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Tires are one of the most essential pieces of equipment on a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle. When they fail, vehicles can be extremely difficult to control and may even jackknife or roll over. As a result, tire blowouts or failure can easily result in injury-causing accidents, potentially leaving victims with significant medical expenses …

Commercial trucks are held to the same basic Georgia auto insurance laws as private vehicles – coverage is mandatory! While the minimum limits and specific requirements may differ, truck drivers and motor carriers have to maintain the necessary minimum insurance coverage for legal operation of their vehicles.  When your truck accident involves an uninsured or underinsured truck driver, …

When driving on the highway or interstate, you have undoubtedly seen signs warning drivers to be more careful in work zones and also alerting drivers to significantly increased penalties for speeding or injuring a worker. The virtual maze of narrow lanes, signs, barrels, equipment, or workers make highway work zones a particularly dangerous place to …

What is a rotational collision? Rotational collision is a technical term that refers to any accident in which the motor vehicle spins around before or after crashing.  Georgia rotational accidents are are especially dangerous; as a car spins out of control, it may cross through lanes of traffic and hit other cars, light poles, fences, …

Every day throughout the state of Georgia, a traffic accident occurs; however, the types of accident-related injuries that take place in this state and throughout this nation differ due to varying factors such as the cause of the crash, type of the accident, force of the impact, speed of both vehicles, the location of impact, …

Hiring an Atlanta car accident lawyer to handle your personal injury claim can be an intimidating process, but it is absolutely crucial if you want to increase your chances of a successful outcome. Fortunately, by taking the time to do your research, you may find an attorney who is the right fit for you. Experience is Key …

Aggressive driving is a problem on the roads in the United States.  People always seem to be in a hurry or running late, and many drivers have no qualms about speeding or ignoring traffic signals to their destination on time.  Drivers also sometimes tend to take out their frustration and stress on other drivers.  All …

A Roswell personal injury attorney can help you determine if you have a valid case if you were the passenger in a vehicle and suffered injuries in an accident. You may be able to file an insurance claim to recover damages. By seeking legal counsel, you can protect not only your rights but also your claim. Don’t rely on …

Unless you’re an expert yourself, a Jonesboro car accident attorney is likely to prove beneficial to your claim. Most are not familiar with the car accident claims process and should aim to familiarize themselves a bit before proceeding. When you’re meeting with an attorney during the selection process, or you have already retained one, knowing the right …

Do you believe your Georgia car accident was a result of an automotive safety defect? Or did a part of the vehicle malfunction and cause you to crash? Unfortunately, many people get injured in auto accidents every year due to defects in manufacturing and design. If you think that your car accident stemmed from an …

A horse has been put down after causing a car-horse motor vehicle accident on . The horse got loose and was hit by a car on Georgia 92 near Rivers Road in Fayette County.  The driver was not injured, but the horse had to be put down after the accident. Last week, in a separate accident, …

If you were involved in an Atlanta head-on car crash, you may feel lucky to have escaped without injury.  And, you are lucky.  Head-on car crashes account for ten percent of fatal accidents. But, even if you feel fine, you may have sustained serious injuries. A head-on car crash can put a lot of strain on a …