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Georgia Car Accident Laws: What You Need to Know

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…

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Teen Distracted Driving in Cobb County

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…

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The Fault-Based System in Georgia Car Accidents

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…

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High-Speed Police Chase Kills Motorcyclist

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…

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Do Commercial Drivers Have to Be More Careful?

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…

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Charged Filed in Thanksgiving 2022 Fatal Crash

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…

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Electronic Evidence in Car Crash Cases

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…

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Two UGA Students Killed in Car Crash

Two other students were seriously injured in the wreck that followed Georgia’s celebration of back-to-back national football championships. Investigators believe that speed was a factor in this wreck. The single-vehicle crash happened near the intersection of Stroud Road and Barnett Shoals Road in Athens. A 20-year-old offensive lineman and 24-year-old recruiting staffer…

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