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Each year, approximately 50% of all fatalities attributed to motor vehicle accidents could be prevented if the victims had been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Unfortunately, the consequences of an Atlanta car accident involve more than injuries and death. The financial toll to the victims, tax payers, and government are …

As winter gets closer, the weather gets colder and the roads may become frozen, snowy, icy, or slick for other reasons.  As adverse weather conditions increase, so does the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffering injury.  Drivers have a duty to drive with reasonable care given the road and visibility …

Young drivers are the group most often involved and/or injured in auto accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA furthers reports that another high-risk demographic group for auto accidents is adults over the age of 65 years. As people age, they may develop mental or physical impairments they did not …

When you file a personal injury claim following an auto accident and your claim goes to trial, you will have to present detailed evidence showing the other party was negligent in causing the accident and regarding the full amount of damages you have suffered.  Even if your case does not go to trial, as many …

Clayton County auto accident victims should collect basic information from the other driver: his name, address, phone number and license plate number, his insurance company name and the policy number. Victims should also find out if there were any witnesses and get their names, addresses and phone numbers. Accident scene photos should be taken including …

When people think of dangerous roads with high risk for auto accidents, they often picture heavily trafficked city roads and highways.  However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more traffic fatalities and injuries take place on rural roads than urban roads.  In 2007, over 22,000 people died in accidents in rural areas, compared …

It is well-established and well-documented that driver fatigue is a leading cause of trucking accidents.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published numerous statistics showing the dangers of fatigued driving and, as a result, has established numerous regulations regarding hours of service in an attempt to prevent accidents caused by fatigued truck drivers.  …

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 …