Five People Killed in Tift County Crash
Few details were available after a car full of young people collided with a semi-truck that was parked on the shoulder. Responding troopers and officers concluded that one vehicle was heading north in the center lane, while a second vehicle with a trailer was parked on the east shoulder of I-75 North. The state patrol […]
The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
May means flowers for mom, the start of summer vacation (at least in some places), and the start of the 100 deadliest days of the year for teens and pedestrians. 365 days a year, teens cause more traffic accidents than any other age group. During the summer, this already high figure skyrockets 25 percent. Distracted […]
Coweta County Accident Seriously Injures Eleven People
Area trauma centers were overwhelmed after a runaway Dodge pickup crossed the center line and caused two collisions that seriously injured eleven people. Investigators state that a black Dodge Ram, heading north and navigating a curve on Smokey Road, veered off its path. The driver, losing control of the vehicle, crossed into the oncoming lane, […]
Insurance Company Defenses Go to the Movies
According to those annoying insurance company commercials that play during movies and TV shows, if you have an injury or other issue, the insurance company immediately takes care of everything. Real life is different. When insurance companies collect premiums, they make money. When these companies pay claims, they lose money. They make enough money, over […]
Deadly Head-On Crash in Newton County
Few details were available after a head-on crash in rural Newton County killed five people, all of whom were in the same vehicle. The vehicles collided on Highway 142 at Adams Circle in Newton County, about 40 miles east of Atlanta, according to Newton County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jack Redlinger. The driver of the second […]
What to Expect in a Truck Crash Case
Since 2011, the number of serious large truck crashes has increased 33 percent. Persistent supply chain issues since 2020 have accelerated this upward trend. Federal regulators have repeatedly watered down key safety rules. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has relaxed the HOS (hours of service) requirement several times, thus allowing more drowsy […]
Hit-and-Runs in Criminal and Civil Court: What’s the Difference?
These incidents have become increasingly common over the past few years, especially among pedestrian accidents. Today, about 25 percent of pedestrian accidents are hit-and-runs. Frequently, people flee accident scenes because they don’t have insurance, have immigration issues, or are otherwise afraid of the consequences. Regardless of the reason, these victims badly need compensation for their […]
Right Cross and Left Hook Accidents in Cobb County
Greater Atlanta is a dense urban area where the weather is generally mild for most of the year. That combination means lots of people use bicycles, scooters, electric bicycles, and other low-power, two-wheel vehicles to get from place to place. Apparently, there is no safety in numbers. Bicycles, scooters, and other such vehicles account for […]
Atlanta PD Arrest Man for Being a Troublemaker
Officers responding to a disturbance call arrested a man for obstruction of justice and illegally being in a roadway. During the process, an allegedly drunk driver struck an officer, sending him to the hospital in critical condition. A tipster claimed a man was threatening a woman with a weapon at a gas station. Officers located […]
Santa Claus and Holiday Hit-and-Runs
Back in the 1970s, the novelty Christmas song Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer was a big hit. They even made a cartoon movie out of it. Although the incident happened about fifty years ago, depending on how authorities responded, Santa might want to watch his back when he visits Cityville. According to the […]
