Auto Accidents

Driver Sideswipes Semi-Truck in Marietta, Causing Chain-Reaction Crash

September 12, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

In September of 2025, Atlanta News First reported that a driver had caused a chain-reaction crash in Marietta after sideswiping a semi-truck. The accident led to three injuries, and it highlights the dangers posed by semi-trucks on Georgia roads. Chain-reaction crashes can start with a minor collision before developing into major, multi-vehicle incidents. Determining fault can be challenging in these situations.

Police Say Driver Fled After Starting Chain-Reaction Crash

Police in Marietta say that after causing the chain reaction crash, the guilty driver fled the scene and did not stop. However, investigators were able to review surveillance footage and determine which specific vehicle caused the crash. They are continuing to investigate the incident, and one can only hope that the guilty party is apprehended by law enforcement.

Is it Worth Filing a Car Accident Claim for Whiplash in Cobb County?

September 5, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Whiplash is a common issue for victims of car accidents in Georgia. While some might argue that whiplash is a minor injury, it can still lead to serious discomfort and lost earnings. This injury can also be expensive to treat due to potential visits with chiropractors, physiotherapists, and other specialists. Is it worth filing a car accident claim for this type of injury?

What is Whiplash?

The word “whiplash” refers to the motion the neck makes during a car accident in Georgia. Like a whip, the neck rolls forward before being snapped back suddenly. In the same way a whip “cracks,” your neck may also come under serious pressure during an accident. These types of injuries are typically associated with frontal and rear-end collisions.

Potential Injuries After Vehicle Ejection in Cobb County

August 29, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Vehicle ejection is one of the worst things that can happen to a victim after a car accident in Cobb County. In this type of incident, the force of a collision throws a victim out of their vehicle and onto the roadway. After the initial impacts, the victim remains vulnerable to many additional hazards – including passing vehicles. It may be possible to recover from these injuries, assuming victims gain access to effective medical treatment. However, many of these incidents also prove fatal.

Ejection From Bicycles, Motorcycles, and Scooters

The most serious ejection-related injuries often stem from motorcycle, bicycle, and scooter accidents. Because accidents are usually more severe at high speeds, motorcyclists frequently suffer severe ejection-related injuries. A common injury is “road rash,” otherwise known in the medical community as a “friction burn.” This type of injury occurs when a motorcyclist impacts and skids across the roadway.

School Bus Crashes in Cobb County After Driver Runs Red Light

August 22, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

School bus crashes are occurring at a high rate in Georgia and nationwide. Although all crashes are worrying, school bus accidents in Cobb County may be especially concerning due to the involvement of young victims. A recent school bus crash shows that these incidents continue to occur, and it is not clear what steps school districts are taking to improve safety. Parents of injured children may consider their legal options after these incidents.

Jeep Driver Cited for Running Red Light After Major School Bus Crash in Cobb County

In August of 2025, MSN and many other sources reported that a school bus had crashed in Cobb County. Officials say that the collision seems to have been sparked by the driver of a Jeep, who ran a red light. Images from the scene show the Jeep toppled over onto its side, with its rear end lodged against the door of the school bus. A third vehicle was also involved in the collision, although the driver of this SUV was not cited.

Deadly Motorcycle Accident Reported in Cobb County

July 25, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

In June of 2025, Fox 5 Atlanta reported a fatal motorcycle accident in Cobb County. The crash was so severe that it temporarily shut down parts of I-75, and it undoubtedly left a family grieving the loss of a loved one. Motorcycle accidents such as these are common not only in Cobb County but also throughout Georgia. In many cases, these incidents lead to motorcycle accident lawsuits in Cobb County.

Police Have Not Yet Revealed What Caused the Crash

Authorities have only released snippets of information about this motorcycle crash. We know that the victim was only 19 years old, and he was riding a Kawasaki EX300 bike at the time of his death. The other vehicle involved in the collision was a Ford F-350, and it was driven by a 43-year-old. The crash occurred at 10:30 in the morning, and it led to the closure of all lanes.

Hit-and-Run Driver Found in Cobb County After Two Crashes in Ten Minutes

July 11, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

When police track down hit-and-run drivers, most people celebrate this as a victory. However, these negligent drivers are often caught by law enforcement only after causing secondary crashes. As a result, their arrests sometimes come after even more destruction, injuries, and deaths. After a senior citizen lost their life to one of these negligent drivers, a secondary crash occurred in Cobb County as the motorist tried to flee. These types of crashes highlight just how irresponsible many drivers have become in Georgia.

Police Say Woman Was Intoxicated When She Committed a Hit-and-Run

This story begins not in Cobb County but in Atlanta, where a woman reportedly struck a 71-year-old man before fleeing the scene. The defendant then drove 20 miles in just 10 minutes, reaching Cobb County before causing a second collision. If we do the math, a distance of 20 miles in 10 minutes indicates an average speed of 120 miles per hour.

Multiple Cars Crash Into Georgia Homes and Buildings

June 30, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Within the space of a single week in June of 2025, multiple cars crashed into homes and buildings in Georgia. This is an alarming trend that has been emerging across the nation, and drivers seem unable to stop crashing into various structures. We see these incidents occurring in grocery store parking lots, strip malls, and residential neighborhoods. This is significant because it means that even if you are inside a building, you are not safe from negligent drivers in Cobb County.

Car Crashes Into Georgia Home

In June of 2025, WSB-TV reported that a driver had crashed into a resident in Duluth. Police say that the collision occurred early one Monday morning, and images show heavy damage to the front of the residence. The crash was powerful enough to send bricks flying across the front yard, and the vehicle in question also experienced heavy damage to its frontal section.

Well-Known Musician Dies in “Horrific” Cobb County Crash

June 27, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

In June of 2025, the music community was rocked by the loss of a major talent, and this individual died in a major Cobb County car accident. The individual in question was a member of the timeless group “Kool & the Gang,” and he died at the age of 71. This incident highlights how dangerous roads can be in Cobb County. Although this particular accident is notable because of the celebrity victim, many other people die each year due to similar collisions.

Cobb County Police Department Reports Fatal Crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

In June of 2025, Cobb County Police reported a fatal crash on Veterans Memorial Highway. Although the authorities did not name any names, it soon became common knowledge that the single deceased victim was a former member of Kool & the Gang called “Chicago Mike” – also known as Michael Sumler.

Street Racers Continue to Endanger Cobb County Residents

June 20, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Georgia lawmakers have expressed concern over the alarming rise of street racing and takeovers across the state. After a major uptick during the pandemic, street racers have continued to plague our streets while endangering average people. These illegal speed contests can injure or kill drivers, passengers, audiences, and innocent bystanders. Two recent street racing crashes in Cobb County highlight how dangerous this phenomenon has become.

Driver Commits Hit-and-Run While Doing Stunts in Parking Lot

While street racing has been around since the invention of automobiles, so-called “street takeovers” represent a relatively new phenomenon. Participants gather at parking lots or intersections before performing various stunts, including donuts, burnouts, and other dangerous maneuvers. Although this might seem less dangerous compared to racing, bystanders continue to suffer serious injuries as a result of street takeovers.

Negligent Drivers Cause Serious Crashes in Cobb County

June 13, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Over the past few days and weeks, negligent drivers have caused mayhem on the streets of Cobb County. Some of these accidents have resulted in serious injuries, while others have led to deaths. To make these incidents even more traumatic for victims and their families, some of the guilty drivers fled the scene without stopping. These Cobb County car accidents highlight just how dangerous it has become to drive in Georgia.

Hit-and-Run on I-285 Results in Serious Injury

In late May of 2025, the Cobb County Courier reported that a serious hit-and-run had occurred on I-285. The crash began when the driver of a Kia changed lanes, striking a GMC in the process. The drive of the GMC veered into the center median barrier, crashing and coming to a halt in the middle of the road. After the collision, the driver of the Kia continued without stopping.