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What If You’re Injured By a Driver Who Failed to Yield?

Failure to yield the right of way is one of the most common reasons for car accidents and pedestrian injuries. In most cases, a failure-to-yield accident happens due to decision errors or reckless behavior — up to 94% of crashes are attributed to driver performance and mistakes. Such errors may include: Impatience Speeding or driving...

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5 Common Traffic Violations That Lead To Car Accidents

Drivers put themselves and others in danger when they violate traffic laws. Police officers in Atlanta and other communities throughout Georgia issue hundreds of thousands of traffic tickets each year. On average, local police officers and state troopers from the Georgia State Patrol issue more than 800,000 traffic citations each year for three particular violations,...

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Injured After a Left Turn Motorcycle Accident?

Motorcyclists are at the greatest risk of injury and death when making left turns or when a car is turning left at an intersection. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 53% of intersection crashes involve left turns (only 6% involve right turns!). In other words, crossing an intersection to make a left turn is...

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Atlanta Construction Injuries + How to Get Workers’ Compensation

Construction is booming in Georgia once again. Between new housing, interstate expansion, and two potential electric vehicle plants, workers in the construction industry keep the busy state bustling as it continues to adapt and change. While these changes may represent positive economic growth, construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the country. The...

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Georgia Ranks 5th Most Dangerous for Drowsy Drivers

Too many tired drivers get behind the wheel and cause car accidents When we think of bad driving behaviors, drunk driving, texting and driving, and recklessly driving over the speed limit may come to mind. But one of the most dangerous bad driving behaviors isn't getting the attention it deserves. Falling asleep at the wheel...

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T-Bone Accident: Determining Fault, Getting Treatment, and Filing for Compensation

When a vehicle slams into the side of another vehicle, this is known as a T-bone accident. It may also be referred to as a broadside collision, right angle collision, or AABS (auto accident, broadside). In severe cases, the impacted vehicle may spin out or rollover. T-bone car accidents are traumatic events. Despite what movies...

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Seat Belt Injury Symptoms and Treatment After a Car Accident

Seat belts have protected countless lives. Estimates by the National Safety Council put the number of lives saved at nearly 375,000 since 1975. That’s more than 7,600 accident survivors per year. Unfortunately, some drivers and passengers continue to ride without these vital safety straps. Half of all occupants who died in motor vehicle crashes were...

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Alcohol, Drug Use, & Truck Accidents in Atlanta

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), there were 415,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in 2020. Nearly a quarter of these wrecks caused injuries, and 4,444 resulted in fatalities. Roughly 5% of truck drivers involved in fatal crashes had alcohol or other substances in their system. Large trucks are complex machines that...

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Low-Cost Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD After an Accident

Severe accidents can have a traumatic impact on individuals. The shock of the crash, especially if a person suffered life-threatening injuries, may leave a victim with debilitating mental health issues. Yet the cost of therapy and prescription medication often keeps victims of emotional shock from receiving the treatment they need. In 2019, more than 13...

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Why Are Pedestrian Accidents in Atlanta Spiking?

Fatal crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists are on the rise in Atlanta. Metro Atlanta has a lot of traffic and a lot of pedestrians. When a collision occurs between a motor vehicle and a person, the injuries sustained by the pedestrian are often catastrophic. Drivers should remember to yield to people on foot and that...

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