Tag Archives: automobile accident
This Spring Break, Go the Extra Mile to Be Safe
If you’re headed to the beach or another vacation destination this spring, Cash Krugler Fredericks has some tips to help keep you and your family safe. If you’re driving, make sure you have the proper automobile insurance before you hit the road. You might think you’re covered, but your coverage may be inadequate. One… Read More »
When the Unimaginable Happens, Do You Know Who to Call?
Last year we shared with you how proud and fortunate Cash Krugler Fredericks was to serve as Philanthropist Sponsor of Shepherd Center’s Legendary Party. It’s just one of many events where we work with Shepherd, one of the nation’s leading hospitals specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries and… Read More »
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
‘Tis the season for parties and celebrations! We encourage everyone to have a jolly holiday season, but we hope you’ll take some steps to make sure it’s a safe one, too. If you’re going to drink alcohol at a party, be sure to pace yourself. Everyone metabolizes alcohol differently and for some, even one… Read More »
Truck Accidents: Atlanta Tops List of Worst Truck Traffic
In November, the renowned news website Vox cited the National Highway Traffic Association’s declaration that I-285 in Atlanta is America’s deadliest interstate. One week after that, the American Transportation Research Institute revealed the nation’s worst truck bottleneck is also in Atlanta at “Spaghetti Junction” where I- 285 and I-85 intersect. These two top rankings… Read More »
Is Your Auto Insurance Protecting Your Family?
Our firm has extensive experience representing clients injured in automobile and trucking accidents, and we know from experience that it’s really important for you to carry insurance, and make sure it’s the right kind of insurance. In a recent case, our client’s car was rear-ended by a speeding driver, causing a child to suffer… Read More »
There’s No Such Thing as a “Small” Brain Injury
Life can change in an instant. For Jewel Wicker, that moment came when she was struck from behind by a refrigerated truck while stopped at a red light. Her car was crushed and she was hospitalized for several days, sustaining a permanent mild traumatic brain injury. Don’t let the term “mild” fool you. In… Read More »
Hitting the Road this Holiday? Make Sure Your Car Isn’t Involved in Any Recalls
As you get ready to hit the road this Thanksgiving, make sure that your car is not included in one of the many recent recalls. It seems almost every day we hear about another automobile recall, everything from Takata airbags to VW emissions. One major recall that Cash, Krugler & Fredericks has investigated is… Read More »
Deadly Guardrails Still on Georgia Highways
Earlier this month, we reported on the defective ET-Plus guardrail. Manufactured by Trinity Industries, these guardrails are on highways across the nation and here in Georgia. This dangerous guardrail is responsible for deaths and horrific injuries of more than 20 people. But shockingly, it’s not the only defective, dangerous guardrail on the highway. More… Read More »
Teens Engage in #1 Form of Distracted Driving
Most Americans drive everyday as a necessity. Perhaps that’s why we forget just how dangerous driving is. But thousands of people are killed every year in traffic fatalities and many more are wounded in car crashes. Public awareness campaigns and laws educate the public about the dangers of driving while under the influence of… Read More »
Keep Kids Safe on Halloween
Halloween is a great holiday. The families at Cash, Krugler & Fredericks are looking forward to it. The air is crisp, neighborhoods are full to the brim with excited, costumed children. An enthusiastic “Trick-or-Treat” from first timers is enough to make even the scariest ghoul crack a smile. But in the midst of sugar-filled… Read More »