There are typically two forms of financial protection available for those hurt by another person or a business. The first is insurance coverage. Insurance can often compensate those affected by dangerous property conditions, professional negligence or motor vehicle...
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Car Accidents
Data highlights three dangerous driving activities
Drivers face an increasing number of distractions every time they get behind the wheel. From reading or personal grooming to having a conversation or taking a sip of water, any activity that takes a driver’s attention off the road for even a small amount of time can...
GA vehicle crashes a big concern, especially when trucks are involved
Following is a question that might logically lead off any Georgia-linked blog post spotlighting motor vehicle accidents in Atlanta and elsewhere across the state. To wit: How serious are they? Readers who spend even a modicum of time behind the wheel on state roadways...
Will deaths rise during transition to self-driving cars?
It has long been predicted that fully autonomous (self-driving) cars will someday be not just a reality, but the standard way that people get around. Futurists and technology enthusiasts have been making these predictions since at least the 1950s. And in the past...
What to do when you’re the victim of a hit and run
Everyone knows to pull over safely and get the information of the other person when there is a car accident. Right? Unfortunately, not everyone stops and takes responsibility for an accident like they are supposed to. What are you supposed to do when the other person...
Despite regulations, truckers could drive while drowsy
Truck drivers have an important and difficult job. You and many other drivers may often see them as a nuisance or fear the harm they could cause if a crash occurs, but truckers often have grueling, long shifts on the roads of Georgia and across the country....
$2 million-dollar settlement reached with Georgia Department of Transportation
In November 2013, Jacob Edward Spradley was driving to work when he lost control of his Mustang along I-20. Both Spradley and his passenger, James Stanley Joyner, were killed when a breakaway cable terminal (BCT) guardrail sliced through the car. Melvin Hewitt,...
Who is to blame for an accident in the parking lot?
When you are hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you could find yourself facing medical bills, physical injuries and other complications that can have a long-term effect. As a victim, you may understand that you have the right to seek compensation through a...
Can a bar be held responsible for an alcohol-related crash?
At any given time, you may share Georgia's roads with a driver who got behind the wheel after drinking. In fact, you may shudder to think of just how many times you managed to avoid becoming involved in a serious -- yet preventable -- accident with a drunk driver....
The dangers of parking lots during the holiday season
At this time of year, it is easy to get distracted. Aside from your usual responsibilities, you probably have guests arriving, food to prepare and lots of shopping to do. Like many people, you may feel as if you are constantly in a hurry. At times like this, it's easy...
