Last year, there were a total of 1,435 accidents in Georgia. Of these crashes, 267 were fatal causing 450 fatalities. As Atlanta car accident lawyers, we know that most motor vehicle accidents in Georgia are avoidable. They are caused by drivers who make simple mistakes or behave recklessly. We all know drunk driving is dangerous. In 2009, one-third …
Most Common Distractions 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 drivers.Consulting a Gwinnett 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 in …
The Dangers of Different Types of Truck Cargo
Commercial truck accidents are inherently dangerous on the roads due to their large size and ability to cause substantial damage and injury in the event of an accident. If a truck driver loses control of his big rig, it could result in collisions involving multiple passenger vehicles and potentially injuring multiple motorists. There are many …
Duluth Man Charged in Fatal Car Accident
A Duluth man has been charged with vehicular homicide after causing a Gwinnett County DUI car wreck that killed two people and left three others injured. The crash occurred on , at 3:30 a.m. on Steve Reynolds Boulevard near Satellite Boulevard. Twenty-two-year-old Soon Mo Kwon, a Korean citizen, was driving a Lexus on a Steve Reynolds Boulevard when he …
The Unexpected Dangers of Parking Lots
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan there are over 100 Georgia pedestrian fatalities per year. GDOT estimated that 2012 pedestrian deaths would likely exceed those in 2011. Of the pedestrian fatalities, 91 percent occur in the roadway and 5 percent occur in marked crosswalks. An unexpected location of a substantial number …
Why Truckers Can Be Some of the Most Dangerous Drivers
Have you ever wondered what attracts someone to become a truck driver? You may be surprised to learn that this profession is generally chosen not because truckers like driving or are good at driving. In fact, people often turn to this line of work because they need money to support their families—ultimately finding themselves stuck …
How Next Day DUI Accidents Happen
Most Georgia traffic accidents involving alcohol occur at night. However, a surprising number of Atlanta DUI car wrecks occur in the morning. These accidents are caused by drivers who believe they are able to drive, but still have a high blood alcohol level from drinking the night before. How long does alcohol stay in the body? Once the alcohol in a …
How is BAC Measured?
If you have been in an Atlanta traffic accident, and the police suspect alcohol played a part in causing the crash, they will order a test of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol present in the blood at a given time. It is expressed as a ratio of …
Can I Sue Whoever Served a Driver Too Much Alcohol?
Yes, you should be able file a claim against both the driver and the host of the Super Bowl party who supplied the driver with too much alcohol to drink. If a guest drove home drunk from a Super Bowl party, the host can be held liable under Georgia laws.Drunken driving victims in Georgia can …
How Much Should My Daughter Sue for Her Coma?
We are saddened to hear of this news and wish your daughter a full and fast recovery. While we understand your need to make a financial recovery due to your daughter’s expensive medical bills, it is best to sue for damages once you know the final outcome of your daughter’s health. Unfortunately, some DUI victims …
Georgia Woman Calls Police With No Recollection of Accident
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DUI accident fatalities increased from 9,865 in 2011 to 10,322 in 2013. The NHTSA reported that the majority of DUI accidents with fatalities involved drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.15 percent or higher, or almost twice the legal limit. A 2006 study …
Driver Injured in 3-Car Rear-End Collision
A multi-vehicle rear-end collision in Lithonia left two individuals, DD and DD, with significant injuries requiring medical attention. The crash, which occurred on , at the I-20 Eastbound Entry Ramp at Wesley Chapel in DeKalb County, was caused by a Chrysler Town & Country that struck their vehicle from behind. The DeKalb County Police Department …
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