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Two people were killed in a northeast Forsyth County crash due to a wrong-way driver. This head-on collision occurred on Highway 53 at Porter Lane, near Keith Bridge Road. Authorities indicated that this wreck happened just before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, . Robin Stone of the Georgia State Patrol, Post 37, said, “What it looks like is …

Waiting to see a doctor after being injured in an accident can reduce the amount of your auto accident claim settlement especially if you have soft tissue or back injuries, neck injuries, or a combination. WHEN and IF medical care is sought is a critical component of your automobile accident claim or personal injury case.  A delay …

Four people were hospitalized after two cars crashed into a horse-drawn in downtown Atlanta.  The accident occurred around 7:30 pm on Friday, April 16 on Peachtree Street and Harris Street in downtown Atlanta.  Two cars were speeding and ran the red light at the intersection of Andrew Young International. One of the cars, a black Lexus, ran …

A Newnan man died in a two-car crash that happened Saturday night, . According to Georgia State Patrol, the Coweta County car crash occurred on Georgia Highway 34 at Fischer Road around 9:40 p.m.Desmond Jamar Geter, 21, of Newnan, was driving a 2000 Formula Firebird eastbound on Hwy. 34 and attempted to make a left turn onto …

If you are in an auto accident due to someone else’s negligence, chances are you can recover for your injuries, property damage, and other losses by filing a lawsuit. However, your chances of recovery increase if you take certain steps to preserve evidence for your case. Many people are too stressed or flustered to remember …

Airbags are installed in motor vehicles to help save lives and prevent injuries in the case of an auto accident. Though airbags do successfully provide safety protections in hundreds of thousands of accidents every year, there are some instances when airbags do not function correctly and cause injuries to drivers and passengers. In some instances, …

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 21 percent of all auto accident injuries occur as a result of distracted driving.  That adds up to an estimated 420,000 distracted driving accidents every year in the United States.  The number one distracted driving behavior is using a cell phone while driving, either to talk, …

Experts estimate that one out of 2,000 trips in a car is taken by a driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  However, an incredible one in three traffic fatalities is caused by a drunk driver.  This shows that the dangers of drunk driving are greater than almost any other type of …

Any type of motor vehicle accident can be dangerous and cause serious injury.  Some types of accidents, however, have the ability to commonly cause much more serious injuries than others.  One particularly dangerous type of car accident is the rollover accident.  A rollover accident occurs when one or more vehicles roll onto their sides, roofs, …

As parents, there is no cargo that we regularly carry in our vehicles as important and precious as our young children. Though safety for young children in vehicles has improved dramatically over the years, there is still a lot we can do to protect them from serious injuries and death. A properly maintained and installed …

Millions of car accidents occur every year, ranging from minor fender benders to more serious accidents that have the potential to result in serious injuries and property damage. Accidents that are caused because of someone else’s negligent act or omission entitle victims to recover for their losses from the person or party that caused their …

Every driver finds him or herself in a frustrating situation on the road.  Whether another motor vehicle is blocking an intersection, not practicing proper merging etiquette, or driving slower than the speed limit when you are in a hurry, it is easy to become angry at other drivers on the road.  However, it is extremely …