Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents
Asleep at the Wheel: Dangerous Driving in Atlanta
Modes of travel throughout Atlanta take many forms: by motorcycle, car, truck or bus. With the large volume of motor vehicles on the road, drivers need to stay alert and distraction-free, especially if they’re driving a big rig, but they sometimes do not. Throughout the United States and Atlanta, the dangers of impaired truck driving […]
Despite Federal Regulations, Truck Accidents Cause Serious Damage
In a recent accident involving a FedEx delivery truck and a Gwinnit County Transit bus, the delivery truck driver was killed and the bus driver seriously injured. Preliminary investigations showed that the bus ran a red light and thereafter struck the FedEx vehicle. Both vehicles struck the Museum Bar at Central Avenue and Ralph D. […]
Top Topics to Discuss With a Lawyer After an Auto Accident
It’s natural to have questions if you have been in a car accident and are considering taking legal action. Before you meet with an attorney, it’s a good idea to prepare yourself mentally — that way you can make sure you ask them any questions you may have and come away from your initial meeting […]
Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy riding for many reasons, not the least of which is the undeniable appeal of having the wind in your face on the open road on a warm spring day. Nevertheless, traveling on a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving or riding in a car, not only because motorcyclists lack the protection […]
Car Chases Look Cool on TV — But Are Dangerous
A high-profile incident in the nation’s capitol on October 3, 2013, ended with one woman dead, a toddler in custody and two injured police officers. All major media outlets were on the scene within minutes live-streaming the events as a 34-year-old female driver ran a police barricade at the White House, striking a security officer […]
The Importance of Seeking Medical Care After an Accident
If you have been injured in an accident, it is essential that you receive professional and timely medical care. If you hope to seek compensation for your injuries, your attorney and the insurance claims adjuster are likely to use a physician’s report as part of the accident evaluation process. Even if you are not aware […]
Bus Accident in Atlanta Kills One: Who Is Legally Responsible for Damages?
One person is dead following a collision between a FedEx truck and a Gwinnett County Transit Authority (GCTA) bus in downtown Atlanta. On November 11, 2013, according to investigators, the GCTA bus ran a red light and collided with the FedEx truck at the corner of Central and Abernathy, just across from Turner Field in […]
Two Dead Following High-Speed Chase: Were Police Negligent?
Two Atlanta-area people, who were on their way to a birthday party, are dead following a high-speed police chase. On November 13, 2013, Georgia State Patrol officers began pursuing 38-year-old Timothy Rutland, who was wanted for questioning in an earlier hit-and-run accident in Tiff County. The chase ended when Mr. Rutland ran a stop sign […]
Fatal Semi-truck Collision in Henry County: Is This a Case of Wrongful Death?
In September 2013, a motorcyclist was killed in Atlanta in a collision with a semi-truck. Police state that 45-year-old Edward Bridges, of Riverdale, was riding northbound on Interstate 75, near the intersection of Interstate 675 in Henry County, when a southbound semi-truck crossed the median and collided with Mr. Bridges almost head-on. Apparently the semi-truck […]
Driver in Fatal Hit-And-Run Remains at Large: Can Uninsured Motorist Coverage Help?
Marietta police are looking for a recreational vehicle (RV) that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident earlier this year. Police state that the RV was travelling southbound on Interstate 75 near Delk Road, and attempting to change lanes, when the RV rear-ended a Camry. Due to the force of the collision, the Camry crossed […]
