Alpharetta Georgia Personal Injury Law Blog
Truck wrecks are frequently caused by distracted driving
Drivers these days face an abundance of distractions like cellphones and other gadgets that can take focus off of the road. Every year, distracted driving causes thousands of injuries and deaths in Georgia and across the country. Even though commercial truck drivers...
There are now fewer drivers, but not safer ones
Not surprisingly, fewer people in the Atlanta area have been on the road in the last several months than they had during the same time in 2019. This phenomenon is largely because of both the ongoing health crisis and the response that Georgia and various local...
Driver awareness can greatly reduce motorcycle wrecks
Many Georgia residents would agree that motorcycles are a fun way to travel. However, many Georgia residents would also agree that motorcycles are very dangerous. While it's true that some motorcycle wrecks can be the result of inexperience, many wrecks are caused by...
What can victims do about brain injuries after car wrecks?
Car wrecks can leave victims with catastrophic injuries they have to face for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, personal injury legal protections can help victims which is why they should know which types of damages they may be able to recover after suffering a...
Can poor truck maintenance cause a wreck?
Just as your car requires regular maintenance to stay safely operational, the big rigs on Georgia’s roadways require regular maintenance and repair. What happens, though, if trucking companies do not properly maintain their fleet? Who is responsible for maintenance of...
Group asks government to require safety measures for big rigs
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says a new study shows automatic breaking and other electronic warning systems could prevent two out of every five crashes involving semi trucks. The IIHS says these systems lower speeds by over 50%, drastically...
Have motor vehicle wrecks become inevitable in Georgia?
Georgia is notoriously one of the most dangerous states for motorists. Roadways here are constantly congested and treacherous. These days, just getting from point A to point B can seem like running a gauntlet. It’s not a question of if motor vehicle wrecks will...
Biking accidents a major cause of concern in Atlanta
Bicycling is a popular activity in America not only as a competitive sport, but also as a recreational exercise and a means of transportation. In a busy city like Atlanta, where commuting is getting more expensive and time consuming each year, cycling offers an...
Tips to avoid truck wrecks
As the U.S. economy continues to grow, more commercial vehicles like tractor-trailers are needed to transport goods across the country. For Georgia motorists in passenger vehicles, traveling at high speeds on crowded interstates near these massive trucks can be...
Motorcycle wrecks are more likely to be fatal
As roadways become more and more crowded across the state of Georgia, the chances of wrecks drastically increase. It’s no secret that motorcyclists face dangers that are not as stark for those in passenger vehicles. Motorcycles are more difficult to see than cars or...
