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Auto accidents and collisions are the leading causes of people aged 5 to 34 and within the 10 most common causes of death to people of all ages. In the United States, over 30,000 people are killed each year as the result of car accidents. Car accidents can have serious financial consequences, and result in …

Distracted driving accidents killed 3,092 people in 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is estimated that an additional 416,000 people were injured in automobile crashes involving a distracted driver. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident involving a distracted driver enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured …

Distracted driving is a growing problem on our nation’s roadways, and resulted in over 3,000 fatalities in 2010 alone. Distracted driving is a form of driver negligence that may allow victims to recover through a personal injury lawsuit. Anyone who has been injured by a distracted driver should consult with an experienced Fayette County car …

Distracted driving accidents killed 3,092 people in 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Additionally, it is estimated that 18 percent of auto accidents that year involved distracted drivers. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident involving a distracted driver enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been …

Teenagers are the age group most likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Teenage drivers not only lack experience behind the wheel and the instincts to quickly react to potential risks, but they also have a tendency to not adequately recognize dangerous behaviors or …

Law enforcement officers will likely respond to a Clayton County auto accident and will file an official police report. Victims should remember that a police report can be used as evidence in court or by the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Conflicting or contradictory information can complicate a case. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto …

According to most statistics, the vast majority of motor vehicle accidents are caused driver error. Driver error encompasses a wide range of conduct, including things like distracted driving and failure to yield. Some accidents, however, are the result of poorly designed or maintained roads. Because road maintenance is generally the responsibility of a state or …

Victims of auto accidents may not immediately feel injury symptoms. Though victims may visit an emergency room shortly after the accident it is possible that the emergency room physician will only check for serious or life-threatening injuries such as broken bones, a punctured lung or some kind of internal bleeding. Endorphins produced after accidents serve …

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of Georgia road accident. A rear-end collision is a traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the vehicle in front of it.    Causes of Atlanta Rear-end Accidents A typical rear-end accident occurs when a driver must stop or slow for a pedestrian or traffic and the car following does not have …

An underride truck accident occurs when a vehicle collides with the rear of a truck’s trailer and goes underneath the bottom of the trailer. Rear-end truck collisions are relatively common, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports over 15,000 per year. They are also some of the most dangerous types of accidents, as …

Car accidents affect thousands of people in and around the Atlanta each year. In the most severe cases, these accidents can leave victims with significant injuries and long-term medical complications. Even when the injuries people sustain are not particularly severe, they may cause significant discomfort and lost income due to missing work. It is important, …

Head-on collisions occur when the front end of one motor vehicle crashes directly into the front end of another motor vehicle. This type of accident is rarer than other kinds of collisions, however it is often the most deadly. Head-on collisions often happen at higher speeds than other types of crashes, and vehicles often rebound …