgia are inherently dangerous, the chances of catastrophic injuries are particularly high in rear-end crashes. Perhaps the most obvious example is when a semi-truck rear-ends a smaller vehicle, and this can obviously cause devastating damage. However, smaller vehicles impact the rears of semi-trailers more often…
Imagine driving down a highway in Georgia when suddenly a foreign object smashes straight through your windshield. Although this might seem like a “freak accident,” it is exactly what one woman experienced before she lost her life. What can you do after a car accident in Georgia like this one?…
When a vehicle crashes in Georgia, the best anyone can hope for is a single-vehicle collision. Although the driver is still at risk in this scenario, innocent bystanders can at least escape unharmed. Impacts with other vehicles can make this situation worse, but crashing into a building has the potential…
Any driver can cause a serious accident in Cobb County. Everyone is capable of misconduct, negligence, or basic mistakes – including government employees operating government vehicles. Within the past few weeks, numerous government vehicles have been involved in serious crashes throughout Georgia. These accidents have led to various injuries, and…
Wrong-way crashes in Georgia can cause some of the most dangerous crashes imaginable – and you do not have to be a physics professor to understand why. When two vehicles strike each other head-on, equal and opposite forces wreak havoc on the occupants. If you have experienced a crash like…
Distracted driving has many forms, but for teen drivers, one of the most dangerous is texting. Texting combines visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. According to NHTSA, since 2007, drivers 16 to 24 year olds are at greater risk for distracted driving crashes, many due to messaging and texting. If you or a loved one…
Distracted driving is an increasingly dangerous problem in Georgia. If you have been involved in an accident involving a distracted driver, you may want to discuss your accident with an experienced Marietta personal injury lawyer. Distracted Driving in Georgia: Are You Alert? Distracted driving is defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as “any activity…