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Truck Driver Wrecks After Violating Georgia’s Move Over Law
A tractor trailer driver was recently charged with violating Georgia's Move Over Law and Driving Too Fast for Conditions after slamming into the back of a police officer's car. The officer was directing traffic at the scene of a wreck on Interstate-85 when he saw the semi-truck headed straight for him. So, what is Georgia's Move…
Read More »Why Are Lawyers Calling You After a Wreck?
Has a lawyer called you after a car accident? Well, Let me tell you a quick story about a guy - we will call him Dave: Dave is injured in a car wreck. He is taken by ambulance to the hospital. Dave is treated in the emergency room, and he is released with instructions to…
Read More »Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Georgia School Bus Laws
Local counties are cracking down on drivers who pass school buses illegally. Several of these incidents have caused serious car accident injuries. For the safety of our kids, let me give you a quick refresher on what to do when you approach a school bus. If you are on a divided highway that is split…
Read More »Fatal Hit & Run Accident: How can you protect yourself?
Recently a grandmother and her two grandchildren were killed while driving to church when a man crashed into her car while fleeing police officers. Hit and Run wrecks happen more often than you think. How can you do to protect yourself? By making sure you have Uninsured Motorists' Coverage or UM - on your auto insurance policy.…
Read More »Georgia Apartment Shooting: Was it due to Negligent Security?
A 43-year old was found shot to death recently at an apartment complex in Lilburn, Georgia. The man was found dead in the parking lot in front of a building in which police believe he lived. Several calls were placed to police from several people that reported hearing six shots being fired in that area. So is the…
Read More »Motorcycles At Risk of Severe Injury on Georgia Roadways
Motorcycles are less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities. When motorcycles crash, the rider lacks the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so they're more likely to be injured or killed. So, while only 3 percent of all vehicles on the roads are motorcycles, they account for 14 percent of all motor vehicle-related…
Read More »Georgia Voters Oppose Legislation to Increase Truck Weights
Proposed law would increase tractor-trailer weight limits by more than 8,000 pounds A survey conducted by AAA revealed that Georgia voters overwhelmingly oppose allowing heavier trucks on Georgia roadways. Currently, the Georgia General Assembly is debating a law change that would increase the limit on tractor-trailer truck weights from 80,000 pounds to 88,200 pounds.…
Read More »Tractor Trailer Driver Charged with Following Too Closely
A Tractor Trailer driver was recently charged with following too closely after slamming into a school bus in Statesboro, Georgia. Here are some things we would investigate to prove the Truck Driver was Negligent: First, I would want to analyze the truck driver's log. This log reflects when the truck driver starts his day, all stops along the…
Read More »Distracted Teen Causes Rollover Accident
A Washington state teen faces charges in a rollover crash after admitting to texting while driving, and also using the social media apps for FaceTime and Snapchat while operating her vehicle. Using your cellphone while driving not only endangers you, but also your passengers as well as others on the road. There are three types of distracted…
Read More »Grocery Store Sued for Negligent Security After Shooting Death
A grocery store shooting has resulted in a lawsuit initiated by the estate one of the victims killed in the shooting incident. The incident took place two years ago, and the family of the deceased and the grocery store have been involved in negotiations to try to resolve the case outside of court. No resolution…
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