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Distracted driving plays a large role in fatal crashes involving teen drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers under 20 have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes. Aside from the clear dangers of distracted driving on the road, distracted driving in teens may lead to other dangerous behavior. Studies led by…

Memorial Day kicks off what is known as the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers. According to the AAA foundation, a thousand people die each year in teen driver accidents from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The main cause? Distracted driving. In fact, 60 percent of teen driver deaths during this time period is caused…

Motorcycle accidents are far too common and are often deadly. Just recently, a 42-year-old motorcycle rider in Atlanta was killed in a collision with a MARTA bus. The bus was traveling north on Washington Road at approximately 5:30 AM. AJC reports a MARTA spokesperson indicated the motorcyclist hit the bus head-on. A passenger aboard the bus…

The truck driver accused of causing the fiery crash that took the lives of 5 Georgia Southern University nursing students was indicted recently in court. According to the AJC, the driver was indicted on nine counts, including five counts of first-degree vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving and following too closely. Total Trucking,…

Some people refer to Tractor-Trailers as "40 Tons of Death on Wheels." Because of their size, even a low impact collision can lead to serious injuries. A typical, fully loaded large commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds while the average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. Wrecks with these tractor-trailers often result in very serious injuries…

Motorcycle Accidents can be deadly. Without the protection that is provided from an enclosed vehicle, the rider can be at a higher risk of serious injuries. If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident I'm sure you have a lot of questions and worries. Who will pay for your medical bills? For your lost time…

A Georgia man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing three people in a drunk driving crash on I-75. The underage driver, already on probation for DUI, drove his truck head on into another car. These types of wrecks should never happen! Here's what my law firm would pursue in these types of…

A Georgia State Patrol Trooper responded to the scene of a collision recently at 7:58 in the morning. The collision occurred when a man driving a Toyota Tundra hit the rear of a Chevrolet Traverse. The Traverse, which was stopped behind a school bus, was pushed into the school bus as a result of the…

Why is attending every doctor's appointment you have after a car wreck so important? Following through with your treatment is critical for your health. It also plays a role in your insurance claim after a car wreck. If the insurance company thinks you're not taking your injuries seriously, then they won't take you or your…

After a car wreck, the insurance adjuster will act like your long lost friend. They'll tell you they're here to help you and are only interested in what's best for you. Here are tricks the insurance company will try to use to keep from paying you the fair value of your claim. If you do…