Category Archives: Car Accidents
Speeding is Causing Fatal Teen Car Crashes
Speeding is among the primary causes of motor vehicle crashes in Georgia and across the country, so it should not come as a surprise that speeding is a leading cause of fatal teen crashes. Yet the effects of speeding on teen driving deaths are nonetheless staggering. According to a recent report in HealthDay News,… Read More »
New Study Addresses Braking Technology and Bicycle Accident Reduction
How often do negligent drivers cause serious injuries in car collisions involving bicyclists? These kinds of crashes occur more often than you might expect, and they are avoidable. When motorists are careful behind the wheel and avoid dangerous behaviors like distracted driving, aggressive driving, or drunk driving, they are less likely to harm a… Read More »
Who is Responsible for a Winter Car Accident?
While the weather around Marietta certainly does not get as cold as in some parts of the country, Georgia does still get some wintry weather. Indeed, when temperatures drop below freezing, sleet and ice can make for extremely dangerous driving conditions. But who is liable for a winter car accident? Many people assume that… Read More »
Shorter Car Trips May Involve More Accidents
When are car accidents most likely to happen? For years, researchers have investigated the time of day that motor vehicle collisions are most likely to occur, and whether certain days of the week are more dangerous than others when it comes to traffic crashes. Holidays and holiday weekends have also been studied for accident… Read More »
What Questions Should I Ask a Car Accident Attorney?
After you have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle crash in Georgia, you may be thinking about hiring a car accident attorney to assist with your auto insurance claim or to help you file a car accident lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Deciding which attorney to hire for your case can be complicated, and… Read More »
Should I Settle My Car Accident Claim?
If you were recently involved in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia and you have filed an insurance claim, you may have already received a settlement offer from the insurance company. As such, you are likely wondering if it makes sense to settle your insurance claim or if you should negotiate with the insurance… Read More »
What You Should Know About Documenting the Scene of a Car Accident
When you are involved in a traffic collision in Georgia or anywhere else, it is critical to do what you can to document the scene of the accident. But what does it mean to document the scene of the collision? And what type of information will you need to gather, and why should you… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Speeding-Related Car Accidents
Many drivers travel at speeds above the posted speed limit when they are in a rush or even when they are not paying careful attention to the act of driving. Yet speeding is a serious problem, and it frequently leads to severe and fatal motor vehicle collisions. If you were involved in a speeding-related… Read More »
Tips for Safe Driving During the Holidays
The upcoming holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, is one of the busiest times on the road for many individuals and families alike. When there are more vehicles on the road, there is a greater chance of serious and fatal traffic collisions. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), the Thanksgiving… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident
Motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians can be particularly deadly. According to a Car and Driver article, pedestrian fatalities were higher in 2019 than they had been in the previous 30 years. There are a variety of potential reasons that pedestrian death rates have risen, including more SUVs on the roads and an increase in… Read More »