Blog: Car Accident - Page 11

It’s not difficult to realize that a small passenger vehicle won’t hold up well when in an Atlanta truck accident. Commercial trucks have both size and weight on their side, while the only advantage a passenger vehicle may have is better reaction time and maneuverability.Even with advances in safety features such as airbags and crumple zones, …

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year about 400 people lose their lives in car wrecks or truck accidents due to tire failure. Tire failure may be due to poor maintenance or it may be due to a manufacturing or design flaw.  Common types of tire failure include: Tread separation Multi-piece wheel explosions Sidewall failures …

When you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident with a commercial truck you’re often left looking for answers as to why the accident occurred. When there is no evidence of mechanical failure, aggressive driving, or truck driver intoxication the next type of negligence Georgia truck accident attorneys look for is …

People are generally aware of the risks of car accidents and bus accidents, however another type of vehicle that poses possibly greater risks of accident and injury are passenger vans.  Most passenger van accidents happen as a result of a driver or passengers who do not appreciate the unique risks of operating or riding in …

After being hit by a drunk driver in Georgia, you may want nothing more than to put the crash behind you, but that isn’t so easy for some people. You may re-experience the crash in flashbacks or nightmares. You may even have night terrors, causing you to violently awake in the middle of the night …

Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, especially to those of us who lack experience driving in such conditions. Snow, sleet, hail, or ice can cause for hazardous conditions, increasing the risk for traffic accidents involving other cars or pedestrians. Even in bad weather conditions, drivers who fail to maintain control of their cars may …

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in the United States.  Speeding is often a significant factor in these auto accidents. Speeding motor vehicles can make it difficult for other drivers to judge lane changes and turns.  Auto accidents where excessive speed is involved are likely to be more severe than those where …

Motor vehicle accidents can cause serious injuries to victims. Many of these injuries can be treated and the victim may return to their former lives after some recovery time. However, some auto accident victims never fully heal from their injuries and those injuries may affect them for the rest of their lives. Car accidents can …

Airbags are only one of the many safety features on motor vehicles meant to protect drivers and passengers from as much harm as possible if they are involved in an auto accident.  Almost every current vehicle is equipped with airbags and these airbags do indeed save the lives of accident victims on a regular basis.  …

In Atlanta we are fortunate.  Only 250 of the nation’s 5,700 hospitals specialize in treating children.  And although children account for almost one-third of emergency room visits, 94% of hospitals lack adequate pediatric medical supplies and one-third of hospitals have no pediatrician on staff.  Children are not small-scale adults. Even a small amount of blood loss …

I just posted the story of a passenger who was seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash when tools and utility clamps fell off the back of a truck on Georgia 400. Road debris and debris falling from vehicles cause thousands of accidents every year.  These crashes may result in serious and even fatal injuries. …

It is every parent’s worst nightmare.  Your child is seriously injured in an Atlanta auto accident.  The injury takes up your whole life.  It is hard to think beyond the fact that your child is hurt and possibly fighting for his life.   However, your child is depending on you.  These five tips for maintaining normalcy come …