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Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities During the 2017 Holidays
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).…
Read More »Atlanta Parking Lot Attacks
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…
Read More »Holiday Shopping Injuries in Atlanta
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…
Read More »How a New Law Affects Tractor Trailers and Your Safety
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…
Read More »How to Drive on Ice and Snow in Georgia
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.…
Read More »How to Keep Your Child Safe in Case of a Car Accident
According to the Georgia Department of Law, car accidents are the number one cause of injuries and death for children 1 to 12 years of age. Many of these deaths and injuries are due to a lack of restraints or improper installation of booster or car seats. However, many parents and caretakers believe their child's…
Read More »How to Protect Yourself From Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving happens when a driver experiences fatigue as a result of sleep deprivation, exhaustion, medication or other impairments that cause them to become tired - putting themselves, their passengers or other motorists in danger. Drowsiness can cause drivers to lose focus while on the road, slow their reaction time to unexpected situations or hazards,…
Read More »Atlanta Traffic Fatalities Continue to Rise
Recent data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that traffic accident fatalities have, once again, continued to rise across the United States. While traffic accidents may seem to be an unavoidable risk of travelling on the roads of Atlanta, the reality is that drivers can take simple safety precautions to reduce their…
Read More »Woman Injured in Head-On Collision By Driver Fleeing Police
A man in a black SUV smashed into the front of woman's red Mustang while fleeing officers, injuring the other driver. Witnesses said that immediately after the crash, Jarvis Mack jumped out of the SUV and started running. Monroe County deputies had tried to stop Mack just north of Forsyth on I-75 for failing to…
Read More »3 People Injured in Tractor Trailer Hit-and-Run -- Driver Still At Large
Last Thursday, a tractor trailer struck a car going south on I-475 near Thomaston Rd around 9 p.m., causing the driver to lose control and veer off the highway into the nearby woods. The driver of the truck fled the scene and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at 478-751-7500,…
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