Our Georgia Auto Accident Lawyers at Montlick and Associates know that those who are involved in a car accident while traveling the streets and highways of Georgia typically have many questions about their options and remedies. Motor vehicles accidents can cause life-altering injuries or the loss of a loved one, regardless of whether you are a driver, passenger, motorcyclist or pedestrian. Our auto accident attorneys have provided this blog to answer general questions about legal claims arising out of car crashes, to provide a resource to other lawyers, and to promote safe practices that can prevent accidents before they happen. While this blog covers the practical, factual and legal issues regarding a broad range of vehicle accidents, we know that you may have specific questions, so we invite you to contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Georgia Car Accident Attorneys.
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According to an online news report published on breitbart.com, another Tesla burst into flames, causing serious issues for firefighters who were trying to extinguish the vehicle.
According to a news report published on breitbart.com, a new study states that rideshare drivers from Uber and Lyft were involved in nearly 1,100 crashes in Boston last year.
MOULTRIE, GEORGIA - A traffic accident news story published on moultrieobserver.com states that drivers are being warned to watch out for deer on roadways.
According to a new story published on ttnews.com, two Tesla "Autopilot" accidents are being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report states that the accidents involved collisions with motorcycles. Teslas that are semi-automated vehicles may not be stopping for motorcycles, and NHTSA believes that this could be a potential hazard on the highway.
According to an online news report published on jalopnik.com, Subaru was urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration not to recall its defective Impreza headlights.
A news report published on latimes.com states that California air quality officials are set to vote on a new rule that would ban the sale of gasoline-powered automobiles by 2035.
Affected Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicle owners are urged to park their vehicles outside due to spontaneous combustion issues. The vehicles should be parked outside until they have been repaired.
According to a news report published on reuters.com, federal auto safety regulators asked Tesla Inc. to answer specific questions concerning its in-car camera that monitors driver awareness. The request for information comes after the federal government launched its probe concerning 830,000 Tesla vehicles that use Tesla's advanced driver assistance system- Autopilot. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is evaluating Autopilot's performance after the agency identified a dozen incidents where Tesla vehicles crashed into stopped emergency vehicles.
According to a news report published on autoblog.com, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal addressed the danger of children being hit by sport utility vehicles.
A news report published on jalopnik.com states that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe into Ford and Lincoln brake hose ruptures.
According to an online news report published on www.bloomberg.com, some Tesla owners are tweeting videos showing their Teslas automatically stopping near their children.
According to a news report published by brandspurng.com, approximately 1.3 million people tragically die annually around the world as a result of traffic accidents. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over half of all fatal road traffic accidents involve cyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. Moreover, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death in children and adults aged 5-29 years.
According to an online accident news story published on nypost.com, a jury has awarded a family 1.7 billion dollars in compensatory damages in a rollover crash wrongful death lawsuit against Ford Motor Company. The Georgia jury awarded the largest monetary verdict in state history in the wrongful death lawsuit arising from a 2014 rollover accident that tragically killed a Georgia couple.
According to a report published on nhtsa.gov, the United States Department of Transportation, in response to the traffic fatalities crisis, revealed its new National Roadway Safety Strategy. The National Roadway Safety Strategy will receive resources from President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law.
According to a news report published on roadandtrack.com, Ralph Nader is calling on the National Highway Transportation Safety Adminstration to recall Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance feature. Nadar, the famous consumer advocate, states that Tesla should not have been permitted to put the self-driving technology in its motor vehicles.
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey - According to a new study, legalizing marijuana in the United States has led to a surge in motor vehicle accidents. The researchers reported that the number of fatal crashes increased by four percent in five states that legalized the recreational use of marijuana.
FLORIDA - A news report published on ocala.com states that motorists traveling through the intersection of Pine Avenue and Silver Springs Boulevard were given a reminder to "Always Stop On Red."
According to new crash data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and CNBC.com, more people were tragically killed on U.S. roadways in 2021 than in any year since 2005.
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