Many of our North Georgia readers probably rode a bus to and from school throughout much of their kindergarten through high school days. Indeed, most people throughout the country could probably say the same thing about their transportation to and from school. But,...
Year: 2015
Is “aggressive driving” a form of recklessness?
Most of our North Georgia readers have probably heard the ubiquitous term "road rage." From time to time we see news reports about someone getting incredibly angry at another driver on the road, and then doing something completely ridiculous, like pulling a gun or...
Facing the challenges of a hit and run case
Many Georgia residents have been in a car accident before. For most, it was a simple fender bender, perhaps with some minor damage to their car, but no injuries. But, there are some people who aren't as fortunate, and they are involved in car accidents that involve...
About one-third of all car accidents are speed-related
Everyone who receives a driver's license is supposed to pass a written test and a driving test. These tests are administered to attempt to ensure that everyone who is operating a vehicle on Georgia's roadways knows how to operate a vehicle safely and within the...
It is important to take nursing home abuse and neglect seriously
Throughout the country, state and local governments are trying to raise public awareness regarding elder abuse. In some cases, unsuspecting senior citizens are victimized by random phone and mail scams, but in other cases a family member may be abusing the elderly...
What is a pedestrian’s duty to avoid a car collision?
Most of our Georgia readers know that many car accidents involve a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. These types of auto accidents are, unfortunately, quite common, despite the fact that many cities and towns throughout the country are making a point of making their...
The right approach in a wrongful death claim
When a North Georgia resident loses a family member due to the negligence of another person, the loss is usually unexpected and devastating. Every day throughout America, people die in motorcycle accidents, car accidents and truck accidents. Many others die in...
How common are drunk driving accidents? – Part II
In Part I of this two-part series, we asked and answered an important question - "how common are drunk driving accidents?" The answer, unfortunately, is quite simple: "very common." Here, in Part II of this series, we will examine whether or not there are certain...
How common are drunk driving accidents? – Part I
Most of our Georgia readers know that drunk driving is one of the biggest causes of traffic-related deaths and injuries. Sometimes it seems like it doesn't matter how much government and private agencies attempt to educate the public about the dangers of drunk...
What types of damages can you seek after a car accident?
Car accidents leave thousands of people injured and suffering every year. For some of the lucky ones, their injuries are temporary and they will recover fully. However, for many people who are injured in an auto accident, their injuries will result in permanent...