Georgia has updated its bicycle safety laws. Effective this month (July 2021), the updated legislation gives both drivers and cyclists new guidance as to passing a bicycle on the roadway and, for the first time, provides enforcement for violation of the law. Georgia’s “Three Feet” Law Under the original version of this law, O.C.G.A. §…
Every day in the US, about 30 people are killed in drunk-driving-related accidents. That’s about 12,000 people every year. (Source: NHTSA). According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, many of those convicted of drunk driving got behind the wheel at least 80 times before they were arrested for DUI. Even if a drunk driver loses their…
If you or a loved one are injured in an accident caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another driver, there are several types of compensation available for any injuries or other losses. In Georgia, you will often see that the accident victim was awarded emotional distress damages because of their injuries. In Burrow…
Every 32 seconds, a child under the age of 13 years is involved in a car crash. The use of child car seats and booster seats dramatically increases the chances that those children will survive and sustain less serious injuries. In light of Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20-26, here’s some information about Georgia’s child…
The Atlanta Police Department recently announced that it would no longer be responding to car accidents where no injuries are reported. This is a temporary measure, due to the coronavirus. The APD made the announcement on July 30, 2020, via social media. They wrote, “to protect the health and safety of our staff and customers,…
How has the coronavirus pandemic impacted Georgia’s legal industry overall? Just in general, the coronavirus has made people aware of simple things, like how often they wash or sanitize their hands, how close they stand to people, or whether they shake hands with someone. For the legal industry, the Georgia Courts have started to implement…
Every year in the United States, more than six million car accidents take place. While the majority of car accidents only result in damage to the cars involved, one in three accidents will result in personal injury to the passengers or driver. It is estimated that in every ten accidents, two will lead to fatal…
Imagine driving along and someone hits you lightly on the back of your car, causing a car accident. You both get out of your cars and assess the damage. It looks really minor, just a scratch or two on each car. The other driver laughs it off and says that it’s no big deal. If…
Medical malpractice is one of those legal concepts you hear about so often that it’s easy to think you know what it means. Yet, many people often misunderstand it—usually believing it includes one of two extremes:
It’s a driver’s nightmare—hitting road debris that actually causes a car accident. Unlike accidents involving other vehicles, road debris accidents are unpredictable and can happen at any time. They involve objects like large rocks or exploded tractor-trailer tires. While many obstacles can be avoided, some debris appears without warning, leading to accidents as severe as…
