People on their way to the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park encountered a traffic jam after a crash involving two tractor-trailers and a car closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 in Cobb County on Aug. 15. The accident site included an overturned tanker near...
Northern Georgia Injury Law Blog
Technology can reduce backup accidents
Backup crashes can lead to severe consequences for drivers in South Carolina. However, new technology may make it possible to significantly reduce the frequency of such accidents. For instance, the use of automatic rear braking can lead to a decrease of 62 percent of...
South Carolina woman killed in wrong-way car accident
A 23-year-old South Carolina woman was killed on the evening of August 21 in Greenville County when the vehicle she was traveling in was struck by a truck that had crossed the centerline. Media reports indicate that the 38-year-old Greenville man behind the wheel of...
What the law says about premises liability
In Georgia and other states, a person could be classified as an invitee, a licensee or a trespasser while on someone else's property. The type of designation a person receives plays a role in a property owner's duty to protect that individual from harm. An invitee is...
Types of damages in Georgia accident case
When considering legal recourse after an accident, the question of damages tends to loom large in people's minds. A brief outline of how personal injury damages work in Georgia can give you a basic picture of what to expect. Specific figures can vary greatly depending...
How to keep the roads safe during the school year
The start of the school year often means more buses on the roads as well as children pedestrians. Drivers in Georgia who want to stay safe during this busy season will want to incorporate the following tips. Some are very general; for example, drivers are encouraged...
Premises liability law for property owners
Property owners in Georgia may wonder where the liability lies if a worker is injured on their property. To answer this question, they should, first, be familiar with how various entrants are classified under premises liability law. There are trespassers, for example,...
Researchers find flaws with car safety systems
New cars in Georgia often come equipped with driver assist features. The technology is not without flaws, however. Recent testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed risks, and the agency has advised drivers to be on alert so that they can take...
Advice to keep drivers safe on the road
There are several strategies that Georgia residents and others can use to avoid causing or otherwise being involved in a car accident. Perhaps the most effective way to stay safe while driving is to be focused 100 percent on the road. This means refraining from using...
Keeping the swimming pool safe with three steps
Georgia residents who have a swimming pool in their home probably know how hazardous it can be, especially for children and guests. More than 3,500 non-boating drowning accidents are reported every year in the U.S., according to the CDC, and many of these undoubtedly...