Atlanta Personal Injury Law Blog
More coffee drinking may mean more crash-prone truck drivers
Anyone may be injured at the hands of a truck driver in Georgia. Perhaps you were involved in an accident yourself and wondering just how the other side caused it. It's worth noting that according to a recent study, truck drivers who drink a lot of coffee over the...
Minimizing driving distractions
Trucking accidents are a common cause of serious injuries and death every year in Georgia. Reducing distractions can help drivers keep their eyes on the road. Consider what you can do to avoid distraction and prevent serious accidents. Every task that you complete...
Tips to help keep motorcyclists safe on the roadways
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious, and even fatal, injuries to motorcycle riders. As a result, is important for drivers to practice safe driving habits to help keep motorcyclists safe on the roadways, especially as the weather gets better moving into the...
Personal injury and death from pedestrian accidents on the rise
In Atlanta and the surrounding areas of Georgia, pedestrians are vulnerable to personal injury and death when they are hit by a car. Drivers are increasingly distracted by their devices adding a new layer to the inherent dangers on the road like driving under the...
FMCSA to study truck accidents and technology distractions
You share the roads in Georgia with commercial trucks every day, but truck safety strategies have not necessarily kept up with the rise of distracted driving. The last time that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration conducted a large truck crash study, the...
Rear-ending a distracted driver could still put the fault on them
Texting and hands-on phone use are illegal while driving in Georgia, like many states across the country. Even with lawmakers aiming to curb distracted driving, it stills causes thousands of accidents every year. If you were in a wreck because of someone’s distracted...
Symptoms and treatment for whiplash after a crash
If you've been injured in a car accident in Georgia, you may wonder about symptoms of whiplash. This type of painful neck injury typically develops within 24 hours of a motor vehicle collision, and it can lead to sometimes-chronic stiffness, headaches and pain. If you...
Holiday season presents significant risks for pedestrians
The holidays are a time for families to celebrate and share the spirit of giving with loved ones and others. However, statistics show this time of year can be deadly for many people who head out to local shopping centers. The National Safety Council (NSC) says tens of...
Report: underride truck crashes are more common than you may think
You probably see examples of irresponsible driving around truck drivers on the road every day. While most motor vehicle drivers give truckers their space, there are others who don’t and do irresponsible things like cut them off and tailgate them. The size differential...
Are you aware of these conditions that are often misdiagnosed?
If your doctor overlooks a serious medical concern, it has the potential to result in additional harm or even death. Some conditions are more likely to be misdiagnosed than others, including the following: Heart attack: The symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest...
