Filing a Lawsuit Against a Drunk Driver After a Car Accident
- posted: Jan. 29, 2015
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Injuries that occur in drunk driving accidents usually lead to civil suits being filed against the person accused of drunk driving. This means that people who cause injuries due to Read More
Georgia Man Receives 20-Year Sentence After Drunk Driving Crash
- posted: Jan. 22, 2015
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
A man who was accused of drunk driving after an accident that severely impaired a young woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and probation. William Wilson Heaton, Read More
Truck Driver Fined $670 for Running Car off Bridge
- posted: Dec. 18, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Distracted driving represents a significant threat to safety on the roads in Georgia and throughout the U.S.. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as, “any activity Read More
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident
- posted: Dec. 11, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
The time frame immediately after a car accident can be a stressful and confusing experience, but there are certain steps that you can take to ensure your safety as well Read More
New Radar Technology Could Help Solve Georgia Texting While Driving Epidemic
- posted: Dec. 04, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
A new technology may be incorporated in Georgia to help solve problems related to texting while driving. There are new radar devices in development that would be used by police officers Read More
Factors in Settling Cases Involving Motorcycle Accidents
- posted: Nov. 13, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
As you make your decision to file a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim after a serious motorcycle accident, one of the questions you’re likely to encounter is the potential Read More
When are Trucking Companies Liable for Accidents Their Drivers Cause?
- posted: Nov. 06, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
When you suffer injuries from an accident involving a commercial truck, the driver may have been the one who caused the crash. However, he or she might not be the Read More
Truck Driver Charged After Fatal Accident with Motorcycle
- posted: Oct. 23, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
A truck driver will be charged with homicide by vehicle and making an improper U-turn after his involvement in an accident that left a motorcyclist dead on an Atlanta road. The Read More
Negligent Entrustment in Georgia Auto Accidents
- posted: Oct. 16, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
A vehicle can be a dangerous or deadly weapon in the wrong hands. Every driver has a duty to operate his or her vehicle in accord with the state’s traffic Read More
Can Helmet Non-Use Affect the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims?
- posted: Oct. 09, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every motorcyclist should wear a helmet every time he or she rides. This is true not only because it is the law in Georgia but because studies have repeatedly shown Read More
Friends Become Enemies: The Adversarial Nature of UIM Proceedings
- posted: Sep. 18, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many people dread dealing with “the insurance company” after being involved in a vehicle accident. However, “the insurance company” is usually the other driver’s insurer. Many people see their own Read More
Georgia Dram Shop Laws and DUI Accidents
- posted: Aug. 28, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
When a person chooses to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, nothing can absolve him or her of the consequences of those actions. However, from the perspective Read More
Commercial Truck Maintenance Standards in Georgia
- posted: Aug. 14, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many factors can contribute to serious commercial truck accidents — and not all involve the driver. While the driver’s actions, training and physical condition are usually among the first things Read More
Hazardous Materials Regulations that Could Impact Your Case
- posted: Jul. 24, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
It is a matter of commercial necessity that potentially dangerous materials such as chemicals and explosive substances must sometimes be transported over our nation’s highways. While companies engaged in the dangerous Read More
Looking Beyond the Other Driver in Auto Accident Cases
- posted: Jul. 10, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the vast majority of auto and truck accident cases, the other driver is the most likely place to look when assigning fault. However, other factors and parties could be Read More
Georgia Fatal Car Accident Statistics
- posted: Jun. 19, 2014
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Vehicle accidents are a common cause of unexpected deaths in Georgia and throughout the United States. However, few accidents are truly accidents. Most could have been avoided if some involved Read More
