Blog Archive - July, 2019

BRADENTON, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wctv.tv, a man was injured in a pool furniture accident that happened at his home in Bradenton, Florida. The man was moving some furniture on his patio, when a gust of wind caused a freak accident that nearly cost him his life, the report says.* 

BRADENTON, FL. – According to a news story reported online at bradenton.com, a vehicle accident closed all of U.S. Highway 41 near Bradenton, Florida. No details about the accident itself were included in the news report, so it is not clear how the accident took place or if anyone sustained injuries.*

VERMILLION COUNTY, IN. – According to an online news story reported at mywabashvalley.com, a Florida truck driver was involved in a multi-vehicle wreck that occurred on Interstate 74 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Four people sustained serious injuries in the accident, according to the report.* 

SOUTH KOREA – According to an online news report published by fltimes.com, two people were tragically killed, and 16 others were injured in a balcony collapse that happened in Seoul, South Korea. The accident happened at a nightclub, where athletes competing in the world swimming championships had gathered.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report at times-herald.com, Georgia ranks number 5 for the most car accidents associated with senior-related accidents per 100,000 individuals.*

HIALEAH, FL. – According to an online news report posted at nbc12.com, a man became pinned under a vehicle in a parking lot in Hialeah, Florida. It is not clear how the incident occurred, but the man was taken to a local hospital with injuries, according to the news report. Authorities are investigating.* 

ALABAMA – According to an online news report posted at al.com, four people were tragically killed during two days of vehicle accidents that took place in the state of Alabama. All of the accidents are still under investigation, and limited information was shared in the news report.* 

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – According to a news report posted at cbs42.com, a wrong-way vehicle crash that happened on Highway 31 in Birmingham, Alabama, tragically killed two people. A police officer reportedly tried to alert one of the drivers to the fact that she was driving the wrong way, but the crash still took place.* 

UNITED STATES – According to an online article at teslarati.com, Tesla released its quarterly safety report which indicates that Teslas that are operating on autopilot are not as likely as other vehicles to be involved in an accident.  The report also provides that vehicular fires are rare, with some quarterly reports not indicating that there was a fire at all.*

Large truck accidents pose a special threat to other motorists because of the massive size and weight of these large vehicles.  The consequences of a highway collision between a vehicle that tips the scales at 3,000 pounds and one that weighs 25 times that much or more can be devastating for the occupants of the smaller vehicle.  Trucking cases present special issues and challenges that differ from other types of motor vehicle accidents.  The increased danger posed by the bulk of these vehicles has led federal, state, and local governments to pass extensive safety regulations to mitigate the risk to others using the roadways. 

GROSSE TETE, LA. – According to an online news report published at klfy.com, a Florida trucker was involved in a fatal semi-truck accident that occurred on Interstate 10 near Grosse Tete, Louisiana. The accident involved four semi-trucks and resulted in the tragic death of a man from Texas, according to the news report.* 

MIDDLETOWN, FL. – According to an online news story reported at courant.com, a motorcycle accident that happened on Newfield Street in Middletown, Florida, resulted in injuries, including serious injuries to one person. The accident is under investigation by the Middletown Police Department, and officers are asking witnesses to come forward.* 

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wftv.com,police officers in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, are saying that a deadly scooter accident that occurred in the city might have involved a semi-truck. They believe that another vehicle hit a woman on a scooter, but the vehicle did not remain at the scene.* 

BOULDER COUNTY, CO. – According to an online news report posted at timescall.com, a bicyclist from Florida was tragically killed in a traffic accident that occurred in Boulder County, Colorado. Authorities are still investigating the accident to try to determine its cause, and limited information has been released at this time.* 

OCALA, FL. – According to a news report published online at ocala-news.com, a tractor-trailer accident was reported on Interstate 75 in Ocala, Florida. The cause of the accident is still not known, but authorities reportedly cited the driver of the tractor-trailer in connection with the collision.* 

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at clickorlando.com, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida. The accident, which involved a vehicle and the victim, is still under investigation by Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol, according to the news report.* 

ALABAMA – According to an online news report from whnt.com, boating fatalities in the state of Alabama are approaching their highest numbers in more than 20 years. Authorities believe a few circumstances might be contributing to the increase in boating deaths and are urging people to use caution during their water outings.* 

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to a news report published online at fox17.com, a collision that occurred on Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville, Tennessee, tragically killed a motorcyclist. The accident involved an SUV in addition to the motorcycle, and authorities have released identifying information on both the victim and the driver of the other vehicle.* 

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN. – According to a news report posted online at murfreesboropost.com, Interstate 24 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, was shut down following two deadly traffic accidents. Authorities report that one accident caused the tragic death of a pedestrian, and the other fatal accident involved a Tennessee Department of Transportation vehicle.* 

FLORIDA – An online news report published at insideedition.com discusses the serious dangers that jet skis can pose to both riders and swimmers. Numerous accidents involving jet skis happen across the country every year, and safety officials say that people need to be aware of the risks associated with these watercraft.* 

HICKORY, NC. – According to an online news story reported at hickoryrecord.com, a five-vehicle wreck occurred on 11th Street NW in Hickory, North Carolina. Sparse information about these  collision has been released at the present time, but the news report indicates that at least one person sustained injuries in the collision.* 

Tesla has released its vehicle safety report for the second quarter of 2019. Similar to previous quarters, the report showed that Teslas operating on Autopilot are less likely to meet accidents on the road compared to vehicles operating without the driver-assist system enabled. Tesla’s report this quarter also included statistics on vehicle fires for the first time.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a Cobb County bus driver will not face criminal charges following a fatal collision with an e-scooter rider.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – According to online news reports at wfla.com and foxnews.com, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Florida Highway Patrol engaged in a joint effort to arrest a man who attempted to flee the scene of an accident by jumping into a river.*

HARRISBURG, NC – According to an online news report at wsoctv.com, a person has been taken by medical helicopter to an area hospital following a rollover crash that occurred on Morehead Road at Rocky River Crossing close to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.  Another individual was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries.*

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC – According to an online news report at wavy.com, police indicate that there are charges pending against a female driver who sustained critical injuries earlier this week.*

LUMBERTON, NC  - According to an online news report at robesonian.com, the North Carolina Highway Patrol have identified a husband and wife who died in a two-vehicle accident earlier this week close to Lumberton, North Carolina.*

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – According to an online news article published by www.alabamanews.net, one person is dead following a multi-vehicle accident that happened on northbound I-65.*

RALEIGH, NC – According to an online news report at cbs17.com,  two individuals were taken to an area hospital after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Millbrook and Six Forks roads earlier this week.*

MYRTLE BEACH, SC  - According to an online news report at wbmfnews.com, a head-on collision occurred on Highway 501 close to the Tanger Outlets that caused 6 individuals to sustain injuries, per the Horry County Fire Rescue.  The accident occurred in the early morning hours.*

HUGER, SC – According to an online news report at counton2.com, law enforcement is currently conducting an investigation of a deadly head-on accident that occurred earlier this week in Huger, South Carolina.*

SCOOBA, MS – According to an online news report at clarionledger.com, eight people perished in an accident involving two vehicles that slammed into each other head-on.*

BALDWIN COUNTY, AL – According to an online news report at wkrg.com, a multiple-vehicle accident happened on United States Highway 59 northbound just south of County Road 10 located in Baldwin County, Alabama.*

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – According to online news reports at wsmv.com and newschannel5.com, two fatal accidents are currently being investigated that occurred earlier this week.  Interstate 24 was shut down during the night as emergency personnel worked the scene of the accident.*

GEORGIA – An online news article posted at forsythnews.com discusses the number of drownings and boating fatalities that have occurred on Georgia’s Lake Lanier through the years. The incidents have safety officials in the state urging lake goers to use their best judgment and always wear life jackets.* 

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at wsav.com, one person was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident that occurred in Ogeechee Road in Chatham County, Georgia. Several law enforcement agencies responded to the scene of the accident, and Georgia State Patrol will be taking the lead on the accident investigation.* 

ROBESON COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wpde.com, two people were tragically killed in a vehicle crash that happened on Howell Road in Robeson County, North Carolina. It appears the accident involved two vehicles, and it caused injuries to seven other people, according to the news report.* 

COLLETON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online at counton2.com, a head-on vehicle accident was reported on Bells Highway in Colleton County, South Carolina. The accident reportedly resulted in injuries to one person, who had been driving one of the vehicles involved in the crash.* 

HUNTERSVILLE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wbtv.com, a car crash that happened on Eastfield Road in Huntersville, North Carolina, caused serious injuries to one person. Little information about the accident has been released at this time, and the person who sustained injuries has not yet been identified. Investigation is ongoing.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wbtv.com, a multi-vehicle wreck shut down a stretch of Interstate 77 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The accident reportedly resulted in injuries to six people. The injured persons have not been identified, and authorities are working to determine how the crash happened.* 

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. – According to an online news report posted at news4jax.com, a victim was airlifted to a hospital after a scooter crash that happened on Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine, Florida. The scooter reportedly collided with a vehicle, causing serious injuries to one person. Local police are investigating the wreck.* 

ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wfla.com, a PSTA bus was involved in a crash on 34th Street in St. Petersburg, Florida. The crash reportedly resulted in injuries, though details about the number and extent of injuries were not immediately reported. The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating the accident and has released limited information so far.* 

BRANDON, FL. – According to an online news report published at patch.com, a driver was tragically killed in a vehicle crash that occurred on State Road 60 in Brandon, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol will be in charge of the accident investigation, and they say that charges are currently pending against the driver of the second vehicle involved in the collision.*

SUWANEE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wctv.tv, a pedestrian was airlifted away from an accident scene following a vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. Highway 90 in Suwanee County, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol will be in charge of the investigation, and Troopers have not yet released identifying information on the victim.*

Car accidents in parking lots have been increasing in frequency in the state of Florida. Recent crash data indicates that these accidents are not only happening more often, they are also leading to more injuries. Many of these accidents are likely due to drivers becoming distracted behind the wheel in parking lots.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report from wsbtv.com, a child was injured after jumping onto a conveyor belt at an airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The child’s mother reports that she was printing boarding passes when the child got onto an unmanned conveyor belt that led down to the TSA bag room.* 

DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wgxa.tv, a man was shot and critically injured while he was trying to diffuse a road rage incident that occurred in DeKalb County, Georgia. Police believe the man was intervening in an argument that he witnessed between two other motorists, when he was shot by an occupant of one of the vehicles.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wgxa.tv, a vehicle crash that happened on Mableton Parkway in Cobb County, Georgia, caused the tragic death of a juvenile driver. Another juvenile in the vehicle was injured, according to the report, and taken to a hospital. Police officers said the two juveniles were in a stolen vehicle at the time of the accident.* 

UNION CITY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at ajc.com, a fatal vehicle crash occurred earlier in July in Union City, Georgia. The accident involved a transit van and a tractor-trailer and resulted in the tragic deaths of two people. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash and has been releasing additional information as it becomes available.* 

COLUMBIA, SC. – According to an online news report posted at federalnewsnetwork.com, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a 2018 Amtrak crash that occurred near Columbia, South Carolina, was caused by safety failures on the part of the railroad company.* 

HARRIS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wltz.com, a construction zone accident that occurred in Harris County, Georgia, tragically killed one person. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and is working to determine what caused the accident, which happened in a highway workzone.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at patch.com, police officers have made an arrest in the case of a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The driver involved in the accident fled the scene, and police later located the vehicle and a suspect.* 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – According to an online news report posted at mycentraloregon.com, a woman driving a rented Tesla hit a husband and wife who were out walking in San Francisco, California. The woman had reportedly rented the Tesla through a cellphone app and failed to stop for a red light at an intersection. Mycentraloregon.com reports that the husband tragically died in the accident, and the wife was critically injured.* 

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at foxcarolina.com, a North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper is in critical condition following a hit-and-run collision that happened in Charlotte, North Carolina. The details of the accident have not been fully disclosed, but authorities are asking for people who have information about the incident to come forward.* 

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at wbtw.com, an ambulance crashed and overturned on Thomas Street in Florence County, South Carolina. The news story says that the ambulance was on its way to a call response, when it collided with another vehicle at an intersection.* 

SOUTH CAROLINA – According to a news story posted online at wpde.com, a report published by the National Complete Streets Coalition places House District 7 among the most dangerous for pedestrians in the state of South Carolina. The report has District 7 ranked at No. 12 in the most dangerous districts for pedestrians.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news story reported at ledger-enquirer.com, the City of Columbus, Georgia, has seen five pedestrian fatalities so far in 2019. The city is only one pedestrian fatality away from the total that occurred in Columbus throughout the whole year in 2018.*

MACON, GA. – According to an online news story reported at wgxa.tv, a tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 75 in Macon, Georgia. The cause of the accident is not clear at this time, and authorities are still investigating. It appears only the tractor-trailer was involved, and it is unclear if anyone sustained injuries in the wreck.* 

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at 11alive.com, a driver hit a pedestrian and then left the scene on Beaver Ruin Road in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The pedestrian was tragically killed. Police officers are attempting to locate the driver and the vehicle, and they are asking for help from the public.* 

BAINBRIDGE, GA. – According to a news report posted online at walb.com, a vehicle hit a woman and a child on Shotwell Street in Bainbridge, Georgia. Limited information about the incident has been released so far, but authorities say that a woman in a wheelchair and child were crossing the street, when a vehicle struck them.*

BIBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report published online at underthegeorgiasun.com, a vehicle crash that happened on Williamson Road in Bibb County, Georgia, left seven children with injuries. The children were riding in two vehicles that collided at an intersection for unknown reasons. The accident is being investigated by deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.*

AUGUSTA, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wfxg.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a vehicle crash that happened on Greene Street in Augusta, Georgia. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident, which reportedly involved the motorcycle colliding with another vehicle, then crashing into a tree.*

BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at ajc.com, two people were tragically killed in a rollover collision that occurred on U.S. Highway 411 in Bartow County, Georgia. The accident involved a single vehicle that reportedly crashed into a tree. Georgia State Patrol is managing the accident investigation.*

PANAMA CITY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at newsherald.com, a pickup truck crashed into a motorcycle on Thomas Drive in Panama City, Florida. The motorcyclist was seriously injured in the accident, according to the news report. Florida Highway Patrol is handling investigation of the wreck and has not released information about potential charges.*

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story published by wctv.tv, a fatal three-vehicle accident was reported on State Road 24 in Alachua County, Florida. WCTV reports that one person was tragically killed in the collision, and three other people sustained injuries. Florida Highway Patrol is in charge of the investigation.* 

Montlick and Associates, Attorney at Law, Offer the Following Motorcycle Accident Prevention Tips to Reduce your Chances of being Involved in a Crash

When a motorcycle crash occurs, there is a significant chance that it will result in severe injuries due to the fact that motorcycles do not offer the same protections as passenger vehicles, such as seat belts, airbags and other safety features.  However, there are several tips that motorcyclists can follow to reduce their risk of being involved in an accident. 

FITZGERALD, GA. – According to an online news report posted at walb.com, a police officer in Fitzgerald, Georgia, was injured in a car crash. The crash reportedly took place while the officer was on duty, and Georgia State Patrol is investigating. Information regarding the nature of the crash was not included in the report.* 

BROWARD COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report from mycentraloregon.com, a sheriff’s deputy was tragically killed in a vehicle accident that happened in Broward County, Florida. The details of the accident have not been completely disclosed, and officials have not yet identified the deputy.* 

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wptv.com, a vehicle crash that happened on Shinn Road in St. Lucie County, Florida, caused the tragic death of one of the drivers. Several other people were also injured in the accident, according to the news report, and Florida Highway Patrol is working to investigate the case.*

GORHAM, MAINE – As reported online by www.pressherald.com, an accident on Route 25 in Gorham left 6 people injured, with one child sustaining critical injuries, and five others sustaining serious injuries.*

ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA – According to an online news article published by www.wkrg.com, an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition following a watercraft accident near Bear Point.*

ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA – According to an online news article published by www.wkrg.com, an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition following a watercraft accident near Bear Point.*

PANAMA CITY, FL – According to an online news report at mypanhandle.com, a person tragically died in a late-night accident.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.tampabay.com, a man sustained fatal injuries in a morning hit-and-run accident on U.S. 92.*

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – As reported in an online news article published by www.tbreporter.com, a police officer sustained injuries in a hit-and-run accident involving a woman who initially fled on foot before returning to the scene of the accident.*

MANATEE COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at bradenton.com, a woman from Palmetto, Florida who stopped to render aid to car accident victims was struck in a second accident.*

BROWARD, FL – According to an online news report at miamiherald.com, a drunk driver with a tainted driving record caused a four-vehicle crash that killed a teenager and her grandmother.*

ILLINOIS – According to an online article at bnd.com, the Illinois State Police conducted a preliminary investigation of a multi-vehicle accident that killed three people and caused the shutdown of Interstate 70 for more than 6 hours.*

LINCOLN COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news report published at lincolntimesnews.com, two men were tragically killed in a car crash that occurred on Highway 182 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the accident to determine what happened.*

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at orlandosentinel.com, a tow truck crash that happened on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Seminole County, Florida, resulted in one fatality. Two other people also sustained injuries in the crash, according to the news report.* 

MOBILE, AL. – According to a news report published online at al.com, a man was tragically killed in a tubing accident that occurred on Dog River in Mobile, Alabama. Two other people were also injured in the accident, according to the report. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has provided details about the accident, as well as identifying information on the victim.* 

POSEY’S CROSSROADS, AL. – According to an online news report published at montgomeryadvertiser.com, a fatal two-vehicle accident was reported to have happened on Autauga County Road 40 in Posey’s Crossroads, Alabama. The nature of the accident and its cause have not yet been reported by authorities.*

PRATTVILLE, AL. – According to a news story reported online at alabamanews.net, a suspected road rage incident led to injuries to a motorcyclist. The Alabama News Network indicates that a woman has been charged with assault in connection with the incident, the details of which have not yet been fully reported by authorities. Investigation into the matter is still ongoing.* 

TENNESSEE – According to a story published online at nypost.com, two siblings from Tennessee were electrocuted in a hotel swimming pool in Guatemala. The brother and sister were reportedly visiting the country as part of an academic program, and their family was staying with them for a few days when the incident occurred. The report says that the brother was tragically killed in the accident, and the sister sustained unknown injuries.*

HALL COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wsbtv.com, a woman was tragically killed in a jet ski crash that occurred on Lake Lanier in Hall County, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating, and officials have not yet determined the cause of the accident.*

COCONUT CREEK, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wsvn.com, two people were injured in a vehicle wreck that occurred on the Florida Turnpike in Coconut Creek, Florida. The circumstances of the wreck have not yet been reported, and Florida Highway Patrol will be investigating to determine how the collision occurred.*

WHITE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at whitecountynews.net, a tractor-trailer crashed into a van on Georgia Highway 115 in White County, Georgia. The accident resulted in the tragic death of one person, according to the news report, and Georgia State Patrol Troopers are investigating the circumstances of the collision.* 

VICTORIA, TX. – According to an online news report posted at ntd.com, five people were tragically killed in a three-vehicle crash that happened near Victoria, Texas. The accident happened on U.S. Highway 59, and two children were among the victims who lost their lives in the collision, the news report says.* 

TALLAHASSEE, FL. – According to an online news reports posted at tallahassee.com and wctv.tv, a bus crash was reported to have occurred on North Duval Street in Tallahassee, Florida. The crash reportedly caused injuries to 13 people. The seriousness of the injuries is not yet known, and authorities are investigating.* 

MACON, GA. – According to an online news story reported at 41nbc.com, several children were injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Bloomfield Drive in Macon, Georgia. One of the injured children is said to be in critical condition, according to the news report. Little information about the nature of the accident has been released by investigators at this time.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wtvm.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a traffic collision on Victory Drive in Columbus, Georgia. Authorities have identified the victim but have not released information about the driver of the vehicle that hit the victim. The accident is still under investigation, and it is not clear if charges will be filed.* 

WARNER ROBINS, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wgxa.tv, a child tragically drowned in a pool located in Warner Robins, Georgia. Authorities are still in the process of investigating the incident, but so far, they believe it was an accident, according to the news report. Charges are not anticipated in the case.* 

COLUMBUS, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wtvm.com, a vehicle crash was reported on Forest Road in Columbus, Georgia. Sparse information concerning the accident has so far been released, and it is not clear how many people sustained injuries. Authorities are investigating to determine the cause.* 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at ajc.com, a traffic accident on Bolton Road in Atlanta, Georgia, resulted in several fatalities. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that two people were tragically killed in the crash, and one driver is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with the wreck.* 

CLAY COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at ems1.com, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent’s vehicle collided with an ambulance on Tara Boulevard in Clay County, Georgia. The DEA agent is reportedly in critical condition following the crash, and the accident is under investigation. Little information regarding the crash has so far been released.*

CABARRUS COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report published online at wsoctv.com, a multi-vehicle wreck occurred on Interstate 85 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Detailed information about the crash has not been reported by authorities, but it appeared that some people were injured in the accident.* 

FAYETTEVILLE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wral.com, a woman was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash on Santa Fe Drive in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Authorities are still trying to determine the cause of the accident and are still conducting their investigation at this time.* 

FUQUAY-VARINA, NC. – According to a news report posted online at wral.com, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Main Street in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. After the accident, the driver who hit the pedestrian fled the scene, and WRAL reports that police officers made an arrest in the case later the same day.* 

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at myrtlebeachonline.com, a two-vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. Highway 501 in Horry County, South Carolina, resulted in the tragic death of one person. The accident is still in the process of being investigated, and it is unclear if any charges will be filed in the case.* 

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online at myrtlebeachonline.com, numerous injuries were reported following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 701 in Horry County, South Carolina. The details of the accident are not yet completely clear, but authorities say that 10 people were injured in the crash. Investigation is still ongoing.* 

CLARENDON COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report published online at wltx.com, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on M W Rickenbaker Road in Clarendon County, South Carolina. WLTX reports that the pedestrian, who has not been identified at this time, tragically died in the collision, and the accident is still undergoing investigation by South Carolina Highway Patrol.*

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online at abcnews4.com, South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers are searching for a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run accident in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. The collision occurred on North Williamsburg Highway, and a pedestrian was injured, according to the report.*

FLORENCE, SC. – According to news stories reported online at wmbfnews.com, one person was tragically killed in a car accident that occurred on East National Cemetery Road in Florence, South Carolina. The crash appears to have involved only one vehicle, and authorities are still investigating to determine how the accident took place.* 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at tbreporter.com, a driver was tragically killed in a traffic crash that happened on State Road 60 in Hillsborough County, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers, who are managing investigation of the accident, say that the collision took place because a driver failed to stop for a red light at an intersection.* 

PEMBROKE, NC – According to an online news report at robesonian.com, a man from Lumberton died in a two vehicle accident in Pembroke, North Carolina.*

ST. PAULS, NC – According to an online news report at robesonian.com, a worker at Sanderson Farms died earlier this week when an 18-wheeler ran over him.*

ASHEBORO, NC– According to an online news report at courier-tribune.com, a part of United States Highway 64 East was closed after a three-vehicle accident that occurred earlier this week.*

GREENSBORO, NC – According to an online news report at myfox8.com, the police in Greensboro, North Carolina have released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run accident that occurred earlier this week.*

COLUMBIA, SC – According to an online news report at wistv.com, an accident that occurred earlier this week late at night on South Carolina Highway 34 has resulted in a fatality.*

SUMTER COUNTY, SC – According to an online news report at wistv.com, a driver of a moped died following a crash with a vehicle earlier this week.*

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – According to an online news report at 35orlando.com, law enforcement in Volusia County indicate that a toddler is dead due to a hit-and-run accident.*

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA – According to an online news report at npr.org, a California jury awarded a couple over $2 billion in a verdict that was rendered against the subsidiary of Bayer, Monsanto.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report at the washingtonpost.com, regulators fail to address home elevator deaths despite the fact that many children have been injured and killed.*

MIAMI BEACH, FL – According to an online news report at wsvn.com, a fatal accident occurs on the MacArthur Causey in being investigated by the Miami Beach Police.  As a result the westbound lanes of the roadway were blocked for several while law enforcement and emergency personnel.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news article at cbs46.com, police are conducting an investigation of the accident that left two seriously injured in Cobb County.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online article at truckinginfo.com, two bills seek to update insurance minimums and braking that is automatic on large commercial trucks.*

HALL COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, the driver of a tractor-trailer going west on Georgia Highway 369 hit into a vehicle with 5 passengers that were headed in the other direction.*

CRAWCOOK, ENGLAND – According to an online article at nypost.com, a man sustained third-degree burns after his vape pen exploded and melted in his pocket.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at northwestgeorgianews.com, another death involving a pedestrian in Cobb County brings the total amount of pedestrian deaths in July to four alone.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN — According to an online news report at newschannel9.com, a man was driving on Interstate 75 when a part of the overpass close to the Interstate 24 split collapse, which heavily damaged his car and resulted in severe injuries.*

CHARLOTTE, NC – According to an online news report at wsoctv.com, drivers in Charlotte urged by police not to engage in “exit jumping.”*

ASHEBORO, NC– According to an online news report at courier-tribune.com, a part of United States Highway 64 East was closed after a three-vehicle accident that occurred earlier this week.*

If you are in an accident with a truck, is not the same as being involved in one with a passenger vehicle.  This is because the severity of these types of crashes and injuries are amplified due to the massive force of the impact of these accidents.  Trucking accidents are also more complex in terms of proving fault.  

Every type of car accident has the potential to cause serious injuries, but some kinds of accidents have a greater propensity for fatalities than others in the state of Georgia.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news story reported at jacksonville.com, a vehicle accident involving a teacher was reported on Mandarin Road in Jacksonville, Florida. The accident is still under investigation, according to the news report, but authorities believe that alcohol was involved in the crash.*

ROGERS, MN – According to an online news report at starfl.com, a trucker was responsible for an accident that resulted in the death of a highway worker, according to Minnesota authorities.  It is believed, per the police, that the trucker was watching a movie behind the wheel on his cell phone at the time of the crash.*

MARATHON, FL – According to an online news report at flkynews.com, a man from Marathon, Florida died when he was attempting to cross United States Highway 1 earlier this week when he walked right into the path of an oncoming car, per the Florida Highway Patrol.*

MIAMI BEACH, FL. – According to an online news report published at miami.cbslocal.com, two-vehicle crashes occurred on the MacArthur Causeway in Miami Beach, Florida. The first collision involved a rear-end crash, and the second collision involved a vehicle crashing through police barricades while officers were still on scene. One person was tragically killed in one of the accidents.* 

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at wltx.com,a motorcycle struck a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 321 in Lexington County, South Carolina. The news report indicates that the pedestrian tragically died in the accident, and the person riding on the motorcycle sustained injuries. Authorities are still in the midst of their investigation, and no information about potential charges has been reported.* 

ROBESON COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report published online at wpde.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a parking lot collision in Robeson County, North Carolina. At this time, limited information regarding the collision and the parties involved has been reported. Authorities are in the process of investigating the accident, and it is not clear if charges will be filed.*

CHARLOTTE, NC. – According to a news report posted online at wsoctv.com, a hit-and-run crash that happened on Woodlawn Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, injured a pedestrian. Police are still searching for the vehicle and the driver, and officers have released limited information about the accident at this time.* 

TEXAS – According to a news story reported online at law360.com, a Texas court of appeals upheld a $12 million verdict in a fatal construction accident case. The panel of judges found that the plaintiffs’ case was adequately supported by the evidence.* 

Electric scooters or “e-scooters” have entered the market in Atlanta as a fun alternative to walking, bicycle riding, driving, or taking public transportation. E-scooters are not like the old fashion push scooters many people had as children. They are about the same size as traditional foot pedal scootersbut run on an electric motor that propels riders on streets and sidewalks. The e-scooters offered for rent by companies such as Bird and Lime are quick and are easy to maneuver provided that the rider maintains his or her balance and pays close attention to the surrounding traffic situation in the street and on the sidewalk.

It seems clear that someone injured in a large truck accident would look into a legal claim against the truck driver, but that person should also explore the possibility of pursuing a claim against the trucking company, as well. Georgia law allows for injured parties to file claims against both employees and employers under certain circumstances.

HUNTERSVILLE, NC. – According to a news report posted online at fox46charlotte.com, Interstate 77 in Huntersville, North Carolina, shut down following a fatal vehicle accident that occurred on the interstate. Fox 46 reports that one person was tragically killed in the crash, and another person sustained serious injuries. The victims have not been identified, and the accident is under investigation.* 

CHARLESTON, SC. – According to an online news report posted at live5news.com, a pedestrian tragically died of his injuries after being struck by a car earlier in the month of July on Folly Road in Charleston, South Carolina. Police have not released the identity of the victim, and officers are still looking for the driver of the vehicle, who reported fled from the scene of the crash.* 

AUSTRIA – According to an online news report at edition.cnn.com, lawmakers in Austria voted to ban the uses of glyphosate, which is an ingredient that is found in several week killers including the brand Roundup due to concerns about the substance’s link to cancer – specifically, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.*

CITRONELLE, AL. – According to an online news report posted at fox10tv.com, two people were tragically killed in a head-on vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 45 in Citronelle, Alabama. Details as to the cause of the accident were not included in the news report, and authorities are still in the process of investigating the collision, the report says.* 

COLUMBIA, SC – According to an online news report at abccolumbia.com, South Carolina and four additional southeastern states are participating in Operation Southern Shield, which is a campaign focusing on reducing the number of traffic deaths, which often occur during Memorial Day through Labor Day due to the increased amount of cars on the roadway.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN. – According to an online news report published at newschannel9.com, a fiery single-vehicle wreck that happened on Tennessee Highway 58 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, resulted in the tragic death of the vehicle’s driver. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating the accident, and officers are still trying to determine what happened. Officials have released identifying information on the victim.* 

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, a rider of an e-scooter was struck and killed by a CobbLinc bus earlier this week.  The accident occurred in Midtown Atlanta.*

In the event of a car accident— whether you are a victim or the person who caused the accident — you want to make sure that you have sufficient auto insurance to cover the damages.  States have minimum mandatory insurance coverages, but unfortunately, it is often the case that these minimums do not cover all of the property damage or injury expenses a person may incur in a car accident.

NEWBERRY, SC – According to an online news report at thestate.com, a driver was tragically killed and another individual was transported to a hospital. The tragic accident occurred in the early afternoon on the easterly lane of Interstate 26 near mile marker 63 which is close to Newberry, South Carolina.

BRANDON, FL – According to an online news report at patch.com, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation of a 6-year-old child that died in a traffic accident on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon late last week.*  

LOWNDES COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at valdostatoday.com, a semi-truck blew a front tire and as such, lost control of his truck, ran off of the roadway, landed into a ditch, and then turned over.  Another truck was involved in an accident where a trucker struck a lead semi-truck after following the vehicle too closely.  These accidents caused major traffic backups on Interstate 75.*

SANDY SPRINGS, GA – According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a community is mourning after a Sandy Springs man was struck and killed by an impaired driver as he was biking to work. The accident occurred early in the morning on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, Georgia.*

UNION CITY, GA – According to an online news report at ajc.com, two individuals died and several others sustained injuries earlier this week when a van transporting adults with special needs slammed into the rear end of an 18-wheeler.*

ALABAMA – According to an online news report at al.com, boating accidents across the State of Alabama for the first 6.5 months of 2019 have resulted in 25 fatalities.  This staggering number of deaths surpasses year-end totals for the past two decades.*

CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC. – According to a news story reported online at wtkr.com, a child was struck by a sheriff’s office vehicle in Currituck County, North Carolina. The child was reportedly airlifted to a hospital for treatment, and North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. The officer involved in the accident has not been named.* 

GREENSBORO, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wfmynews2.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed when he was hit by a car on Sands Drive in Greensboro, North Carolina. Police say that some people inside of a van that was traveling by the area might have seen the accident, and officers are asking for these people to come forward to provide information about what they saw.* 

HARDINSBURG, KY. – According to a news report posted online at ncadvertiser.com, a vehicle hit a child who was getting mail from his home’s mailbox in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. The news report states that the child was tragically killed in the accident, and the driver fled the scene of the collision. A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the accident.* 

MADISON COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report posted at waaytv.com, a fatal vehicle accident was reported on Butler Road in Madison County, Alabama. The accident involved two vehicles and reportedly resulted in the tragic death of one person and injuries to two other people. Investigators are still reviewing the case to try to determine what happened.*

LONDON, ENGLAND – According to an online news report posted at spectrumlocalnews.com, a truck ran into a woman who was riding on an electric scooter in London, England. The news report says that the woman tragically died from the accident, and the tragedy raises questions about the safety of scooters on the roadways.*

LAWRENCE, MA. – According to an online news report posted at ncadvertiser.com, an 8-year-old girl was tragically killed in a car crash that happened in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Four other people were seriously injured in the accident, according to the news report, including two other children. Police are still investigating the collision at this time.*

DURHAM, NC. – According to an online news report published at abc11.com, a hit-and-run pedestrian collision was reported on Holloway Street in Durham, North Carolina. The victim was transported to a local hospital, according to the news report, and the driver, who ended up fleeing the scene after the accident, is still missing. Authorities are actively looking for a suspect.* 

FAYETTEVILLE, NC. – According to an online news report posted at cbs17.com, a traffic collision that occurred on Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, tragically killed a pedestrian. No charges have yet been filed in the case, according to the news report, and police say the accident is still under investigation.* 

GREENSBORO, NC. – According to an online news report posted at myfox8.com, a rear-end collision that happened in Greensboro, North Carolina, tragically killed one person. It is not clear if anyone else was injured in the crash, which police say involved three different vehicles. The accident is currently under investigation by local police.* 

GASTONIA, NC. – According to an online news report posted at wsoctv.com, two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle during a police chase that occurred on Rankin Avenue in Gastonia, North Carolina. One of the pedestrians was tragically killed in the accident, and the other sustained serious injuries, according to the news report.* 

TEMPE, AZ. – According to an online news report posted at ncnewsonline.com, police officers in Tempe, Arizona, are continuing to investigate a fatal collision involving a self-driving Uber vehicle. The accident happened in early 2018, when an autonomous Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in the city.* 

We recently addressed research conducted by the insurance industry providing evidence that car accident victims who hire an attorney often receive substantially larger settlements from insurers (click here to review the article).  While that article focused on the question of whether injury victims benefit from hiring a lawyer, this article addresses the specific advantages that law firms provide to car accident injury clients. Although each case, law firm, and situation is different, we highlight reasons that might explain why injury victims with attorneys achieve better results on average than those with no legal representation.

Logging truck accidents can cause tremendous personal injuries, loss of life, and property damage. When logging trucks crash, they are at a high risk of losing their cargo, rolling over, or demolishing everything in their path if the driver suddenly loses control. The resulting accident can leave victims clinging to life or suffering catastrophic injuries. 

WALKER COUNTY, ALABAMA – According to an online news article published by al.com, four people are dead and another injured following an accident on I-22.*

NEWBERRY, SC. – According to an online news story reported at thestate.com, a head-on collision that occurred on Interstate 26 near Newberry, South Carolina, resulted in one fatality. The accident also caused injuries to one person, according to the news report. Neither of the victims has been identified at this time.*

NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC. – According to a news story reported online at wspa.com, a driver was tragically killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened in Newberry County, South Carolina. Little information about the accident itself has been released at this time, but authorities report that a second driver was also injured.*

Rollover vehicle accidents are one of the most serious risks facing motorists on the roads today. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that more than 10,000 people are killed every year in these kinds of crashes. Below is some information about how rollover accidents occur.*

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wmbfnews.com, a vehicle crash occurred near a middle school in Horry County, South Carolina. Sparse information regarding the accident has been reported at this time, but authorities said that at least one person sustained injuries in the wreck.* 

Car accidents can happen in numerous ways and lead to varying degrees of injury to drivers and passengers. The rollover crash is one that is known to lead to more serious injuries and even fatalities. How can you prevent these accidents from happening or from becoming tragic for you and your family?*

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report published at wltx.com, a deadly left-turn collision occurred on Dreher Shoals Road in Richland County, South Carolina. The accident tragically killed one person and caused injuries to two people, according to the news report.* 

HARTSVILLE, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wbtw.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a collision with a car that occurred on North 5th Street in Hartsville, South Carolina. The victim has not been identified, and authorities have not yet said whether charges are anticipated in connection with the accident.* 

Left-turn accidents can affect any motorist, but motorcyclists in the United States are disproportionately affected by these kinds of collisions. Often, drivers do not see motorcyclists and turn out in front of them, causing accidents that can lead to tragic injuries.* 

Left turns are a major cause of vehicle accidents in the country. Many of these accidents end up causing serious injuries to the people involved, especially when someone involved is a motorcyclist. Who usually has the right-of-way in a left turn?*

WEDOWEE, AL – According to an online news report at cbs42.com, a 17-year-old girl is currently recovering at a hospital in Georgia following a boating accident that resulted in the death of her father.*

ATLANTA, GA – According to an online news report at 11alive.com, an ambulance was involved in an accident that caused five individuals to be sent to the hospital.  The accident occurred in midtown Atlanta.*

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at tribuneledgernews.com, two individuals lost their lives in an accident that occurred over the weekend on Knox Bridge Highway.  This is according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.*

TEMPE, AZ – According to an online news report at ncnewsonline.com, police have conducted a test as part of an investigation that remains ongoing regarding the 2018 death of a woman who was hit and killed by an Uber self-driving sports utility vehicle.*

POOLER, GA – According to an online news report at wjcl.com, a person has died after a crash that occurred in Pooler, Georgia.*

CRISP COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office as well as emergency personnel arrived at the scene of an accident over the weekend.* 

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — According to an online news report at 11alive.com, two individuals died and three additional people sustained injuries, including a three year old girl and a 101 year old woman. The accident occurred over the weekend on Knox Bridge Road in Cherokee County, per the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.  

NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC – According to an online news report at foxcarolina.com, the coroner was dispatched to the scene of an accident that occurred on Interstate 26 over the weekend.*

SOUTH CAROLINA – According to an online news report at thestate.com, a driver died and another individual was transported to a local hospital after an accident that occurred over the weekend on a Midlands highway, per the South Carolina Highway Patrol.*

SPRING HILL, TENNESSEE – According to an online news article published by NewsChannel5.com, witnesses worked together to save a man trapped in his vehicle shortly before it was engulfed in flames following an accident.*

MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE – According to an online news article published by MaconCountyChronicle.com, a four-vehicle accident on Highway 52 West caused multiple people to sustain injuries.*

GREENVILLE, TENNESSEE – As reported in an online article published by wcyb.com, police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and injured a pedestrian.*

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TENNESSEE – According to an online news article published by www.wvlt.tv, an afternoon accident on northbound I-75 involving multiple vehicles caused lane closures.*

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – As reported online by www.wate.com, a man was killed following a tragic accident that involved a motorcycle and SUV.*

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – As reported in an online news article published by 7news.com.au, a damaged lithium-ion battery is to blame for causing a small fire that broke out in the duty-free area of Sydney Airport’s international terminal.*

SHANGHAI, CHINA – As reported in an online news article published by techcrunch.com, the cause of a fire involving a Tesla Model S in Shanghai has been linked to a single battery module.*

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.tbreporter.com, a Tampa man has died following an accident on the Veterans Expressway.*

LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE – According to an online news article published by laconiadailysun.com, rumble strips may be considered to help drivers stay in their lanes on Route 106 after traffic accidents claimed eight lives within one year.*

FLORIDA – According to an online article published by www.heraldtribune.com, many roads and intersections throughout Florida may not be safe enough for students who choose to walk to and from school.*

LAKELAND, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by patch.com, three accidents resulted in three deaths in 1 day on Polk County roads, raising safety concerns.*

JACKSONVILLE, NC – According to an online news article at jdnews.com, speeding is the most common complaint received at the Jackson Police Department. The police indicate that issuing tickets is about saving lives.*

AIKEN COUNTY, SC – According to an online news report at wrdw.com, a man that was involved in a fatal accident in Aiken County has been identified, per the local coroner’s office. The accident occurred on Wagener Road close to Berlin Road late at night.*

PLANTATION, FL – According to an online news report at insider.com, local police indicate that a ruptured gas line is believed to have caused an explosion at a Florida shopping center that left 20 individuals injured.*

PLANT CITY, FL – According to an online news report at miami.cbslocal.com, a girl tragically died in an ATV accident.* 

THOMAS COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wctv.com, the Georgia State Patrol is currently conducting an investigation of back-to-back accidents that occurred on United States Highway 19 earlier this week.*

PORT RICHEY, FL - According to an online news report at wfla.com, a Pasco County Sheriff Officer’s vehicle hit into a pedestrian earlier this week on United States Highway 19, per the Florida Highway Patrol.  The officer was going north approaching Johnson Road when a 62-year-old woman entered into his path.*

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – As reported online by www.kalb.com, an Alabama truck driver is facing negligent homicide charges following an accident that left a motorcyclist dead.*

AUGUSTA, GA – According to an online news report at wrdw.com, you can now get half of your ride home from Augusta breweries if you take a Lyft ride.  Both the Riverwatch and Savannah brewing companies have joined this ride smart program.*

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at northwestgeorgianews.com, a pedestrian was hit and tragically killed by an SUV on Cobb Parkway in Cobb County, Georgia. The driver of the SUV was injured in the accident, as well, according to the news report.*

CHAPEL HILL, NC. – According to a news story reported online at wsoctv.com, two workers were injured in a construction accident that happened at the University of North Carolina’s (UNC) morningcampus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The circumstances of the accident have not been fully reported at this time, and investigators are still reviewing the facts.* 

SAVANNAH, GA – According to an online news report at wtoc.com, the Savannah Police Department was dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle accident that resulted in serious injuries on Washington Avenue earlier today.*

SOUTH CAROLINA – According to an online news report at postandcourier.com, a lawsuit that was filed against the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The lawsuit alleges that fencing off parts of Interstate 95 to control wildlife on the roadway could have prevented a car accident that resulted in the death of a woman and her two children.*

SAVANNAH, GA – In Savannah, Georgia, there were 20 deadly automobile accidents and over 20 fatalities in 2017.  Two of the crashes involved impaired drivers and eight fatal accidents involved pedestrians. The state as whole had about 1,550 traffic accidents last year. Intersections are the most common area for accidents to occur in Savannah, Georgia.*

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wsav.com, the Georgia State Patrol is currently conducting an investigation of a deadly accident that occurred earlier this week in Effingham County, Georgia.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA — According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a 21-year-old male is recovering from serious injuries that he sustained in an accident involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle.  The accident occurred in Cobb County earlier this week.*

BAINBRIDGE, GA – According to an online news report at walb.com, a person has tragically died in a two-automobile accident that occurred in Bainbridge, Georgia earlier this week, per the Decatur County Deputy Coroner.*

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a man is dead after an accident that occurred in South Forsyth, Georgia.*

Intersections across the state of Florida are extremely common locations for accidents to occur.  When drivers do not yield or they fail to follow traffic signals, it places other drivers at a higher risk of serious injuries and sometimes even death. One of the top reasons for an intersection-related accident is a failure of a driver to stop when there is a red light. 

ATLANTA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wrcbtv.com, a restaurant owner and chef was tragically killed in a car accident that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia. Investigators believe a tire failure caused the accident, which also injured another person in the vehicle, according to the report.* 

KEY LARGO, FL. – According to a news report published online at miamiherald.com, a tanker truck crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 1 in Key Largo, Florida, tragically killed one person. One other person was seriously injured in the accident, according to the news report, and had to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment.* 

Text messaging while driving has become a widely acknowledged threat to highway safety.  An April 2019 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) disclosed that 2,935 people died in distracted driving accidents in 2017, which amounted to nine percent of all roadway fatalities.  While cell phone use constitutes the distraction that has drawn the most attention from lawmakers, public safety experts, and the media, these portable electronic devices accounted for only 14 percent of all driving distraction-related fatalities.  Although this is a significant number of cell phone-related fatalities, the consumption of fast food, snacks, and vanilla lattes might be just as dangerous when similarities between these distractions are considered.

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to an online news report posted at underthegeorgiasun.com, a pedestrian collision that happened on 37th Street in Savannah, Georgia, led to serious injuries. The Savannah Police Department is still investigating the incident, and officers have not identified the driver of the car involved in the accident.* 

GREENVILLE, SC. – According to an online news report posted at vancouversun.com, a woman has been accused of committing a carjacking in Greenville, South Carolina. Police investigating the incident describe a bizarre serious of events that included the woman throwing a live snake at the driver whose vehicle she stole.*

DURHAM, NC. – According to a news report posted online at cbs17.com, a woman was injured in an apparent vehicle accident that occurred on Duke Street in Durham, North Carolina. The events of the accident have not yet been established, and little information about the collision was included in the news report.* 

ROBESON COUNTY, NC. – According to an online news report posted at spectrumlocalnews.com, two semi-trucks crashed into each other in Robeson County, North Carolina. It is not clear yet how the crash happened, but the news report indicates that two people were injured, and authorities had to clean up spilled cargo.* 

HOPE MILLS, NC. – According to a news report posted online at aviationpros.com, additional information has started to surface about the plane crash that occurred in late June in Hope Mills, North Carolina. Investigators have uncovered some details about the events leading up to the crash, though the official cause of the accident has not yet been determined.* 

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wmbfnews.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a crash with a car that happened on U.S. Highway 501 in Horry County, South Carolina. South Carolina Highway Patrol indicates that the driver of the car has been charged in connection with the crash.* 

BALTIMORE, MD — According to an online article at stardem.com, a Baltimore jury awarded $229.6 million to a woman and her daughter due to alleged medical malpractice that resulted in a brain injury a birth that now requires around the clock care.*

LAKELAND, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wfla.com, a Florida Road Ranger is stressing the importance of the state’s move-over law after being involved in an accident on Interstate 4 in Lakeland, Florida, that claimed the life of one person. The Road Ranger and his colleagues in emergency response say the law is meant to keep responders and motorists safe.*

LAKELAND, FL. – According to an online news report published at wftv.com, a driver crashed into a Road Ranger on Interstate 4 in Lakeland, Florida. WFTV reports that one person was tragically killed in the accident, and two others were injured. The collision is still under investigation by Florida Highway Patrol.* 

TAMPA, FL. – According to a news report posted online at keysnews.com, a head-on dump truck crash that occurred on Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa, Florida, resulted in one fatality. At least one other person was also injured in the collision, which is still under investigation by the Tampa Police Department.* 

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at floridatoday.com, a fatal vehicle wreck took place on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida. The accident resulted in the tragic death of one person, and Florida Highway Patrol has not identified the victim or the cause of the crash.* 

PLAINVILLE, MA. – According to an online news report published at wcvb.com, a Florida couple was tragically killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Plainville, Massachusetts. It appears the accident happened when one of the vehicles attempted to turn around on the roadway, according to the report.* 

HOLIDAY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at tampabay.com, a man in a wheelchair was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Holiday, Florida. Authorities say the man was trying to cross a road in a motorized wheelchair, when a vehicle hit him and drove away.* 

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to an online news story posted at insider.com, Jacksonville, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina, are on the list of the most dangerous cities in the United States for bicyclists. The list was created using data recently released by the U.S. Department of Transportation.*

GLYNN COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story reported at news4jax.com, a teenager was seriously injured in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred on Federica Road in Glynn County, Florida. The Glynn County Police Department has since located and arrested a suspect, according to the report.*

ORLANDO, FL. – According to an online news report posted at mynews13.com, two people were tragically killed in related vehicle crashes that occurred in Orlando, Florida. Authorities report that one of the drivers involved has been criminally charged in connection with one of the crashes, while the other driver is still missing.*

LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news story reported at waff.com, a tractor-trailer crash that happened on Alabama Highway 24 in Lawrence County, Alabama, tragically killed one person. Alabama State Troopers are investigating and have not yet said whether charges will be filed in the case.* 

WINSTON COUNTY, AL. – According to a news report published online at al.com, a child tragically died in a boating accident that occurred on Smith Lake in Winston County, Alabama. Two other children were also injured in the accident, according to the news report, and authorities are trying to determine what happened.* 

ALABAMA – According to an online news report posted at al.com, four fatalities from boating or drowning occurred in the state of Alabama during the Independence Day holiday weekend. Among the victims were two children, according to the news report. Another person is still missing following a boating accident in the state.* 

MONTGOMERY, AL. – According to an online news story reported at wsfa.com, a pedestrian tragically died after being struck by a vehicle on West Boulevard in Montgomery, Alabama. Investigators have released some information about the victim, but the driver of the vehicle has not been identified.* 

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report from al.com, three fatal traffic crashes occurred in one weekend in Jefferson County, Alabama. The crashes were unrelated, according to the news report, and authorities in the county are investigating each of the wrecks to determine the cause.* 

MEMPHIS, TN. – According to a news story reported online at fox13memphis.com, a pedestrian tragically died in a vehicle collision that occurred on Adams Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The news report indicates that police arrested and charged the driver of the vehicle in connection with the accident.*

MEMPHIS, TN. – According to a news report published online at wmcactionnews5.com, a driver has been accused of crashing into several cars in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Police believe the driver caused the crashes as he was driving under the influence, and WMC reports that he has been charged with numerous crimes. It does not appear anyone was seriously injured.* 

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to an online news report posted at fox13memphis.com, a man tragically died after falling from the roof of a business in Nashville, Tennessee. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been fully established at this time, and police are still in the process of investigating.* 

NASHVILLE, TN. – According to an online news report posted at newschannel5.com, a two-vehicle crash was reported on Interstate 40 in Nashville, Tennessee. One person was reportedly trapped in a vehicle after the accident, but it is not clear how many people sustained injuries in the crash.* 

SEMINOLE, FL. – According to an online news story reported at wfla.com, a woman was tragically killed in a pedestrian crash that took place on Seminole Boulevard in Seminole, Florida. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident, and deputies reportedly believe alcohol might have been a factor in the collision.*

THOMAS COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at wctv.tv, the Georgia State Patrol is conducting an investigation of back to back crashes that occurred on United States Highway 19.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report at gwinnettdailypost.com, over two dozen people perished during the Fourth of July holiday in Georgia.*

MEMPHIS, TN – According to an online news report at wmcactionnews5.com, people in the Central Gardens community are thankful that no one sustained injuries after a drunk driver sped down a street, hit a car that was parked, and slammed into a tree.*

ALABAMA – According to an online news report at wtvm.com, the Fourth of July holiday period involved deaths on Alabama waterways.*

COWETA COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at times-herald.com, the Georgia State Patrol has reported that one fatal car accident occurred in Coweta County in June.*

THOMASVILLE, GA. – According to a news story reported online at timesenterprise.com, a multi-vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 19 in Thomasville, Georgia, caused injuries to several people. Georgia State Patrol says that charges are pending against the driver of a tractor-trailer in connection with the wreck.* 

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, FL. – According to a news story reported online at thebrunswicknews.com, a pedestrian accident that happened on St. Simons Island in Florida left a 19-year-old man with serious injuries. Another teenager accused of being involved in the accident has reportedly been arrested and charged, the news report says.*

MOULTRIE, GA. – According to a news report posted online at moultrieobserver.com, a three-vehicle wreck that occurred on Highway 133 in Moultrie, Georgia, caused numerous injuries. The people involved in the wreck were injured, according to the report, as well as two bystanders who tried to help one of the victims.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to news reports posted online at wtoc.com and wsav.com, a pedestrian accident occurred on Montgomery Street in Savannah, Georgia. Limited information regarding the circumstances of the accident has been released at this time, and police officers are still investigating.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wsav.com, a pedestrian accident that occurred on Interstate 516 in Savannah, Georgia, resulted in serious injuries to one person. The Traffic Investigation Unit of the Savannah Police Department is investigating the collision, and officials have identified the people involved.* 

LEHIGH ACRES, FL. – According to an online news report posted at news-press.com, a two-vehicle accident occurred on East Ninth Street in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Preliminary investigation has led Florida Highway Patrol to believe that one of the vehicles did not stop at a stop sign, which ended up causing the crash.* 

ORLANDO, FL – According to an online news report at mynews13.com, a woman is charged with causing two fatal accidents that occurred late last week in Orlando, Florida.*

POLK COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report from wfla.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation of an accident that involved three automobiles, including a Florida Department of Transportation road ranger.*

DURHAM, NC – According to an online news report at wral.com, a driver of a sports utility vehicle was involved in a crash that occurred over the weekend that caused the shutdown of Interstate 85.*

WINSTON COUNTY, AL – According to an online news report at al.com, a twelve year old girl died and two other children sustained injuries in a boating accident that happened on Smith Lake. This is the second accident on that recently occurred on the lake.*

RALEIGH, NC. – According to an online news story posted at wral.com, a vehicle accident that occurred on Sawmill Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, left six people with injuries. None of the victims has been identified, and investigators are still working to determine how the crash happened, according to the report.* 

HORRY COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story published at myrtlebeachonline.com, a serious jet ski crash was reported in Horry County, South Carolina. The crash resulted in injuries to one person, and the victim had to be airlifted away from the scene for emergency medical care.*

RALEIGH, NC. – According to a news report posted online at wral.com, a car crashed into a laundromat in Raleigh, North Carolina. Police were reportedly investigating the case as a hit-and-run but later uncovered additional information and accused a woman of lying to officers about details of the accident.* 

CHARLESTON, SC. – According to an online news report published at counton2.com, a pedestrian accident that occurred on Folly Road in Charleston, South Carolina, led to serious injuries to one person. The driver of the vehicle involved did not stay at the scene following the crash, and police are looking for the suspect.* 

COLUMBIA, SC. – According to an online news report published by wistv.com, a sheriff’s officer hit a pedestrian with his patrol vehicle in Columbia, South Carolina, causing injuries to the person. Troopers with South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating the accident, which happened on Two Notch Road.* 

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news story posted at live5news.com, a major vehicle crash occurred on Highway 170 in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The accident resulted in two tragic deaths, including a woman and a child. Investigators reportedly suspect alcohol was involved.* 

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. – According to a news report posted online at islandpacket.com, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. The pedestrian has not been identified, nor has the driver of the vehicle, and investigation into the accident is ongoing.*

DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC. – According to an online news report posted at live5news.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a traffic crash that took place on Dorchester Road in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Officials have released identifying information on the victim, but the driver has not been identified at this time.* 

ORANGE COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wftv.com, two fatal pedestrian crashes occurred on the same night on Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, Florida. The crashes involved separate vehicles and happened within minutes of each other, according to authorities.* 

FLORIDA – An online news article posted at tampabay.com provides some response from the community to a recent law passed in Florida that categorizes electric bicycles and electric scooters the same way it does regular bicycles. Some people in Florida think this could pose a danger to pedestrians.* 

According to an online news report at post-gazette.com, a sports utility vehicle went the wrong way on a Georgia highway and crashed into a van that was headed in the opposite direction.*

LAKE JAMES, NC – According to an online news report at wspa.com, a man from North Carolina is facing charges following a watercraft collision on Lakes James that resulted in the death of a man.*

CHAPEL HILL, NC – According to an online news report from newsobserver.com, a man attempting to cross the street close to the Timberlyne Shopping Center died as a result of his injuries.*

According to an online news report at charlotteobserver.com, former Carolina Panthers defensive tackle lost his arm and sustained other serious injuries following a car accident that occurred late last week, per his agent and numerous reports.*

GEORGIA – According to a news report published online at 13wmaz.com, two fatal train crashes occurred in Central Georgia in just two days. One of the crashes happened in Reynolds, Georgia, and the other happened in Chauncey, Georgia. Two people were tragically killed in the accidents, and three people sustained injuries, according to the news report.*

CHARLOTTE, NC– According to an online news report at wsoctv.com, a motorcycle crash that occurred in northwest Charlotte, North Carolina caused two motorcyclists to sustain injuries. They are now being treated at a local hospital.*

If you suffer injury from a hazard on private, public, or commercial property, you might have the right to monetary damages.  Generally, property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe, but the scope of this duty varies significantly depending on the specific facts and situation. Summer activities tend to include resorts, swimming pools, amusement parks, concerts, and other seasonal forms of recreation.  

FRANKLIN COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wspa.com, seven people were tragically killed in a vehicle accident on Interstate 85 in Franklin County, Georgia. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the collision and reported that three other people were injured in the crash.* 

Despite efforts of lawmakers, vehicle safety experts, and the media, cell phone use while driving continues to cause accidents resulting in serious injuries and preventable deaths.  Even laws in many states imposing fines for texting and driving have not curbed this dangerous practice.  While texting and driving does pose a significant threat to roadway safety, cell phones have evolved into portable computers that can search the web, play movies and games, and perform a multitude of other functions.  The risk of distracted driving accidents caused by the many functions of cell phones led Georgia to pass a hands-free law that became effective July 1, 2018.  Although the law was designed to discourage a wide range of cell phone uses by motorists, the significant number of citations issued suggest that people continue to engage in risky and illegal cell phone activity while driving.

Although surveys of driver attitudes reflect an increased awareness of the danger of extremely reckless driving practices like drunk driving, texting behind the wheel, and street racing, these dangerous activities continue to cause accidents. While engaging in any of these forms of driving can lead to civil liability for money damages and criminal penalties, these dangerous types of driving behavior continue to endanger lives.  In an attempt to further detour motorists from recklessly endangering others, the UK has announced that drivers convicted of “looking at their mobile phones” will be exposed to a potential life sentence under proposed new sentencing guidelines according to The Telegraph.

GEORGIA – According to a news story posted online at wtvm.com, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is stressing the importance of wearing life jackets when swimming, boating, or participating in other water activities in Georgia this summer. The department also says people should understand the differences between life jackets.* 

UNITED STATES – A news report published online at wrcbtv.com, contains reactions from truck drivers to the speed limiting bill recently proposed by two lawmakers. A senator from Georgia anti d a senator from Delaware created a bipartisan bill that would prevent large trucks from traveling at speeds higher than 65 mph.* 

TAYLOR COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wgxa.tv, a train crashed into a car on Crest Hill Street in Taylor County, Georgia. WGXA reports that one person was tragically killed in the accident, and another person, a child, sustained injuries. Officials are still investigating.* 

AUGUSTA, GA. – According to a news report posted online at augustachronicle.com, a tree-cutting accident that took place at a residence in Augusta, Georgia, resulted in a tragic worker fatality. The coroner’s office has identified the victim and said that the accident is still under investigation.* 

ANDERSON, SC. – According to a news report published online at independentmail.com, two people were seriously injured in a fireworks incident in Anderson, South Carolina. The incident took place on a lake, when two men were setting off fireworks in celebration of the Fourth of July.*

PARKE COUNTY, IN. – According to an online news report posted at tribstar.com, a fatal motorcycle accident was reported on U.S. Highway 36 in Parke County, Indiana. One motorcyclist was tragically killed in the collision, and another motorcyclist was injured, according to the news report.* 

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at 11alive.com, a firetruck crashed into a pickup truck on State Route 138 in Rockdale County, Georgia. Several people were injured in the crash, according to the report, and investigators are reportedly looking into whether the driver of the firetruck acted with appropriate caution.* 

OMEGA, GA. – According to an online news report posted at moultrieobserver.com, the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving is celebrating 29 years with its chapter in South Georgia. The occasion will be commemorated at the MADD clubhouse in Omega, Georgia, later in July.* 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at 13wmaz.com, a 7-year-old child tragically died after being hit by a car on Highway 247 in Houston County, Georgia. The news story indicates that the child was a little girl who had Autism and went outside at a relative’s home without anyone knowing.* 

DALTON, TN. – According to an online news story reported at wrcbtv.com, a teenager lost his hand because of a fireworks accident that happened in Dalton, Tennessee. A firework somehow went off in the teen’s hand as he was celebrating the Fourth of July with his friends.* 

SUMTER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at villages-news.com, a car and a semi-truck collided on Interstate 75 in Sumter County, Florida. Several injuries were reported. The news report indicates that the accident occurred when a young woman was distracted by her children in the backseat of her car.* 

COVINGTON, GA. – According to an online news report posted at covnews.com, a 20-year-old man was hit by a vehicle on North Lake Drive in Covington, Georgia. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office confirms that the man tragically died of his injuries, and deputies believe he was intentionally struck by another man with whom he’d been arguing earlier.* 

LONG COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wtoc.com, a man was tragically killed in a boating accident that occurred on the Altamaha River in Long County, Georgia. The circumstances of the accident are not clear at this time, and officials are still investigating.* 

MACON, GA. – According to a news story reported online at 13wmaz.com, Georgia State Patrol is reporting on a police chase and crash suspected to have involved driving under the influence. The incident occurred in Macon, Georgia, and Troopers arrested three people in connection with the events.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wtoc.com, a motorcycle and an SUV crashed into each other on Rio Road in Savannah, Georgia. Limited information about the crash has been reported at this time, and it is not clear if anyone sustained injuries. The collision caused traffic delays in the area.*

DODGE COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news report published at 41nbc.com, a truck driver was tragically killed in a train collision on U.S. Highway 341 in Dodge County, Georgia. A train somehow collided with a semi-truck at a rail crossing, and several agencies have launched investigations into the incident.*

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news report posted online at wtoc.com, a car crashed into a home on 36th Street in Savannah, Georgia, after which the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Several people were injured in the accident, and police officers are still looking for the missing driver.*

CHATHAM COUNTY, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wtoc.com, two tractor-trailers collided with each other on Interstate 16 in Chatham County, Georgia. It is not clear at this time how the accident took place or why, but officials say that no one was seriously injured following the crash.*

Many people in Georgia use charter buses for transportation, vacation travel, and social gatherings. But these outings can quickly turn tragic if the bus is involved in a collision. If you were involved in an accident on or with a charter bus, the questions below may be helpful as you decide whether to pursue a legal claim.

As a parent, you are not able to be with your child at every second of the day. Whether you have a full time job or have other responsibilities, you are in reliance of a child care provider/center to take care of your babies when you are away from them. You, as do many of us, entrust the provider or facility with the care and safety of your child. Unfortunately, however, daycare negligence is on the rise in the United States, leading to serious injuries and sometimes the death of children in the care of others.

Sometimes determining liability can be pretty simple, such as when there is a rear end collision.  Other times, it is not always clear who was responsible for the accident. A car accident investigation is crucial following an accident so that fault can be determined and legal rights be preserved. This article discusses the investigation of liability in such accidents.*

ffffffCarrollton is an essential junction for logging trucks in the northwest corner of Georgia. Located within a short drive of the Alabama border, Carrollton serves as a gateway for logging trucks entering Georgia from Alabama. Also, the roads leading to Carrollton, such as State Roads 166, 16, and 27, which runs north from Carrollton to intersect with Interstate 20 running east and west through Georgia into Alabama, are filled with logging trucks moving forestry products and equipment into and out of Georgia. As the logging industry continues to thrive in Georgia and Alabama, the number of logging truck accidents may increase.

Logging truck accident claims in Georgia fall under the law governing personal injury cases. Because of the specialized nature of the logging industry, Georgia logging truck accident victims should have experienced lawyers, and our attorneys Know What It Takes To Win.^TM Our Georgia Logging Truck Attorneys know the complicated legal and practical issues that arise in these types of cases, the nuances of the law and claims processes, as what is necessary to navigate the litigation process.  We fight hard on behalf of each and every client in order to help them and their families obtain justice under the law and valuable compensation for their injuries.

UNITED STATES – According to an online news story reported at usatoday.com, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled several types of fireworks due to their increased explosiveness and a higher risk of danger to consumers. The fireworks were sold in three states.* 

E-Scooters are increasingly popular across the U.S., especially in cities. Riders do not need to purchase insurance before they rent the motorized vehicle and zoom down the street. On the other hand, e-scooter companies like Lime and Bird do not conduct any testing at all to determine whether the rider who leased time on their e-scooter is a safe rider. Additionally, Lime and Bird do not perform safety checks on their e-scooters to make certain that their safety equipment such as the brakes and lights are in working order. So when an accident inevitably happens, the first question people will ask is, “who pays?”

The last thing that people think about before they speed off on an electric scooter is the idea that they might end up in an accident.  If, in the event you or a member of your family has been hurt or killed in an e-scooter accident, there several reasons why hiring an experienced, knowledgeable, and aggressive Georgia e-scooter injury lawyer to can be a critical step to navigating the claims process and receiving maximum compensation under the law for your injuries.

GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. — A witness to the incident from Defuniak Springs, Florida, which is about 127 miles east of Mobile, Al on Interstate 10, said that he hopes the scene he witnessed was a once-in-a-lifetime event. According to WTVY, the man called 9-1-1 to report the location of a stolen vehicle wanted by police. The man said he saw the notice of the stolen vehicle on social media. Police from Samson, Alabama tried to stop the man driving the stolen vehicle, but the man fled instead of stopping. Officers captured the fleeing suspect only after the suspect slammed the stolen vehicle into three patrol cars. The suspect and three officers went to medical facilities with injuries. Fortunately, all three officers were released from the medical facility later that night. The suspect remained hospitalized after the crash. *

SENECA, South Carolina — A 19-year-old man faces several criminal charges after crashing into a woman’s home and killing her while she slept. Fox News Carolina reported that the 19-year-old driver fled from South Carolina Highway Patrol while attempting to avoid a license check at a roadblock. Officers gave chase, and the teenager drove off of a road, upon a grass hill and lawn of a home and then plowed through the brick wall of the home. The car landed in the basement of the home, on top of the woman who made her bedroom in the basement, killing her instantly. The man then ran out of the home and tried to run from police. Officers apprehended the man after a foot pursuit. CBS 17 reported that the Oconee County Coroner stated the accident happened at 11:37 p.m. The Oconee Sheriff’s office, with assistance from the Greenville County Sheriff’s office.*

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A three-car crash in Boiling Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina sent two women to the hospital with serious injuries. WSPA reported that the accident in which the two women were injured occurred near the intersection of Double Bridge Road and Highway 9 around 10:15 in the morning. One of the injured women was riding a motorcycle, and the other was driving a Toyota. South Carolina Highway Patrol officers have the case under investigation, and they have not reached a conclusion as to who could have caused the accident at this time. *

PLANT CITY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wfla.com, a suspect fleeing from officers caused a vehicle wreck on State Road 60 in Plant City, Florida. The news report indicates that a woman and two children were injured in the accident, and the suspect is facing criminal charges.* 

When you are involved in a car accident while driving the streets of Atlanta or the highways of Georgia, you expect to be reasonably safe if you obey traffic laws and adhere to safe driving practices.  Unfortunately, you and your family can be exposed to serious injury by other motorists who do not exercise prudence or disregard traffic safety statutes. The pain and shock that accompanies such a traumatic event along with the unfamiliarity of the situation can confound your ability to determine what steps need to be taken to protect your insurance claim or lawsuit.  Many car accident victims elect not to speak to an attorney or procrastinate in taking this step.  However, the decision to contact a skilled and experienced lawyer early in the process can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of your auto accident claim.

FLAGLER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story posted online at wctv.tv, two motorcyclists were tragically killed in a collision on State Road A1A in Flagler County, Florida. It appears the accident might have been due to one of the motorcycles trying to pass traffic in an opposite lane of travel.* 

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL. – According to an online news story published at news4jax.com, a woman was tragically killed in a tractor collision on County Road 214 in Keystone Heights, Florida. The news story indicates that two other people were injured in the accident, and Florida Highway Patrol is investigating to determine how the crash happened.* 

BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at floridatoday.com, an airboat crash in Brevard County, Florida, caused injuries to three people. The boat was reportedly a commercial vessel carrying people on a tour, when it crashed for reasons not yet reported to the public.* 

SARASOTA, FL. – According to an online news story reported at mysuncoast.com, a four-vehicle accident was reported to have occurred on Clark Road in Sarasota, Florida. Three people were injured in the accident and taken to nearby hospitals, according to the news report, and authorities are still investigating.* 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL. – According to a news story reported online at wptv.com, a rollover accident on Interstate 95 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, tragically killed a passenger. One other person was injured in the wreck, according to the report, and it appears from preliminary investigation that the accident was caused by a blown tire.* 

ADDISON, TX. – According to a news report posted online at fox13news.com, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently gave a news conference in which it shared more information about the small plane crash that occurred in Addison, Texas. The crash might have been due to an engine failure, based on the recording obtained from the cockpit.*

GADSDEN COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at wctv.com, a single-vehicle wreck that occurred on Interstate 10 in Gadsden County, Florida, tragically killed the driver. The news report also indicates that a passenger in the vehicle sustained injuries. The wreck is under investigation.* 

RALEIGH, NC. – According to a news story reported online at cbs17.com, a college student tragically died after being involved in a trailer accident in Raleigh, North Carolina. The student was reportedly working at a summer landscaping job and was struck while helping to load a trailer attached to a pickup truck.*

PENDER COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report published online at wect.com, a man tragically died in a single-vehicle wreck that happened on U.S. Highway 117 in Pender County, North Carolina. The accident is still under investigation, and authorities have not yet released information about its cause.* 

SAVANNAH, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wtoc.com, a vehicle accident happened on Diamond Causeway in Savannah, Georgia. Limited information has been reported about the wreck itself, and it is unclear if anyone sustained injuries. The accident resulted in lane closures in the area.* 

HIALEAH, FL. – According to a news report published online at miami.cbslocal.com, one person was tragically killed in a hit-and-run vehicle crash that happened on East 5th Avenue in Hialeah, Florida. The news report indicates that another person was also injured in the accident, and authorities have arrested a suspect.* 

NEWNAN, GA. – According to a news report posted online at times-herald.com, a teenager was tragically killed in a car accident on Highway 16 in Newnan, Georgia. Georgia State Patrol is handling the investigation and has not yet released information about the cause of the collision or whether charges will be pursued.* 

BARTOW, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wrdw.com, new information is being released about a train derailment and resulting chemical spill that occurred early in 2019 in Bartow, Georgia. It appears that a broken rail on the track might have caused the incident.* 

AUBURN, AL. – According to a news report posted online at wrbl.com, a teenager has been charged as an adult in the case of a fatal vehicle accident that occurred in Auburn, Alabama. The news report indicates the teenager rear-ended another vehicle while traveling well above the speed limit, tragically killing the two people in the other vehicle.* 

GRAY, GA. – According to a news report published online at 41nbc.com, a fire truck accident that occurred on Highway 49 in Gray, Georgia, caused one fatality. The victim has not been identified, and authorities are still in the process of investigating the wreck to determine what happened.* 

TEXAS – According to a news report posted online at sports.yahoo.com, a Texas A&M football player was involved in a collision with a semi-truck. Little information about the accident itself has been reported, but the story from Yahoo! Sports indicates that the player was not seriously injured in the wreck.*

HARNETT COUNTY, NC. – According to a news report posted online at fayobserver.com, a motorcycle accident in Harnett County, North Carolina, tragically killed a paratrooper from Georgia. Officials at Fort Bragg have confirmed information about the accident, which occurred off post near Spout Springs, North Carolina.* 

COBB COUNTY, GA. – According to a news report posted online at ajc.com, a man has been indicted in connection with a fatal vehicle crash that occurred earlier in 2019 in Cobb County, Georgia. The crash tragically killed the man’s wife, who was pregnant at the time.* 

BAINBRIDGE, GA. – According to an online news report posted at wctv.tv, a hit-and-run vehicle accident on Faceville Highway in Bainbridge, Georgia, ended in police making an arrest. The suspected driver of a vehicle reportedly struck several other cars and then stopped and left the scene on foot.* 

Many e-scooter riders think that they are free to do whatever they like because there are very few rules that govern how riders should conduct themselves. As always, the law lags well behind technological advancements. Consequently, the spread of this newly popular method of travel that leaves behind a smaller carbon footprint than other modes of transportation has created legal issues of first impression in many places like Atlanta. 

The laws regarding e-scooters in Atlanta and the state of Georgia are limited. Although the city of Atlanta passed ordinances governing how riders must store e-scooters accompanied by a few other regulations, there is little guidance from either the city or the state in terms of liability for accidents, riders’ responsibility, or riders’ bill of rights, so to speak. The lack of a legal framework to guide riders and e-scooter companies alike have left a vacuum. Notwithstanding, the law will catch up — it always does — eventually.

CULLMAN, AL — Authorities are working to determine why a 15-year-old teenager on the first day on the job fell 40 feet to his death. The 15-year-old boy was working for a roofing company when he fell around 11:00 a.m. according to WHNT news. Authorities believe that the young worker was not wearing a harness when he fell. Rescuers pronounced the young man dead at the scene of the fall. Law enforcement authorities have not released the teen’s name because of his age. *

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The accident happened in a flash. One moment a happy, healthy man hopped on an electric scooter, or e-scooter, and was enjoying the ride, and in the next moment, the man’s life, and his family’s lives were irrevocably altered. According to a feature appearing on Yahoo News, the man wants people to learn his story and realize just how dangerous e-scooters can be at times. *

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The capital city of the U.S. and many other major metropolitan areas around the nation are littered with electric or e-scooters. Many people have begun to complain that they are a nuisance and are unsafe to operate. CBS News claims that cities that allow e-scooter companies to operate experience three significant problems with the e-scooter programs running in their respective cities. First, e-scooters can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. E-scooter riders frequently ride e-scooters on sidewalks, thereby endangering pedestrians. Secondly, auto insurance companies will not cover liability claims for personal injuries or property damage while riding an e-scooter. Third, the only safety requirements of e-scooters are those established by an “honor system.” Many people feel that something must be done. *

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The devastated parents of a two-year-old toddler who died tragically in a Tennessee state park has demanded the state pay them $900,000.00 as compensation for the loss of their child. According to News Channel 3, the family was visiting Cummins Falls State Park when a flash flood swept away the baby boy while the family desperately attempted to escape. The legal claim alleges that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation did not perform its duty to close the park because of the possibility of flash floods that fateful day like it had in the preceding couple of days. The state of Tennessee has 90 days under state law to deny or pay the claim. *

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala — Law enforcement and fire officials were busy responding to a crash that closed a highway in Montgomery County. WFSA 12 News reported that a crash located on Troy Highway, also known as U.S. Highway 231, within the vicinity of the junction with U.S. Highway 82. That crash, which involved a vehicle that rolled over, closed the southbound lanes. The Alabama Department of Transportation stated that the accident happened near milepost 105.9. Neither police nor fire provided any details about the crash nor whether there were any injuries. However, the Alabama Department of Transportation reported that the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 231 reopened about 90 minutes after the crash was called in to authorities. *

KENDALL COUNTY, Texas — The Kendall County Sheriff announced that a two-year veteran of his force died in the line of duty while making a routine traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Kendall County. According to a report by Fox San Antonio, the deputy who was killed stepped out of his patrol car to encounter a motorist on Interstate 10 near the 533-mile marker. The accident scene is west of the city of Boerne. The deputy was married and was the father of two small children. The accident that killed the deputy, and injured another law enforcement officer, remains under investigation. *

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL. – According to a news story reported online at news4jax.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed when he was hit by a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 441 in Alachua County, Florida. The details of the accident are still not completely clear, and Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.* 

MIDWAY, GA. – According to a news report posted online by wtoc.com, a tractor accident that occurred on East Oglethorpe Highway in Midway, Georgia, caused injuries to a pedestrian. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident and trying to determine whether the pedestrian intentionally stepped into the path of the tractor.*

CLEARWATER, FL. – According to an online news report posted at wfla.com, a car and a taxicab crashed into a building on U.S. Highway 19 in Clearwater, Florida. The crash was preceded by what was described as a “traffic incident,” though details of that incident were not included in the news report.* 

AUGUSTA, GA. – According to a news story reported online at wjbf.com, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates that injuries related to fireworks see a major increase in July. The CPSC says that close to 300 people present to emergency rooms every day during the month of July because of fireworks injuries.*

NAPLES, FL. – According to an online news report published at naplesnews.com, a single-vehicle wreck that occurred on U.S. Highway 41 in Naples, Florida, tragically killed a woman. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are still investigating the accident and trying to determine how the accident occurred.* 

GEORGIA – According to a news report posted online at patch.com, the Georgia Department of Transportation is halting road construction in the state for the Fourth of July holiday. All lane closures related to construction will be lifted for the holiday traveling period on interstates throughout Georgia.* 

CANTON, GA. – According to a news report posted online at mdjonline.com, a man was tragically killed in an incident at a sports bar in Canton, Georgia. Police are still investigating the circumstances of the incident, which witnesses say included a fight between two patrons at the establishment.*

SALINA, KANSAS – As reported online by salinapost.com, a Florida man was hospitalized for injuries following a rear-end collision on I-70 in Kansas.*

GEORGIA – According to a news story reported online at ttnews.com, senators from Georgia and Delaware have proposed a bill to limit the maximum speed that large trucks can travel in the United States. The bipartisan measure, introduced in late June, proposes a limit of 65 mph for all newer model large trucks and older trucks with compatible software.*

Intersections are common locations of vehicle accidents, as the meeting of two or more roadways creates additional opportunities for collisions. These accidents tend to occur in some of the same ways and because of similar events.* 

Georgia’s forestry industry is a crucial component of the state’s economy. The chances are high that you will encounter a logging truck on your travels throughout Georgia because of Georgia’s thriving forestry industry. Therefore, motorists are just as likely to encounter Georgia logging trucks on interstate highways such as I-95 and I-275, state roads, and back-country roads as well. The increase in the number of logging trucks on the road commensurately increase the chances of becoming a victim of a logging truck accident in Georgia.

Although the July 4^th holiday has become closely associated with celebrations that include fireworks, the month of July sees a huge increase in firework-related injuries.  The Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that an average of 280 people suffers injuries caused by fireworks daily each year throughout the month of July.  While some of these accidents involve careless or ill-advised conduct by the injured individual, many burns and fires that result in serious injuries occur for reasons other than unsafe conduct by the injured party.  When a fireworks injury is caused by the negligence of a neighbor setting off fireworks in their backyard or a municipality or commercial entity conducting a public fireworks display, injured spectators or bystanders can have the legal right to financial compensation.

UNITED STATES – An online article posted at charlotteobserver.com highlights the amount of injuries associated with use of fireworks in the United States and provides tips for staying safe while using fireworks to celebrate the July 4 holiday.* 

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation vowed to ease traffic this Fourth of July holiday weekend by promising not temporary road closures due to construction. The Department of Transportation hopes that opening travel lanes will help revelers arrive at Alabama’s beaches, lakes, and vacation areas safely even though the DOT will not remove construction materials or remove work zone speed limit restrictions according to a report appearing in the Gadsden Times. Alabama traffic authorities are bracing for a busy Independence Day weekend and have advised travelers to expect heavy volume from vacationers. *

ALBANY, GA – According to an online news report with albanyherald.com, Georgia safety officials are urging drivers to remain alert and sober during the July 4^th holiday.*

WARREN, MI – According to an online news report from clickondetroit.com, a woman who was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Warren, Michigan was arrested in Georgia, per the local police.*

HENRY COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at cbs46.com, a team of investigators is working to ascertain what caused a crash that occurred in the early morning that caused the shut-down of all lanes of SB Interstate 75 located past exit 212.  The accident recently occurred in the early morning hours.*

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at gwinnettdailypost.com, a fatal crash left one dead and five others injured earlier this week on Buford Drive close to Russell Road in Lawrenceville, Georgia.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report at law.com, the Georgia Supreme Court reinstated hit-and-run as well as vehicular homicide charges against a defendant. This is due to the fact that the court’s opinion affirmed the lower court’s decision to bar evidence regarding a passenger’s failure to wear a seat belt.*

CHATTANOOGA, TN – According to an online news report at newschannel9.com, a 61-year-old man tragically died and another sustained injuries in an accident that occurred close to Chattanooga’s National Cemetery earlier this week.*

COBB COUNTY, GA – According to an online news report at northwestgeorgianews.com, a man from Austell, Georgia has been accused of road racing that caused the death of two fathers.  The man responsible for the deaths has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of child cruelty.*

SAVANNAH, GA – According to an online report at fox28media.com, Savannah Police Department's Traffic Investigation Unit (TIU) is currently conducting an investigation of a pedestrian accident that recently occurred on Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia.*

MCDOWELL COUNTY, NC – According to an online news report at wlos.com, a fatal accident that occurred along United States Highway 221 southbound in the Glenwood Community of McDowell County is currently being investigated by the North Carolina Highway Patrol.*

Former Manager of the Allman Brothers Indicates that he is Lucky to be Alive after Pickup Truck Rams into a Bar in Macon, Georgia

MACON, GA – According to an online news report at macon.com, a man who was the manager of the Allman Brothers Band indicated that he is “lucky to be alive” after an eighty year old man driving a pickup truck rammed several times into a Macon bar where the manager was playing poker.*

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. – According to an online news story posted at cbs46.com, a vehicle accident that occurred outside of a Kroger store in Lawrenceville, Georgia, tragically killed one person. The news report indicates that bystanders passing by the location stopped and pulled the man from his vehicle, which had caught on fire after the wreck.*

ADDISON, TX. – According to a news story reported online at ainonline.com, a small plane that was bound for Florida crashed in Addison, Texas, tragically killing everyone who was on board the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into the crash to determine how it occurred.*

KENNETH CITY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at wfla.com, a UPS truck crash that occurred on 54th Avenue in Kenneth City, Florida, tragically caused the death of a motorcyclist. The Kenneth City Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol have opened an investigation to determine what led to the collision.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – According to a news story reported online at news4jax.com, a bus and a train collided on McDuff Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida, causing injuries to one person. The bus was owned by Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), and the train was owned by Amtrak.*  

COLLIER COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report published online at nbc-2.com, a truck towing a camper overturned on Interstate 75 in Collier County, Florida. No injuries were reported in the news story, and authorities reportedly issued a citation to the driver of the truck in connection with the incident.*

FLAGLER COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at firstcoastnews.com, two people were tragically killed in a motorcycle accident that happened on State Road A1A in Flagler County, Florida. The two victims have not yet been identified by Florida Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigaton.*

HIALEAH, FL. – According to a news report published online at local10.com, a hit-and-run collision that occurred on East Fifth Avenue in Hialeah, Florida, tragically killed a woman. Local 10 reports that a man was also injured in the collision, and police are still investigating the incident.*

FLORIDA – According to a news report posted online at abcactionnews.com, a new texting-while-driving law has gone into effect in the state of Florida. The law makes texting and driving a primary offense, but some people are dubious that it will result in a meaningful reduction of accidents caused by distracted driving.*

ALABAMA – According to an online news report posted at whnt.com, the Alabama Department of Transportation is suspending lane closures on the state’s roadways for the Independence Day traveling period. The department is also offering some tips for drivers to have a safe holiday.* 

FERDINAND, IN. – According to an online news story reported by duboiscountyherald.com, a Georgia man was involved in a vehicle wreck on Interstate 64 near Ferdinand, Indiana. The man was thankfully uninjured in the incident, which included a blown tire and a subsequent fire off of the interstate.*

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. – According to a news report published online at ajc.com, a fatal two-vehicle accident occurred on Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Police officers reported that one person was tragically killed, and several people were injured in the wreck, which is still under investigation by local authorities.*

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to an online news report posted at wusa9.com, the U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking to ease restrictions applicable to the trucking industry. Federal regulations currently in place restrict the hours driven by truckers in the country and require close monitoring of those hours.*

MACON, GA. – According to a news report published online at wgxa.tv, several people were injured when a man crashed his vehicle into a restaurant in Macon, Georgia. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the crash, which authorities believe was intentional on the part of the vehicle driver.*

GEORGIA – According to a news report posted online at allongeorgia.com, a Georgia senator co-sponsored a bill to restrict the speeds tractor-trailers can drive in the country. The bill is bipartisan and proposes installation of equipment that would prohibit tractor-trailers from traveling above a set speed.* 

WORTH COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story reported at moultrieobserver.com, a serious head-on car crash occurred on Highway 33 in Worth County, Georgia. The news report states that two people were tragically killed in the accident, and two other people sustained injuries, including a pregnant woman.*  

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – According to a news report posted online at wrdw.com, a head-on collision on Pine Log Road in Aiken County, South Carolina, caused multiple injuries. A vehicle fire broke out following the crash, and emergency crews took several people to local hospitals with injuries, according to the report.* 

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – According to a news report posted online at tbreporter.com, a hit-and-run crash tragically killed a pedestrian on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are reportedly searching for the driver involved in the accident and asking for people with information to come forward.*

DALLAS, TX. – According to a news report published online at fltimes.com, 10 people were tragically killed in a plane crash that occurred outside of Dallas, Texas. The cause of the accident is not yet known, and federal officials have opened an investigation to determine what happened.*

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news story posted at mynbc15.com, a vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 98 in Okaloosa County, Florida, caused two fatalities. In addition, the news report states that three people were injured in the accident, including an 8-year-old child.*

OKALOOSA COUNTY, FL. – According to an online news report published at wkrg.com, a vehicle wreck that occurred on Highway 123 in Okaloosa County, Florida, tragically killed a motorcyclist. The cause of the crash has not been determined at this time, but Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.*

BEXAR COUNTY, TX. – According to a news story posted online at mysanantonio.com, a major vehicle accident was reported to have occurred on FM 1560 in Bexar County, Texas. The accident caused the tragic death of one person and serious injuries to a small child, according to the news report.*

CRESTVIEW, FL. – According to a news report published online at nwfdailynews.com, a vehicle collision that took place on State Road 85 in Crestview, Florida, caused injuries to a motorcyclist. Florida Highway Patrol is handling the investigation and reports that the motorcyclist was airlifted away from the scene with serious injuries.*

SHELBY COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online at wvtm13.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed when he was hit by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 280 in Shelby County, Alabama. The circumstances of the accident are not fully reported, but authorities reportedly believe that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.*

MOBILE COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news story posted at fox10tv.com, authorities are investigating back-to-back fatal car accidents that occurred in Mobile County, Alabama. The accidents, which were not related, caused the tragic deaths of two people.* 

LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL. – According to a news story reported online at whnt.com, a fatal train collision occurred on Laugh Miller Road in Limestone County, Alabama. The accident involved a train running into a car, and the driver of the car was tragically killed, according to the news report.* 

PENSACOLA, FL. – According to a news story reported online at pnj.com, a motorcyclist was tragically killed in an accident that happened on U.S. Highway 29 in Pensacola, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are handling the investigation, and it is not clear at this time whether charges will be filed.*

GENESEE COUNTY, AL. – According to an online news report published at democratandchronicle.com, a head-on vehicle crash that happened in Genesee County, Alabama, tragically killed one of the drivers. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating to determine the cause of the accident.* 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – According to an online news report at fox59.com, a family from Indianapolis is suing Tesla due to the fact that a victim died while being burned alive allegedly from defects in the vehicle.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by wbhm.org, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has learned of a new problem associated with the Boeing 737 Max airplane that is already under scrutiny for two crashes that killed hundreds of people.*

HORRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA – As reported in an online news article published by www.wmbfnews.com, a 43-year-old man sustained fatal injuries in a South Carolina motorcycle accident.*

ANDALUSIA, ALABAMA – According to an online article published by www.andalusiastarnews.com, a national study conducted by WalletHub found that Alabama ranks 40^th in the country for having the worst teen drivers, placing the state near the bottom of the pack.*

RANDOLPH, NEW HAMPSHIRE – As reported online by www.nydailynews.com, a 23-year-old man facing seven counts of negligent homicide for slamming into a group of motorcyclists pleads not guilty.*

UNITED STATES – As reported in an online article published by www.fltimes.com, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has discovered a software glitch in the Boeing 737 Max Jet which could force the plane’s nose down automatically, citing a new wave of concerns about the jet.*

APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA – According to an online news article published by www.apalachtimes.com, four people were hospitalized for treatment of injuries following a collision involving two SUVs.*

BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.actionnewsjax.com, police are investigating an accident involving a CSX train and a pedestrian whose injuries were fatal.*

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – According to an online news article published by www.jurist.org, state legislatures, along with the federal government, are working to enact laws that address the issue of liability and motor vehicle accidents that involve automated or “self-driving” vehicles.*

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at weartv.com, a man from Pensacola, Florida has died after he was struck by a vehicle on Palafox Street earlier this week.*

BAHAMAS – According to an online news report at nydailynews.com, four individuals were taken by a military aircraft to southern Florida earlier this week following a crash of a shore excursion bus in the Bahamas, per local officials.*

FRANKLIN COUNTY, FL – According to an online news report at tallahassee.com, the Florida Highway Patrol is currently conducting an investigation of a motorcycle accident that occurred in Franklin County, Florida which caused a motorcyclist to be ejected from his bike and sustain serious injuries.*

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – As reported online by www.wfmynews2.com, a 30-year-old man faces multiple serious criminal charges for causing an accident while driving under the influence that left one woman dead.*

MERRITT ISLAND, FL – According to an online news report at floridatoday.com, a female pedestrian died while attempting to go across a Merritt Island roadway earlier this week.*

ALABAMA – According to an online news report at patch.com, going across a street is more hazardous than twenty five years ago, per a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.  Recently, the association released its annual “Spotlight on Highway Safety” report based upon state data, indicating that approximately 6,000 pedestrians were hit by vehicles for the second year in a row.  In Alabama, there were about fifty-nine pedestrian fatalities between January 2017 and June 2017.  That translates to a rate of 1.21 per 100,000 individuals and the eighth highest rated in the nation.*