How personal injury lawsuits – and juries – improve safety
For more than 200 years, juries have been impaneled in courts throughout to determine the facts in civil lawsuits. The founders believed that the right to a jury trial is a fundamental right. Most Americans likely understand the importance of the jury in a criminal case. Fewer recognize that the framers guaranteed the right to… Continue reading How personal injury lawsuits – and juries – improve safety
Read MoreSingle-vehicle accidents often cause personal injury
When motor vehicle collisions are reported, most people expect to hear of a crash between two or more vehicles. However, many single-vehicle crashes occur in Georgia and across the country on a regular basis. Victims in a recent crash may choose to file personal injury claims after suffering injuries in such a collision. According to… Continue reading Single-vehicle accidents often cause personal injury
Read MoreGeorgia car accidents: Fatal crash being investigated
Collisions can happen in a matter of seconds. This can result in serious injury and property damage for those involved. Car accidents that include semi-trucks may be even more devastating. One man is dead and a woman is severely injured after one such wreck in Georgia. According to authorities, two cars were stopped on the… Continue reading Georgia car accidents: Fatal crash being investigated
Read MoreTruck accidents likely to cause fatalities
Interstates can be dangerous due to the amount of traffic they receive and the fact that the speed limit is typically higher than on smaller roads. When drivers of larger vehicles like tractor-trailers are reckless on the interstate, truck accidents can be deadly. One such accident in Georgia involving a big rig and seven other… Continue reading Truck accidents likely to cause fatalities
Read More3 teachers arrested now likely contemplating criminal defense
Those who teach are often held to high standards in their communities. Drug and alcohol charges can lead to negative reputations as well as serious consequences if a criminal conviction is secured. Three Georgia educators are likely now focused on their criminal defense after unrelated drug and alcohol charges were filed against each of them.… Continue reading 3 teachers arrested now likely contemplating criminal defense
Read MoreMany different factors can lead to car accidents in Georgia
Whenever Georgia drivers get behind the wheel, they have a duty to their fellow motorists to obey traffic laws and remain aware of their surroundings. When these factors are ignored, car accidents are much more likely to occur. Two people were recently killed in a collision that involved a potentially negligent driver. The accident occurred… Continue reading Many different factors can lead to car accidents in Georgia
Read MoreIt’s good to know why truck accidents happen
If you spend any amount of time traveling on the I-75 corridor, you know that you will always be in close proximity to commercial trucks. While some truck drivers are serious about the safety of everyone on the road, others don’t take this type of caution. As the driver of a passenger vehicle, it’s good… Continue reading It’s good to know why truck accidents happen
Read MoreCriminal defense: Accident involving moped leads to DUI charges
Charges for driving under the influence of alcohol can have serious consequences if a conviction is obtained. Operating any manner of vehicle while intoxicated can lead to similar charges. Those who face such allegations often find it advisable to seek advice from a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. A 39-year-old man in Georgia… Continue reading Criminal defense: Accident involving moped leads to DUI charges
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents claim lives all too often
When drivers are unaware of their surroundings, collisions are bound to happen. Georgia residents know that injuries can often accompany these kinds of motor vehicle accidents. This is particularly true when large trucks are involved. One woman was killed and 17 other people were injured in a multiple vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer. According to… Continue reading Motor vehicle accidents claim lives all too often
Read MoreFailing to obey traffic laws can lead to fatal car accidents
Drivers who fail to obey traffic laws can cause serious problems for fellow motorists. Car accidents are much more likely to occur when drivers do not follow the rules of the road. This can lead to severe injuries, or even fatalities, for anyone involved. A woman visiting in Georgia was killed in a recent collision by one… Continue reading Failing to obey traffic laws can lead to fatal car accidents
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