Tag Archives: car accidents
Urban Georgian Environments and Pedestrian Safety
Recently a 61-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a car in downtown Atlanta. The woman was crossing the street at an intersection around 8:30 pm on a Thursday evening when the accident happened. The driver of the vehicle stopped briefly, left the scene, and returned about half an hour later. Large-Scale Pedestrian… Read More »
Georgia Traffic Alerts Caused by Hurricane Matthew Evacuees
Highway officials have been warning Atlanta drivers that their regular commutes may include much more congestion. Evacuations in the wake of Hurricane Matthew are causing extra traffic in the metro area. More than 1.5 million Floridians and Georgian residents along the coast were ordered to evacuate in the wake of the storm. In response,… Read More »
Death of an At-Fault Driver: Who Will Pay for Your Injuries?
Death of an At-Fault Driver: Who Will Pay for Your Injuries? It is common sense to think that if you are hit by another car and the other driver is at fault that you should seek compensation from the driver. After all, the other driver is the one who caused the car accident; he… Read More »
What Happens if I am in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle?
When you are in a car accident with another driver, the issue is usually pretty simple. It might not feel easy to deal with insurance companies, but there are no questions of law. If someone hits you in your car, their insurance would cover the damage to your car, medical expenses, and pain and… Read More »
I Think I Was Hurt by a Defective Vehicle
Not every car accident is caused by driver error. In recent years, it seems to be more common for vehicle defects to lead to crashes or to exacerbate situations. There have been countless vehicle recalls over the past 10 years, many of which include defective airbags, seat belts, and other crucial vehicle components. If… Read More »
Privacy Not a Concern with Black Boxes in Cars
When most of us hear the words “black box” we think about flights that ended in tragedy and a downed airplane. On an airplane, a black box is actually two separate components: a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder. Unless the worst happens, the black box (which is actually bright orange) does… Read More »
