Alpharetta Georgia Personal Injury Law Blog
Father tragically killed in a wreck caused by a drunk driver
It goes without saying that driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous and reckless things a person can do. Despite public awareness campaigns and tireless law enforcement efforts, drunk driving continues to be a problem that plagues the state...
Area law enforcement officer killed in car wreck
An officer who had been with the same police department for over 20 years died in a recent motor vehicle wreck alongside the road. The police sergeant was working at the scene of another collision on a major urban thoroughfare when a vehicle struck him. While rescuers...
Fatigued or distracted driving can cause fatal truck wrecks
The major highways that crisscross the state of Georgia are heavily utilized by tractor-trailers. Traveling alongside these massive vehicles is a daily occurrence for most drivers in this state. Even though truck drivers are required to undergo special training and...
Thanksgiving weekend was deadly on Georgia roadways
The holidays are a time of relaxation, reflection and being with loved ones. However, a serious or fatal motor vehicle wreck can quickly turn this wonderful time of year into a tragedy. Many people believe that Georgia roadways are more crowded and dangerous than ever...
Metro Atlanta wrecks worse in spite of reduced traffic volume
People usually associate lighter traffic with fewer wrecks, if for no other reason than that there aren’t as many vehicles on the road. But Doug Turnbull, Skycopter anchor for WSB’s Triple Team Traffic and Atlanta’s Gridlock Guy, says the opposite is true. In spite of...
2 drivers killed in catastrophic motor vehicle wreck
Tractor-trailers are often considered the backbone of the economy in the United States. Highways and interstates across the state of Georgia are heavily utilized by these big trucks nearly 24 hours a day. Although tractor-trailers are an efficient way to ship goods...
Who can initiate a wrongful death statute?
It is never easy to lose a loved one in Georgia. While it is inevitable, it is never easy when it actually occurs. The hope is that the loved one lives a long, full life and dies of old age. However, not everyone is that this lucky. Some people unfortunately die much...
Study: Older drivers in fewer wrecks than middle-aged drivers
There’s a widely held belief that extends far beyond the city limits of Alpharetta, the state of Georgia and even the nation’s shores that older drivers pose greater risks on roads than other drivers. That belief began to erode a decade ago, however, when an extensive...
When crash compensation is in question, consider the costs
After a car accident, a driver might have minimal bruising or regain consciousness while being rushed to the emergency department in an ambulance. The most serious accidents can leave families wondering how to move forward after the wrongful death of a loved one. When...
Georgia motor vehicle wrecks up in 2020 despite reduced traffic
Auto wrecks are a common cause for catastrophic injuries and death throughout Georgia. Law enforcement and traffic agencies keep track of the statistics of these crashes to formulate strategies to make the roads safer. Often, there are misconceptions about the number...
