Don’t Blame Mother Nature For Your Accident
Now that the holiday season is over, all the chilly weather, snow, ice, and wind isn’t quite as magical. Even less magical is when that snow, ice, and wind cause you to get into a wreck! Careful driving in these conditions is absolutely necessary, and unfortunately, it only takes one person to ruin it for […]
Georgia Tailgating Is 2nd Worst in the Country
A new STUDY has found that tailgating in Georgia ranks as the second-worst in the United States – and no, not the fun and enjoyable sport tailgating parties, but drivers following too closely. A large portion of Atlanta accidents is directly caused by vehicles following too closely to the vehicles in front of them. Fortunately, this same […]
Why You NEED a Dash Camera!
Car dash camera footage is all over social media. A favorite stop for YouTube viewers is the clips from the crazy to the cringe-worthy from dashboard-mounted cameras. Why risk it? There are countless drivers on the road each day and even more driving interactions! Being defensive with your own driving is the safest and easiest […]
Getting Proper Documentation from an Uber Accident
Ridesharing apps like Uber or Lyft are popular throughout the country to get around when you’re on vacation, a way to get home safely after a night at the bars or to haul things like groceries or other items when you live in a big city without access to a car. Although most riders can […]
Speeding Truck Driver Accident
Commercial trucks are all over the highways, carrying cargo and merchandise from coast to coast. While most commercial truck drivers are responsible and take their job seriously, unfortunately, there are some truck drivers who drive irresponsibly. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 4,311 large trucks and buses involved in fatal crashes in […]
Truck Fire Accidents
Big commercial trucks use a lot of fuel. All commercial trucks use diesel fuel, which is much harder to ignite than regular fuel. However, because these large trucks carry 100 gallons of diesel fuel at any given time, if this fuel is ignited it can cause large truck fire accidents. A truck fire accident is […]
Chain Reaction Crash Resolution
Most of us have been caught in traffic on the highway when there has been a multi-car pileup. These multiple-vehicle car crashes are often referred to as a “chain-reaction crash,” which is when three or more vehicles are involved in a series of collisions that’s caused by an initial single collision. Accidents like these can […]
Single Car Crashes with No Fault of the Driver
Most car accidents occur when one car crashes into another one due to driver inattention, a sudden slow down on the highway, or an impaired driver. However, there are occasions when accidents only involve one vehicle—and these can be every bit as dangerous as a multiple-vehicle accident. Typically, single-car crashes occur because a driver encounters […]
Georgia Auto Accident Statistics
Unfortunately, each year thousands of Georgians are hurt or killed in auto accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, Atlanta roadways are among the most dangerous in the country. In fact, in 2013, I-285 had the most fatal accidents per mile than any other interstate. Georgia was also the seventh-worst state in […]
Questions for a PI Attorney About a Big Truck Accident
Getting into an accident with a large commercial truck can be life-altering. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 4,311 large trucks and buses involved in fatal crashes, which was an eight percent increase from the previous year. In total that year, there were 415,000 reported crashes, and 83,000 of those resulted in […]
