Tag Archives: personal injury
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Atlanta
Channel 2 Action News recently came out with an interesting investigation of the most dangerous intersections in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The report included a top 10 list of intersections that see the most auto accidents. Surprisingly, only one of the top 10 actually comes within the Atlanta city limits, which goes against what Channel […]
Georgia Truck Accident Results in Three Fatalities
A tanker truck crashed into a passenger vehicle on Interstate 16 early in the morning on June 19, causing the death of three people. Officials with the Georgia State Patrol stated that the Treutlen County accident occurred when the truck hit the back of a Toyota Scion, causing both vehicles to cross the highway median […]
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 […]
Settling Your Accident Injury Claim in Georgia
If you have suffered an injury in a car accident case, the most likely way that your case will end is with a settlement. A very small percentage of accident cases ever make it to trial — the best option for both parties is usually to get the legal process over with in a settlement. […]
Types of Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Claim
In most wrongful death cases, there are three different types of damages that could be available to family members that file the suit. These types of damages possible are as follows: Economic damages. Economic damages refer to specific types of compensation that are generally easier to place a number value on. They also include the […]
Who is Liable for Defective Brakes on Trucks?
A recent study that was performed by the Department of Transportation discovered that approximately 29.4 percent of all crashes involving large trucks featured some sort of brake-related issue, such as brakes being out of adjustment or general brake failure. With these types of issues being so prevalent, who may be held liable when these issues […]
Issues of Liability in Georgia Truck Accidents
Statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicate that truck accidents in the United States are on the rise. Over the past two decade, the number of truck accidents has increased by 20 percent, and there has been a corresponding rise in lawsuits filed over these incidents. However, truck accident lawsuits are not always […]
Filing a Lawsuit Against a Drunk Driver After a Car Accident
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 driving under the influence face additional civil penalties as well as the criminal charges they are likely to face. Civil suits are completely separate from […]
Filing a Lawsuit Against a Drunk Driver After a Car Accident
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 driving under the influence face additional civil penalties as well as the criminal charges they are likely to face. Civil suits are completely separate from […]
Georgia Man Receives 20-Year Sentence After Drunk Driving Crash
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, a 24-year-old Georgia resident, will be forced to serve ten years behind bars with another 10 years of probation. During his probation period he will […]
