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Fatal Georgia Trucking Accidents on the Upswing
A woman died recently in a Georgia trucking accident wherein a dump truck crossed the center line on U.S. 17 near Brunswick, smashing into her Jeep and causing it to overturn. The crash occurred on a Wednesday afternoon, shortly after rush hour, according to the Florida Times-Union. Traffic homicide investigators are still piecing together what happened.…
Read More »Violent Crimes On The Rise in Forest Park
Forest Park continues to see an increase in staggering violent crimes within its community, which are far above the national average. These crimes include sexual assault, shootings, murders, thefts and more. In Atlanta alone, violent crime surpassed the national average with 612 crimes committed in 2015. Forest Park saw 576 violent crimes adversely affect its…
Read More »Prominent Georgia Attorney Comments On I-85 Bridge Reopening
Gary Martin Hays urges motorists to stay safe as normal traffic patterns resume The I-85 bridge in Atlanta is set to open ahead of the morning commute on Monday, May 15, a full month ahead of schedule. That's great news for Atlanta commuters, who have been dealing with altered traffic patterns since the bridge collapsed…
Read More »Fulton County Accidents on the Rise
Fulton County is seeing an increase of car accidents over the years. Recent data, according to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, shows that in 2014 there were 55,833 total crashes, with 14,373 injuries and 77 deaths. In 2015, according to stats provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 104 deaths. There…
Read More »Violent Crimes on the Rise in East Point
East Point continues to see a high amount in staggering violent crimes within its community, which are far above the national average. These crimes include sexual assault, shootings, murders, thefts and more. In Atlanta alone, violent crime surpassed the national average with 612 crimes committed in 2015. East Point saw 904 violent crimes adversely affect…
Read More »Fulton County’s Deadliest Intersections
Fulton County has the largest population out of any other county in Georgia - with an estimated 1.1 million residents. There are quite a few problematic roadways, as far as accidents go, but the number one deadliest intersection in Fulton County happens to be right in front of North Fulton Hospital at Hembree Road and…
Read More »Violent Crimes on the Rise in College Park
College Park continues to see an increase in staggering violent crimes within its community, which are far above the national average. These crimes include sexual assault, shootings, murders, thefts and more. In Atlanta alone, violent crime surpassed the national average with 612 crimes committed in 2015. College Park saw 1,366 violent crimes adversely affect its…
Read More »Cobb County Motorcycle Accidents Increasing
Cobb County is seeing an increase of motorcycle accidents over the years. Recent data, according to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, shows that in 2014 there were 26,921 total crashes, with 8,642 injuries and 49 deaths. Among the factors for fatality crashes were motorcycle accidents. From 2011 to 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discovered…
Read More »Tort Reform Could Undercut Plaintiff Rights in Atlanta
The civil justice system provides an opportunity for plaintiffs to bring claims under tort laws to get compensation for harm suffered as a result of negligence or wrongdoing. Unfortunately, the civil justice system could soon be changed in fundamental ways which make it harder for plaintiffs to be fully compensated for damages they have endured.…
Read More »Cobb County Accidents On The Rise
Cobb County is seeing an increase of car accidents over the years. Recent data, according to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, shows that in 2014 there were 26,921 total crashes, with 8,642 injuries and 49 deaths. There could be a variety of reasons for these increases. The Atlanta Regional Commission speculates that population increase and commute…
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