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 …
The Danger Posed by Truck Jack Knives
Many types of commercial trucks consist of a cab, where the driver sits, and a trailer that is connected by a coupling and can be removed. The coupling is hinged, which allows the cab and trailer to move independently from one another, and in turn helps avoid the trailer from rolling over onto its side. …
The Dangers of Truck Drivers Driving at Night
Accidents involving large commercial trucks can occur anytime, anywhere. Even if the sun is shining with no traffic and perfectly dry, even road surfaces, a truck driver may still make a mistake that leads to a collision with a smaller passenger vehicle. However, the risk of accident does significantly increase in adverse weather, high volume …
The Dangers of Rural Roads
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 …
The Dangers of Fatigued Driving
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. …
The Dangers of Drunk Driving
Everything in life has risks, including driving out and about to work, family commitments or leisure activities. However, when possible, it is prudent to minimize risks that you expose yourself to. When it comes to driving, there are many things that you can do to minimize your risks, including: Driving during off-peak hours (before and …
The Cost of Car Accidents in Georgia
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 …
The Civil Suit Process for DUI Accident Claims
If you have been the victim of an injury caused by a car accident with a drunk driver, an Atlanta auto wreck attorney can help. One of the worst mistakes a victim can make is to decide to attempt to slog through the civil suit process alone, particularly on an issue as complex as a DUI accident. Civil Suit …
The Legal Disconnect With Texting While Driving
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 …
How Texting and Driving Can Cause Serious Accidents
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 …
Common Catastrophic Injuries From Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can be minor fender benders, fatal head-on or roll over collisions, or anywhere in between. Similarly, the injuries suffered by victims of motor vehicle accidents may suffer a wide range of injuries from small cuts to fatal organ damage. Catastrophic injury is a term doctors use to refer to nonfatal injuries that …
The Dangers of Texting and Driving for Teens
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 …
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