Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Bobbi Kristina Brown Cited after Car Crash in Atlanta
The authorities cited Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston, after she was involved in a single-vehicle crash. According to a CBS News report, the Atlanta car accident occurred in the suburb of Alpharetta along Beaver Creek Road. Officials say her black Chevrolet Camaro veered off the road and struck trees before coming to a stop. It does not appear that anyone was injured in the crash. Brown was cited for failing to maintain her lane.
Atlanta drivers who fail to maintain their lane of traffic often end up causing serious injury accidents. Under Georgia Code 40-6-48: “A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.”Read more…
Georgia Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Bartow County Bicycle Crash
A Paulding County pastor was killed in an Atlanta traffic accident when a county bus struck his bicycle. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the fatal bus accident occurred along U.S. 41 in Bartow County. Officials say the bicyclist was in critical condition and later died at a hospital in Marietta. The 77-year-old driver of the charter bus faces charges of vehicular homicide and following too closely.
It is crucial for all Georgia motorists to leave enough space between their vehicle and the vehicles in front of them. According to Georgia Statute 40-6-49: “The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.” Motorists who are distracted, inattentive, fatigued, or impaired also tend to cause serious injury rear-end accidents.Read more…
Dangerous Toys Still Line Store Shelves This Christmas, Report Says
It is a common mistake for parents to assume that a product is safe simply because it is sold at a reputable store. The truth is that there are many potentially dangerous toys that make it into the marketplace. An annual report released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) states that there are still a number of toys for sale in stores today that can prove hazardous. For example, there are toys marketed for children under 3 years of age that have parts which can come apart and pose choking hazards. There are even toys that have small magnets, which can be lethal if ingested.
When purchasing toys this holiday season, there are a number of steps you can take to protect your child. It is important to read the label and to ensure that you are only buying age-appropriate products. Many toys have parts that break apart that can cause substantial harm to a young child. It is also wise to read reviews of the toy online before making a purchase. Consumers may have already posted about their safety concerns with the product.Read more…
Neck and Back Injuries Suffered in Atlanta Car Accidents
Many of the most debilitating and life-changing injuries one can suffer in an Atlanta car accident involves neck and back trauma. Even low-speed collisions can result in serious injuries when there is a sudden jerking motion that damages vehicle occupants’ muscles, nerves, or connective tissues. While some victims are able to recover within a few days through rest and proper treatment, others sustain much more serious neck and back injuries that can leave them with chronic pain or in need of extended treatments and rehabilitation.
Disc injuries are a common result of Georgia car accidents. When the spongy cushions within the spinal column are forced out of place or ruptured in an accident, the consequences can be severe. Damaged disc injuries can result in pressure on the nerves causing severe pain, numbness, or weakness.Read more…
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…
Students Hospitalized after Covington, GA Bus Accident
Several people were injured in a Covington traffic accident involving a Newton County school bus that was transporting 34 students at the time of the collision. According to a news report in The Newton Citizen, the school bus accident occurred on Georgia Highway 212 near Oak hill Elementary School as the bus was traveling to Alcovy High School. Officials say a parent who had dropped off a student at the school pulled out in front of the school bus. The bus hit the vehicle before going into the other lane where it struck a second vehicle.
The 22-year-old female driver of the first vehicle has been charged with failing to yield while turning left. She was transported to the hospital after being ejected from her vehicle. A mother and child in the second vehicle, as well as three students on the bus, were hospitalized in with non-life-threatening injuries.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…
Teaching Children about Brain Damage Can Encourage Bicycle Helmet Use
Teaching your child about brain injuries may increase the likelihood that your child will wear a helmet. According to a recent news report in The Atlanta Business Chronicle, 92.6 percent of the children who received brain injury education were using a helmet on every ride a month after the program took place. Researchers with Georgia Health Sciences University provided brain injury prevention and bicycle helmet safety information to 120 children aged 5 to 18 and found that 96.2 percent who received the information were still wearing helmets three months later. The study points out that only 80 percent of children who received an abbreviated version of the information were still wearing a helmet.
If you have a child who rides a bike, it is crucial that you encourage him or her to wear a helmet every time. Bicycle helmet use greatly reduces the chances of fatal brain injuries, yet many children ride without them. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in four children aged 4 to 15 wear a helmet when they ride a bike. Teenagers almost never wear one.Read more…
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