Distracted driving is a major issue for motorists in Georgia and around the country. In 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 391,000 people received injuries in vehicle accidents caused by such inattentive motorists. and 3,477 people...
Northern Georgia Injury Law Blog
Zooming through Atlanta – and suddenly stopped
At , we work with neighbors, college students, business travelers and people on vacation to obtain maximum compensation for injuries occurring along Interstate 75, Interstate 20, and other major routes into and out of the city. Our view is...
Fall season poses extra risks to motorists
Autumn can bring some relief from hot Georgia summers. However, drivers also need to be mindful of how the season influences safety on the road. Adjustments in driving habits could reduce the chance of an accident during this busy season. Traffic gets heavy at the end...
The dangers of same-level slip and fall accidents for customers
Employers in Georgia may be underestimating the danger of slip and fall accidents on their premises. According to a study by New Pig, an authority in drips, leaks and spills, employers who ignore these potential hazards may suffer losses in productivity as well as...
Collision avoidance systems reduce accident injury rates
Georgia drivers would of course like to see the prevalence of car accidents decrease. A report has shown that collision avoidance systems have led to a reduction in injuries as well as in car accidents in general. This could mean that as these systems become more...
Partially at fault for an accident? You can still recover damages
There is a common belief among drivers that, in the event of an accident, any indication of fault on a victim's part prevents him or her from collecting damages from a legal claim. In other words, they think negligence is an all-or-nothing situation. In some states...
Things for drivers to keep in mind as the school year begins
Different locations can raise different traffic safety issues. For example, during the school year, special safety concerns arise in school zones and along school bus routes. This is a particularly important point for Georgia motorists to keep in mind right now, as...