Auto Accidents

What You Need to Know About Rear-End Collisions in Cobb County, Georgia

August 4, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

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 for over 7% of traffic-related fatalities and almost 20% of fatalities involving two cars.

In a recent news report on WSB-TV, two people were killed after an SUV slammed into the back of a parked tractor-trailer on I-75 in Cobb County. This early morning crash involved a Jeep crossing travel lanes to ram into a transfer truck hauling a utility trailer, stopped on the eastern shoulder of I-75 North at Chastain Road.

Georgia Car Accident Laws: What You Need to Know

July 21, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

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 too common, and it helps to understand the laws that may come into play. If you have been involved in a car accident, consider talking with a Marietta Personal injury lawyer to evaluate your case.

Understanding Georgia Fault Rules

Teen Distracted Driving in Cobb County

July 7, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

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

Understanding Drunk Driving in Georgia Car Accidents

June 30, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

According to a WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta report, police have arrested a 20-year-old woman after an alleged drunk driving accident. The woman was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), serious injury by vehicle, and other traffic-related charges. The investigation is ongoing.

For people involved in a drunk driving accident, talking with a Marietta personal injury lawyer may help to understand their legal options.

To fully understand the drunk-driving impact, consider that the impact can be injury and often death.

Go Hands-Free: It is the Law in Georgia

June 9, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

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 implications.

Most drivers are fully aware of the dangers of using a cell phone, texting, or searching on the web while driving. Just a moment of distracted driving can be enough to cause a collision, injury, or even death.

Buckle Up: Fasten Your Seat Belt in Marietta

May 31, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

A recent Fox News report detailed a serious injury of an unbelted passenger in a head-on collision in Cobb County. In the Peachtree State, “click it or ticket” signs are familiar sights. These signs are powerful reminders to wear seat belts to avoid tickets and help prevent serious injuries.

Buckle Up is the Law in Georgia

The Georgia seat belt law, O.C.G.A. § 40-8-76.1, requires every person in the front of a passenger vehicle to wear seat belts. In Georgia, the law distinguishes who must wear a seat belt in the back seat. Passengers over 18 years old are not required to wear a seat belt in the back seat. Children between the ages of 8 and 15 are required to wear a seat belt in the front or back seat of the vehicle.

The Fault-Based System in Georgia Car Accidents

May 19, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

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 certain losses after a crash.

In Georgia, a simple way to understand it is: the at-fault driver’s insurance covers other people’s losses up to the limits of the driver’s liability coverage.

What Laws Affect Marietta Car Accidents?

May 5, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

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 statute of limitations. A Marietta personal injury lawyer has the expertise to clarify the law and answer questions you may have about filing a claim for a car accident.

Comparative Fault in Georgia Car Accidents

Car Runs Up Tow Truck Ramp, Flies Through Air, Injuring One Person

April 28, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

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 in the other lane. The first car eventually came to a stop right side up as smoke rose from the wreck.

The driver, a 21-year-old woman from Tallahassee, Florida, survived the crash but suffered serious injuries.

Liability Issues in Cobb County Motorcycle Wrecks

April 21, 2023 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Automobile safety technology has advanced considerably over the last 100 years. Yet vehicle collisions still kill or seriously injure millions of Americans every year. Motorcycle safety technology has barely budged over the past century. So, it is no surprise that motorcycle wrecks are 30 times deadlier than other vehicle collisions. Non-fatal motorcycle crash injuries are also much more serious than non-fatal vehicle collision injuries.

Quite frankly, these victims need money to pay these medical bills and otherwise put the pieces of their lives back together. Fortunately, a Marietta personal injury lawyer has several legal options in these cases. Each one usually results in maximum compensation for serious injuries. This compensation usually includes money for economic losses, such as medical bills, and noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering.

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