Most Atlanta injury lawyers are well-versed in the more common car accident injuries such as orthopedic injuries (broken bones and fractures) and soft tissue injuries (torn or bruised ligaments, muscles or nerves). However, there is an increased incidence of mild to moderate brain injuries (also known as closed head injuries)…
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Prevent Atlanta Bicycle Accidents in the Spring
Spring is in the air, and many Atlantans, weary of the winter weather, will be heading out in their bicycles. It’s the right time for Atlanta bicycle accident attorneys to warn bikers of the special risks they face out there. While bicyclists can do nothing to compensate for the negligence…
Lack of Crash Test Dummies Exposes Atlanta Children to Injury Risks
Every responsible Atlanta parent will make sure that their child is safely secured in a child car seat before driving. However, not every car seat will protect your child from serious injuries in an accident. Many of these seats are only tested for their protection against injuries in a front…
X-rays Provide Objective Proof of Injuries
Many of our clients sustain serious injuries in Atlanta automobile accidents. Insurance companies often dispute the severity of the injuries. Because x-rays can penetrate human tissue, they provide an excellent picture of the body’s anatomy and injuries thereto. X-rays are films of the body structures and look like negatives of…
Teen Accident Prevention Efforts in Georgia
As an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, I don’t hesitate to call out auto companies when they prioritize profits before consumer safety. It’s, therefore, also necessary to hand kudos where it’s due, when these very same companies take initiatives to reduce the risk of accidents and enhance motorist safety. Across the…
Gwinnett Woman Struck by Jeep
Another pedestrian was killed on Saturday night in Gwinnett County. She appears to have been trying to cross the street. The woman was hit by an unidentified jeep. Pedestrians in the Atlanta area run a significant risk of injury or death. Many roads have no sidewalks or safe areas to…
Use of Ignition Interlock Systems Could Prevent Accidents in Atlanta
In Georgia, ignition interlock devices are used to keep repeat drunk driving offenders off the streets and prevent accidents involving these motorists. A new study shows that increased use of such systems can actually help reduce the numbers of repeat drunk driving offenders. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control…
Several Injured in Atlanta Truck Wreck
Five people were reported injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Atlanta that involved at least one tractor-trailer and several other vehicles. According to news reports, the accident occurred on Interstate 20 near Six Flags. Several cars traveling on the highway had slowed down due to the sun. However a tractor-trailer…
Adults Charged in Villa Rica Teen Drunk Driving Accident
Several adults, and at least one teenager face charges arising out of a fatal drunk driving accident that killed a 16-year-old Villa Rica boy. The adults include fathers of some of the teenagers involved, as well as a liquor store owner. The accident occurred over the weekend when a car…
Senior Citizen Blames Atlanta Accident Injuries on Defective Seat Belts
Any Atlanta car accident lawyer would confirm – seat belts help save lives and prevent serious injuries. An Atlanta area senior citizen, who was injured in a car accident involving a state van in Villa Rica last week, has said that the seatbelts in the vehicle were not working properly…