No criminal justice system is perfect. In the United States there are many individuals who remain free despite having committed a crime. Sometimes this is due to them or their crime not being discovered and other times there just isn't enough evidence to get a...
Year: 2014
Police officer injured in car accident responding to call
A car accident in Rome, Georgia can happen to anyone at any time including those in positions of responsibility like police officers. They can occur for a multitude of reasons including negligence, recklessness and a drunk driver. When a person is injured in an auto...
Police believe drag race led to fatal car crash that killed woman
For drivers in Rome, a motor vehicle accident is an inconvenience as long as no one is hurt. However, when there is a significant amount of recklessness, negligence and wanton disregard for the safety of others, there is a substantial chance for injuries or a fatal...
Wal-Mart faces suit over accident that left one dead
Semi-trucks carry over half of the United States' goods to various points across the several states, as well as Canada. Being a professional driver is not without its risk, as most auto accidents are caused by human error. The roadways are full of drivers being...
2 charged after fatal car accident on Interstate 75/85 in Georgia
With all the ads reminding drivers to drive safely around motorcycles and to avoid driving after consuming alcohol, there is no reason a drunk driver should be on the road. There is also no reason a driver should hit a motorcycle. In a recent accident along Interstate...
Nursing home sued over multiple charges of neglect
When a family cannot take care of an elderly or physically challenged relative, a nursing home is often the only alternative. It is imperative that anyone choosing a nursing home for a loved one takes a close look at the home's policies. Some nursing homes may look...
Soldier injured in Georgia semi truck-motorcycle accident
The spring and summer months are a time of heightened motorcycle traffic in Georgia and throughout the country, and drivers of trucks and passenger vehicles should keep an eye out for riders. Too often, failure to see a motorcycle results in serious injuries.That may...
Head-on car wreck in east Georgia kills 4-year-old child
Reckless drivers place other motorists at risk every day in Georgia. Speeding and illegal lane changes are two of the most common reckless offenses, and those appear to have been factors in a recent tragedy that took a 4-year-old child's life.The fatal car wreck...
1 killed, 1 injured in a GA truck accident; driver charged
It isn't hard to understand why drivers of large commercial trucks are subject to safety regulations that don't necessarily apply to other drivers. The size, weight and speed of a tractor-trailer significantly increase the risk of a catastrophic accident. Still, truck...
Georgia crane truck accident kills man, truck driver arrested
Learning that your loved one has died in a truck accident is a horrible experience. When that accident was caused by a driver's negligence, the pain may be all the more severe. For one Georgia man's family, that horror became a reality when their loved one was killed...