Tag Archives: car accident
Woman Charged After Fatal Atlanta Hit and Run Accident
Atlanta police officers recently arrested a woman who was allegedly at fault in a fatal hit and run accident that occurred Wednesday, November 11. The victim was reportedly run over on Arizona Avenue in the northeast part of Atlanta at approximately 1:30 a.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A 45-year-old woman turned herself […]
Report: Fatigued Driver to Blame for Tracy Morgan’s Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the Wal-Mart truck driver who hadn’t slept in over a day was responsible for a 2014 crash involving comedian Tracy Morgan. Morgan suffered severe injuries last summer when the truck crashed into Morgan’s limousine-van. One comedian in the limo died, and Morgan and two others were left […]
Atlanta Recording Artist Dies in Recent Car Accident
Atlanta rapper Hussein Fatal, perhaps best known for his collaborations with the late rapper Tupac Shakur, died in a car accident outside the city on July 10. He was 42 years old. The car he was traveling in was reportedly speeding when it hit an embankment and flipped over, ejecting Fatal. The accident occurred just […]
How Can an Attorney Help After a Car Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, your first instinct is likely to make sure everyone in the vehicle is unhurt. After you confirm the safety of yourself and your passengers, a variety of questions and concerns may flood your mind about the state of your vehicle, insurance issues or what to do next. […]
Are Drivers Making Left Turns Always Liable in Accidents?
In most cases, drivers who make left-hand turns and then cause accidents with cars approaching from the opposite direction are found to be at fault. These accidents are particularly dangerous, as they often involve hard collisions on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Most states have laws indicating that drivers making left turns must wait […]
The Deadliest Driving Distractions
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of auto accidents in the United States. The dangers of texting and talking on the phone while driving are well known and have been clearly established, as they make up the majority of distracted driving injuries and deaths. But what are some of the other deadliest examples […]
Two Drivers Injured in Wrong-Way Accident on Georgia SR 400
All of the southbound lanes on Georgia State Route 400 near Atlanta were blocked for approximately an hour in the early hours of April 20 after a car accident that was reportedly the result of a driver traveling the wrong way on the highway. The accident happened around 5 a.m. between Lenox Road and the […]
Friends Become Enemies: The Adversarial Nature of UIM Proceedings
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 insurer as an ally and a source of support, especially in cases where the other driver was at fault. Unfortunately, this can lull people into […]
Driver in Fatal Hit-And-Run Remains at Large: Can Uninsured Motorist Coverage Help?
Marietta police are looking for a recreational vehicle (RV) that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident earlier this year. Police state that the RV was travelling southbound on Interstate 75 near Delk Road, and attempting to change lanes, when the RV rear-ended a Camry. Due to the force of the collision, the Camry crossed […]
