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…
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…
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…
A high-speed pursuit in Acworth ended badly when a motorcyclist, allegedly racing another motorcyclist, struck a Honda Accord. The rider died at the scene. Prior to the crash, Georgia State Patrol troopers were assisting the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office in pursuing two motorcycle drivers who were racing on GA-3 near…
Yes. Truck drivers, taxi operators, Uber drivers, and other commercial operators are common carriers in Georgia. So, under Section 46-9-1 of the Georgia Code, they must “use extraordinary diligence” as they operate their motor vehicles. Additionally, “no excuse avails them unless the loss was occasioned by the act of God…
A man faces multiple counts of vehicular homicide after he crossed the center line and slammed into an oncoming SUV, killing two people and seriously injuring two others. One of the victims was an 18-year-old college student. The freshman volleyball player at Bryan College in Tennessee was home visiting family for…
Sometimes, evidence immediately available at the scene, like witness statements, is enough to establish liability in a car crash claim. Frequently, however, it is not enough to fill in all the blanks. In these situations, a vehicle’s Event Data Recorder often does this job. EDRs resemble the black box flight data recorders…