Although there are countless factors that can cause an accident – from auto part defects to adverse weather and poorly maintained roads – the vast majority of collisions involve human errors. As such, most crashes are preventable if drivers behave responsibly. […]
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Large trucks play an important role in driving the country’s economy. Unfortunately, commercial truckers are often expected to drive long distances through all kinds of conditions in order to meet strict deadlines. […]
Jesse Lantzer was allegedly under the influence of drugs when he drove into the back of a woman’s car in Marietta, causing her to crash into the truck in front of her. […]
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Despite recent advancements in vehicle safety technology, deadly car accidents are actually on the rise. Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a 7.7-percent increase in road fatalities in 2015 – with an estimated 35,200 deaths. […]
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It should come as no surprise that trucking is one of the deadliest industries in the United States – second only to construction. Navigating a large, heavy vehicle over busy, unfamiliar highways through night and day, rain and snow – it’s no wonder that there were an estimated 342,000 large truck accidents in 2013. […]
On the first Monday of September, many Americans will travel long distances to spend time with their family and friends. This is the perfect way to make the most of some precious time off – but with so many extra cars on the road, there is a much higher risk of crashing. […]
At best, car accidents are costly, inconvenient and very, very frustrating. At worst, they can cause serious injuries and even death to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Unfortunately, collisions are alarmingly common in Georgia. […]
It can be a surprise to learn that drunk and drugged driving is not the leading cause car wrecks. In fact, driving under the influence (DUI) isn’t even the second. […]
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When an injury occurs as the result of a vehicle crash, your legal basis for filing a lawsuit and claiming compensation is usually the negligence, or “failure to use ordinary care,” of the other driver. […]
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Despite advancements in automotive technology, an unacceptable number of people die on Georgia roads every year. In 2014, more than 1,100 people lost their lives in traffic accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. […]