Georgia motorists planning to hit the road over the upcoming Fourth of July holiday may want to drive with extra caution. This holiday is the deadliest of the year in the United States. More fatal car accidents take place over the Fourth of July holiday than any...
Northern Georgia Injury Law Blog
Negligence in car accident cases
Sustaining injuries in a car crash often causes significant financial loss. If the crash happened due to another person's or entity's negligence, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit to recover damages. Many people have questions about what negligence means in the...
Event security planning varies based on event size
People in Georgia who are preparing to hold events sometimes wonder how many security guards they should hire for the safety of their guests. Put simply; the event should have enough guards to deal with situations that may arise. The more people expected at the event,...
New devices may prevent distraction on the road
With so many drivers being distracted by their smartphones, several providers have released free apps that can prevent motorists from sending or receiving texts or calls. However, Georgia residents should be aware that these apps often don't go far enough in stopping...
Injuries that arise after a truck accident
In Georgia, as in other states, commercial trucks are all too frequently colliding with passenger vehicles. These accidents often result in death, and in 97 percent of such fatal crashes, it is the occupant of the passenger vehicle who dies. When accidents are...
FMCSA report regarding large truck fatalities
Truck drivers in Georgia may be interested to know about the results of a report issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. According to the report, there was an increase in the number of trucks that were involved in fatal crashes in 2016. The number...
3 reasons SUV accidents are uniquely dangerous
There is no good way to get into a car accident. No matter what happens, there are potential injuries and damages that will result, as well as the aftermath of recuperating physically and resuming your life. Some accidents are certainly more dangerous than others,...
The best way to handle a fall at the grocery store
Even in a well-lit grocery store, it is still possible for a person to sustain injuries in a slip-and-fall accident. In most cases, Georgia law protects those who have gotten hurt because of the negligence of another party. In fact, it may be possible to file a...
The resemblance of drowsy and drunk driving
Many drivers in Georgia would probably admit to driving drowsy at least once; according to some studies, 60 percent of adults in the U.S. have done it, and a third of them even claim to have fallen asleep behind the wheel. Drowsy driving is more dangerous than some...
Drowsiness common among rideshare drivers
Every year in Georgia and across the U.S., drowsy driving leads to about 328,000 accidents according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of those, approximately 109,000 result in injuries and 6,400 in a fatality. "Reduce fatigued-related accidents" is one of the...