Motor vehicles continue to pose a serious safety hazard to pedestrians. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that a pedestrian is killed in a car accident nearly once every hour in the United States. More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed nationwide in 2020 alone. Many tens of… Continue reading Understanding Pedestrian Accidents and Comparative Negligence in Georgia
READ ARTICLEJuly 11, 2022
Motor Vehicle Collisions are on the Rise: An Overview of the Most Recent Data
Catastrophic and fatal motor vehicle collisions are rising rapidly in the United States. Virtually every state saw an increase in serious accidents last year. On May 17th, 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially released its preliminary data for 2021. The federal agency estimates that 42,915 people were… Continue reading Motor Vehicle Collisions are on the Rise: An Overview of the Most Recent Data
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How to Obtain a Class Action Certification in Georgia
Broadly defined, a class action lawsuit is a procedural legal device that allows one or more representative plaintiffs to file a civil claim on behalf of the members of a larger group. Class action lawsuits can be filed in a wide range of different circumstances—including product liability claims, toxic torts… Continue reading How to Obtain a Class Action Certification in Georgia
READ ARTICLEJuly 1, 2022
Improperly Loaded Trailers and Commercial Truck Accidents
Large commercial trucks pose an inherent safety risk to everyone else on the road. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that large trucks are involved in nearly ten percent of fatal motor vehicle collisions in the United States. Truck accidents can happen for a wide variety of different reasons, including… Continue reading Improperly Loaded Trailers and Commercial Truck Accidents
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Four Laws That Apply to Atlanta Truck Accidents
Four Laws That Apply to Atlanta Truck Accidents When you see a semi, 18-wheeler, or other large commercial vehicle flying down a Georgia highway, you can imagine the massive damage and destruction that accompanies a truck accident. Statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reveal the disproportionate nature of these… Continue reading Four Laws That Apply to Atlanta Truck Accidents
READ ARTICLEApril 22, 2022
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Atlanta DUI Car Accident FAQs
Atlanta DUI Car Accident FAQs Through public safety campaigns, harsh DUI laws, and other efforts, the number of drunk driving crashes has declined dramatically since the 1980s. However, a CDC publication on Alcohol-Impaired Driving in Georgia reports disturbing trends in the state and nationwide. Every year, more than 10,000 victims lose their… Continue reading Atlanta DUI Car Accident FAQs
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