Cobb County Car Accident Causes Serious Injuries
Two people were injured in a Cobb County car accident when a vehicle crossed the center lane and struck another vehicle. According to a news report in The Examiner, the car accident occurred on C.H. James Parkway in Powder Springs. Officials say a Rockmart man lost control of his gray 2001 Mazda Tribute before it crossed over the center lane and struck a blue 1996 Chevrolet Impala. The driver of the Tribute sustained non-life-threatening injuries and the 47-year-old driver of the Chevrolet suffered serious injuries. Officials are still investigating the cause of this auto accident.
Many of the most devastating Georgia car accidents involve wrong-way vehicles and head-on collisions. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s 2008 Crash Analysis, Statistics & Information report, three out of four fatal crashes occurred on two-way roads with no separation or barrier.Read more…
Steps to Take after an Atlanta Car Accident
Atlanta is a busy, highly populated city. The hustle and bustle of the highways as everyone drives to work in the morning and back home in the evening can make the roadways dangerous. Accidents are common, and you may be involved in one at some point.
That’s why should know what to do if you are ever involved in a car or truck accident. The steps you take immediately following the collision may affect your ability to receive fair compensation for your losses. Your heart may be racing after the crash or you may be dazed or in a state of confusion. But the steps you take immediately after an accident can have a direct effect on the success or failure of your personal injury claim.Read more…
How to Prevent a Car Accident in Georgia this Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving holiday period, there is an increase in traffic accidents and fatalities. According to the Georgia State Patrol, there were 437 traffic crashes that occurred during 2010 Thanksgiving holiday resulting in 397 injuries and eight fatalities. Officials say that the leading causes of fatal Thanksgiving accidents are impaired drivers, speeding motorists, and a lack of safety belt use. If you are driving this holiday week, it is important that you exercise due care and take the necessary steps in order to avoid getting into an accident.
The first step to take to prevent a Georgia traffic accident is to make sure that you are driving safely. While driving this holiday season, it is important that drivers adhere to posted speed limits and drive at a speed that is safe given the traffic, roadway, and weather conditions.Read more…
Atlanta Taxpayers Lose Millions as a Result of Accidents Caused by City Employees
When Atlanta car accidents result from the negligence on the part of the city or city employees, it is the taxpayers who foot the bill. According to a news report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the city has paid more than $3.27 million to settle accident claims since the beginning of 2008. The city has had to settle approximately 730 claims during that time period at an average of $4,500 per settlement.
According to the report, the police, watershed and public works departments accounted for the majority of the settlements. Any time a car accident occurs involving a police officer, for example, the injured victim can file a claim against the city. One woman was paid $405,000 after she suffered severe injuries when an Atlanta police officer crashed into her.Read more…
Paying for Medical Treatment and Expenses after a Georgia Car Accident
If you have been injured in a Georgia car accident, paying medical bills is probably the last thing on your mind. Getting the medical attention and treatment you need so you can return to normalcy is the only thing you should have to worry about. Unfortunately, all hospital visits can prove costly, and many injured victims of car accidents are sent substantial bills that they have no way of paying.
It is important to understand the basics of how hospital billing works. Hospitals bill patients the full cost of treatment, but they negotiate with insurance companies for reduced rates. Therefore, it is in the hospital’s best interest for a patient to pay the bill before insurance companies get involved. It is important not to pay a bill without first asking questions and speaking with your insurance provider.Read more…
The Danger of Georgia Vehicle Fires
Vehicle fires are often underreported. A number of vehicle fires occur as a result of violent collisions and defective auto parts. There are many flammable fluids in vehicles and a powerful impact, or even a minor leak or a faulty switch, can have devastating consequences. Victims can suffer painful burn injuries and smoke inhalation injuries that will require immediate medical attention and possibly long-term treatment.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between the years 1999 and 2003, there were about 325,100 reported vehicle fires that resulted in 440 civilian deaths and 1,500 injuries each year. Nearly 75 percent of reported vehicle fires involved mechanical or electrical failures.Read more…
Bar May Share Responsibility for Fatal Atlanta DUI Crash
Determining liability following a fatal Atlanta car accident can be a complicated process. According to a news report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the survivor of a wrong- way accident is attempting to hold a bar accountable for the crash. The fatal car crash that resulted in two fatalities occurred on Ga. 400 near the Lenox Road exit during the early morning hours on August 15, 2012. The lawsuit says that the security personnel at the bar could have done more to prevent the drunk driver from driving. According to the report, club security did take the driver’s keys and gave them to an acquaintance. The drunk driver took over the wheel shortly after they drove away.
Under Georgia law, it is possible to sue a bar that serves noticeably intoxicated individuals whom the bar staff knows will attempt to drive home. It can be difficult to prove, however, that the bar staff knew that the person was impaired and knew the person intended to drive. There are several questions that must be answered. Was it obvious that the person was intoxicated? How much alcohol was the individual served? Could the bar staff have known which individual in the party was the driver?Read more…
Several People Hurt after Car Crashes into Restaurant in Milton
Three people were hospitalized following a Georgia car accident involving a vehicle crashing into a restaurant. According to a news report in The Alpharetta Patch, the car crash occurred at the Express Wings & More restaurant on Windward Parkway in Milton. Officials say the 47-year-old female driver hit the accelerator instead of the brakes while parking and crashed into the building. No patrons were inside at the time of the crash, but two employees were injured. The driver complained of injuries, and one employee sustained minor injuries while another suffered serious leg injuries. No charges have been filed yet.
Anytime a vehicle crashes into a building, there are a number of questions that must be asked. Was the driver distracted or driving under the influence of drugs of alcohol? Did speed contribute to the crash? Did the driver suffer from a medical condition? Was the crash the result of a mechanical malfunction at the time of the crash?Read more…
Georgia Traffic Accidents Caused by Speeding
Speeding is when a driver either travels faster than the posted speed limit or faster than is reasonably safe given the roadway and traffic conditions. Motorists who are speeding will have less time to avoid an accident and they have an increased chance of causing serious injuries in the event of a collision. Many serious injury car accidents in Georgia involve at least one motorist who is traveling at an excessive rate of speed.
Under Georgia Code 40-6-181: “The limits specified in this Code section or established as authorized in this article shall be the maximum lawful vehicle speeds, except when a special hazard exists that requires a lower speed.” For example, the speed limit in urban or residential districts and unpaved county roads is 35 miles per hour unless designated otherwise. Highway speed limits in Georgia are either 65 miles per hour or 75 miles per hour depending on whether the highway is inside or outside an urban area with a population of 50,000 or more.Read more…
Tips to Deal with Insurance Companies after an Atlanta Car Accident
It is easy to believe that an insurance company has your best interest at heart. The truth is, insurance companies are powerful corporations that look out for their own best interests and their bottom line. Insurance adjusters often try to minimize the value of a claim so the company will not have to pay as much. Victims of Atlanta car accidents should use caution when dealing with an insurance adjuster.
Remember that a Georgia insurance company will look for weaknesses in your claim. They will want to prove that you were not injured or that you were responsible for the crash. When you speak with an insurance provider, do not allow him or her to record your conversation. Refer to your notes so that you stay consistent and to the point. Do not elaborate on the crash more than you have to. You never know how they will attempt to twist your words.Read more…
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