Atlanta Auto Accident Lawyers

USA- Zobuz.com writes that more than 33,700 people are killed in vehicle collisions each year nationally. The report points out that this number or fatalities by motor vehicles rarely gets the same media attention as violent crimes and deadly diseases do. The death toll from car crashes shows that the roads are far from safe.

COLUMBUS, GA- Officials in Georgia note that Columbus has earned a reputation as being a dangerous place to walk. Law enforcement states that the need to use caution goes both ways and that drivers and pedestrians in the state both must use extra care when on the road.*

ATLANTA, GA- Wsbtv.com writes that used cars are making their way back onto the road in Georgia despite some serious defects. The issues are creating safety problems for the drivers of these cars, and everyone on the road with them. In one example, investigators point to a car that went through seven owners in a five-year period. The car also traveled over state lines and made its way into five different states.* 

COLUMBUS, GA- Wrbl.com writes that drivers should always protect their children when riding in a car. The most important step is to ensure that children are using age-appropriate car seats or boosters.*

FL- Daylight Savings Time is under criticism in many parts of the country. The policy helped during the 1970s when the United States was in the midst of an energy crisis, but now people are beginning to wonder whether it is worthwhile.*

GROVETOWN, GA. – The city of Grovetown, Georgia, was listed No. 17 in a list ranking the top places for speeding in the United States with 16.9 percent reporting speeding infractions in Grovetown. The rankings were created by a company called Insurify, which looked at data entered by people seeking insurance quotes.*

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The results of a new study recently released prove that Columbia, South Carolina is one of the most accident-prone municipalities in the U.S. In fact three South Carolina cities: Columbia, Charlotte, and Greenville appear in the top ten according to WISTV.COM. Assuming the data is statistically valid, the study conclusively shows that South Carolina is one of the most hazardous states in which to drive in the country.

If you were involved in a car accident in Georgia, you will want to obtain a copy of your accident report. This is the official report about the accident, as documented by law enforcement officers who responded to the scene. Below is some information about how to receive a copy of this report.

BULLOCH COUNTY, GA- An intersection in Bulloch County has become a cause for concern for the locals who frequently drive in the area. The intersection, which is located at State Route 67 and Brooklet-Denmark Road, has recently been handling more traffic, and many feel that it is not designed to accommodate the number of vehicles passing through. State Route 67 also widened, adding to the problem.*

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL- In the early stages of the pandemic, many car insurance companies offered their insureds discounts and refunds. It now appears that some car insurance companies want to raise their rates.

GEORGIA - Labor Day weekend crashes killed nineteen people in Georgia this year. State police reported that over the 78 hour period, police were called to the scene of 331 collisions. Eleven of those wrecks resulted in fatalities, and the Georgia State Patrol reported thirteen fatalities from those crashes. Another 176 people suffered injuries in wrecks. 

GEORGIA- Onlineathens.com writes that Georgia experienced a tragic increase in car crash fatalities over the Labor Day weekend. There were 32 deaths combined in the two states, with nineteen of those taking place in Georgia, and thirteen in South Carolina. The numbers come from the period from six in the evening on Friday through Monday night.*

GEORGIA- Georgia experienced a tragic increase in car crash fatalities over the Labor Day weekend, according to ONLINEATHENS.COM. There were 32 deaths combined in two states, Georgia and South Carolina, with nineteen fatalities taking place in Georgia, and thirteen in South Carolina. The numbers come from the period from six in the evening on Friday through Monday night.*

USA- Automated trucks are already in the road-testing phase. These driverless vehicles have many benefits when it comes to safety. Computers do not get distracted, fall asleep at the wheel, or drive drunk.* 

BULLOCH COUNTY, GA- Locals are fighting to have a four-way traffic light installed at Highway 67 and Brooklet-Denmark Road in Bulloch County. Drivers in the area fear that the intersection, which has been the location of more than one fatal crash, is going to continue to put locals at risk until serious changes are completed.*

FLORIDA- A campaign aimed at getting drivers to stay sober or get pulled over is working to ensure that drivers do not get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. The national campaign involves high-visibility enforcement of drunk driving laws, and officers will have zero tolerance for motorists who are under the influence.*

USA- Americans use cars for the vast majority of their transportation needs. In fact, 87 percent of trips in the United States happen in personal automobiles. The COVID-19 pandemic is making a case for owning a car for many people who used crowded public transportation prior to the pandemic. 

GAINESVILLE, FL- Officials are moving to improve the intersection of Newberry Road and Northwest 98th Street in Gainesville in an effort to improve safety in the area. Several incidents occurred at the crossroads, and many feel that the intersection itself is creating dangers for those who drive the local roads.* 

NASHVILLE, TN- AAA is reminding motorists that traffic patterns will change with the launch of the 2020 school year. 

ATLANTA- Fox5atlanta.com writes that police officers in Atlanta are no longer planning to stay away from the scene of minor collisions. The local police issued a statement in July informing the public that they would not be responding to car crashes unless an injury occurred as a part of the incident. Instead of calling the police, those involved in such accidents were instructed to use a form online to make a record of the crash.*