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Road rage could be to blame for a shooting that took place recently at a Cobb County intersection. A driver was shot in the hip during a traffic-related issue with other motorists. Witnesses said the shooter was driving erratically, cutting off other drivers and making inappropriate gestures. Road Rage is responsible for 66 percent of traffic fatalities…

A 20-year-old woman died when her car was struck by a Budget box truck. The fatal car accident occurred on Highway 138 when the woman was merging onto the highway. Smith was driving with a six-month-old child who was airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. In addition, the two men in the box truck…

A Georgia teen lost his life recently when the driver of the vehicle he was riding in failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Since the teen was riding in the front seat, he received the brunt of the collision. According to The Newnan Times-Herald, all passengers in both cars involved were injured and taken to…

A motorcyclist was killed on Moreland Avenue recently after being hit. The man was riding with a large group of motorcyclists, when a motorcycle drifted into another lane, sparking a chain reaction. Motorcycle accidents are especially dangerous because of a motorcyclist's lack of protection. According to the National Highway Traffic Association, motorcyclists are 16 times more…

Distracted driving plays a large role in fatal crashes involving teen drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers under 20 have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes. Aside from the clear dangers of distracted driving on the road, distracted driving in teens may lead to other dangerous behavior. Studies led by…

Memorial Day kicks off what is known as the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers. According to the AAA foundation, a thousand people die each year in teen driver accidents from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The main cause? Distracted driving. In fact, 60 percent of teen driver deaths during this time period is caused…

Motorcycle accidents are far too common and are often deadly. Just recently, a 42-year-old motorcycle rider in Atlanta was killed in a collision with a MARTA bus. The bus was traveling north on Washington Road at approximately 5:30 AM. AJC reports a MARTA spokesperson indicated the motorcyclist hit the bus head-on. A passenger aboard the bus…

The truck driver accused of causing the fiery crash that took the lives of 5 Georgia Southern University nursing students was indicted recently in court. According to the AJC, the driver was indicted on nine counts, including five counts of first-degree vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving and following too closely. Total Trucking,…

Some people refer to Tractor-Trailers as "40 Tons of Death on Wheels." Because of their size, even a low impact collision can lead to serious injuries. A typical, fully loaded large commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds while the average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. Wrecks with these tractor-trailers often result in very serious injuries…

Motorcycle Accidents can be deadly. Without the protection that is provided from an enclosed vehicle, the rider can be at a higher risk of serious injuries. If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident I'm sure you have a lot of questions and worries. Who will pay for your medical bills? For your lost time…