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Outlining Illegal Stopping on the Highway in Georgia
Many drivers are unaware of the rules of illegal stopping on the roads of Georgia. Stopping can be dangerous in many places. Drivers may crash into parked vehicles or swerve to avoid them, causing a wreck. Police officers often breathalyze drivers who are illegally...
What is the 30-Day Letter to Appeal a Driver’s License Suspension in Georgia?
Police suspend the licenses of drivers who refuse to take a test when they are suspected of drunk driving in Georgia. You can appeal the suspension by submitting a letter. It’s important to hit the deadlines and to get your letter requesting an Administrative License...
Death of a Truck Driver from Gainesville Highlights Industry Dangers
Truck driving is a dangerous profession. Truckers spend long hours on the road and drive in bad weather conditions. The recent death of a truck driver from Gainesville in Georgia highlights some of the dangers on the roads. Roger Cole, 65, was killed in the fall in...
Are Front-Facing or Rear-Facing Car Seats Safest for Infants?
Most studies suggest rear-facing car seats provide more protection for infants than front-facing seats. Not all parents are aware of the advantages of rear-facing seats or when they should face their children forward. According to AAA, rear-facing car seats provide...
How to Deal with a Failure to Appear Drivers’ License Suspension in Georgia
People who fail to appear at court hearings in Georgia can face serious consequences. A drivers’ license suspension can be a devastating consequence. This is a harsh rule, particularly if you failed to show up due to an oversight. For many people, a driver’s license...
Can a Passenger Be At Fault for a Georgia Car Wreck?
Passengers can cause car accidents in Georgia but they are very rarely found to be at fault. A driver or the driver of another vehicle usually causes passenger injuries. A passenger can at fault in unusual circumstances. For instance, he or she may have grabbed the...
Dangers on Construction Sites in Georgia
Construction sites in Georgia and elsewhere are dangerous places. Workers can suffer falls, crush injuries, electric shock, exposure to dangerous chemicals, and injuries involving heavy machinery and vehicles. A 2018 report in Business Insider listed construction...
Tips for Personal Injury Cases and Social Media
Social media has been part of most of our lives for well over a decade. We post family photos, pictures of pets and often vent on social media. However, personal injury cases and social media is a problematic area. Although social media has been with us for years,...
Toyota Recalled Hybrids Over Stalling Risk
Few things are more frightening than your car stalling on the highway. A sudden loss of power can cause other cars or trucks to hit you from behind. On occasions, cars stall due to a defect rather than the actions of a driver. In October, Toyota recalled hybrids over...
What is the Average Car Accident Injury Settlement in Georgia?
Attorneys are often asked what is the average car accident injury settlement in Georgia. This is not a straightforward question to answer. Although it’s understandable for clients to want to know what their cases are worth, personal injury lawsuits entail many...
Winter Safety Tips for Approaching and Leaving the School Bus
The school bus is the safest vehicle on the road, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, school bus stops are not safe places. In November 2018, three fatal accidents in and around school bus stops highlighted the serious dangers to...
How Should Pregnant Women Wear Seat Belts?
Driving on the highways of Georgia is dangerous enough at the best of times. When you are pregnant, you face added dangers. Pregnant women should take particular precautions behind the wheel and wear their seat belts in a certain way to safeguard their unborn child....