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An article online at freightwaves.com discusses the timeline by which manufacturer Daimler expects to have almost fully automated trucks on the road. What do the various levels of automobilesation mean?

GEORGIA – An article online at nationalpost.com discusses the car horn and how drivers all over the world are using it in excess and for the wrong reasons.* 

COWETA COUNTY, GA. – As reported online by times-herald.com, Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol in Coweta County, Georgia, say no fatal vehicle accidents occurred in the county during the month of December in 2018. While Troopers responded to more than 100 crashes within the county, none of those crashes was deadly.*

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, the parents of a Florida teenager who was killed in May 2018 in a Tesla crash have filed a lawsuit against the carmaker.* 

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – According to a new report online at wsbtv.com, law enforcement officers in Georgia are finding the state’s Hands-Free effective at reducing distracted driving. The law went into effect last summer and bans all handheld use of electronic devices while driving.*

Car accident cases in Georgia can vary widely, but all injured people are deserving of compensation. A knowledgeable car accident attorney in Georgia can help you understand the steps involved in making a car accident claim in the state. 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has published preliminary data regarding the number of vehicle accidents that occurred during the New Year’s holiday. Each year, New Year’s celebrations tend to bring high numbers of traffic crashes and fatal accidents around the country and in the state of Georgia. 

Car accidents are stressful events, particularly when the accident has caused property damage or personal injury. And a car accident can quickly turn significantly more stressful if one of the drivers leaves the scene. These types of accidents are called “hit-and-run” collisions.

GEORGIA- The augustachronicle.com writes that the end of the year holidays led to nearly 60 people being killed on South Carolina and Georgia roadways in 2018. In total, 59 people died in car crashes over the Christmas and New Year holidays.*

GEORGIA – According to an online news report from ajc.com, the number of child deaths from being left in hot cars is on the rise in the United States. Recent data indicate Georgia is among the top five states for the highest number of hot car deaths.* 

THOMAS COUNTY, GA. – According to an online news story from walb.com, Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol in Thomas County, Georgia, have a message for drivers: Practice more patience. After responding to two fatal accidents and numerous others caused by drivers in a hurry, Troopers want people to take things easier on the roads.*

A recent article on the Forbes website highlights the risks associated with social media accounts when someone is party to a lawsuit. Claimants need to be aware of how their online presence can affect their potential case outcomes. 

Autonomous vehicle technology is quickly gaining steam in Georgia and across the United States, but many issues surrounding the vehicles remain unsettled. One such issue pertains to liability in the event of an accident. 

ALABAMA – According to an online news report from wtvm.com, a recent study found that Alabama was in the top five states in the U.S. with the highest number drunk driving deaths.* 

TAMPA, Florida— The still-grieving parents of a 9-year-old boy killed by a distracted driver are pushing Florida lawmakers to pass a bill similar to Georgia's new hands-free law with the hope that distracted drivers will not needlessly take any more lives. WUSF News reports that the bill is heading to the full legislative body in Florida for debate. The proposed law purports to ban touching a cell phonewhile driving and makes using a cell phone while driving a primary instead of a secondary offense.Proponents of the legislation believe passing the law will save lives.*

MARIETTA, GA. — The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety announced that it has joined with Team Georgia to remind people to drive sober or enlist a designated driver, every day, and especially during the holiday season, the Marietta Daily Journal reported. The program encourages local drinking establishments and restaurants to provide complimentarynon-alcoholic drinks to designated drivers as well as promoting ride share programs like AAA Tow to Go and Checker Cab.

GEORGIA – According to an online news report from wsbtv.com, the number of vehicle accident fatalities that occurred in Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period has been upped to 26.* 

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – As reported online by patch.com, two intersection projects are making progress in the city of Sandy Springs, Georgia. The projects are designed to reduce traffic congestion at the intersections and avoid potential vehicle crashes.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from motorauthority.com, automaker BMW is projecting it will have a fully autonomous vehicle ready for production in 2021.*

PHOENIX, AZ – Waymo, the self-driving vehicle company owned by Google’s parent company, is launching an autonomous vehicle taxi service in Arizona, according to an online news report from foxnews.com.*