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Every year, government agencies and consumer watchdog groups compile data about the safest - and least safe - vehicles on the road. By researching new vehicles before purchasing, drivers can protect themselves by both preventing accidents and reducing the severity of injuries sustained in a crash. When Georgia motor vehicle accidents occur, a dedicated Atlanta…

Jessica "Nikki" Oates grew up in the beautiful north Georgia mountains of Rabun County and still considers it her true home. She graduated from Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia in 2008, then moved to Atlanta to work as a personal injury paralegal. "I have always had an interest in helping people, especially people who cannot…

Back to school season is an exciting time for Atlanta families. But it's also filled with risk for high school students, as large concentrations of young, inexperienced drivers increase the frequency of traffic accidents in and around school zones. If your teen has been injured in an auto accident, contact an experienced Atlanta car accident…

  The College Football Playoff national championship is here and Atlanta roadways are likely to be slammed with both frustrated commuters and eager fans as hundreds of thousands converge on the football capital of the South. The game between the University of Georgia and University of Alabama kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz…

  The Georgia Department of Public Safety released the final holiday travel count for the 2017 Christmas and New Year's season as reported by Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies. The Christmas holiday travel period started 6 p.m. on Friday, December 22, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26 (102 hours).…

  Parking lots are a maze of cars and lanes - strangers rushing to and fro, often distracted by their devices or newly purchased items. Violence in a parking area can occur for any number of reasons, such as theft, road rage or alcohol. If you or someone you know has been the victim of…

Unruly crowds, hectic parking lots and slippery conditions can make holiday shopping a dangerous task. Victims of parking lot car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and even violence on retail property may be entitled to be compensated for their injuries. After any type of holiday shopping accident, consult with an Atlanta personal injury attorney to learn about…

  When a car slams into the side of a tractor trailer, the results are often deadly. A trailer sits higher off the ground, bypassing many vehicles' safety features and shearing off their tops. In some cases, victims are decapitated upon impact. Federal statistics reveal that more than 200 people are killed in large truck…

  Atlanta and North Georgia were hit by a snowstorm last Friday, catching some Georgians by surprise. The traditional scramble for milk and bread ensued, but many were left unprepared to deal with the icy conditions and thick blankets of snow left behind. Fortunately, most of the ice and snow began melting by Saturday afternoon.…