Atlanta Auto Accident Lawyers

ARIZONA - Arizona has lifted the "no fine" grace period with regards to the state's 2019 Distracted Driving Law.  The state's distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to hold or use a cellphone, write text messages, read text messages, watch videos, record videos, or broadcast video while operating a motor vehicle.  Arizona was one of the last U.S. states to enact a distracted driving law.  After the law was passed in 2019, law enforcement officers were permitted to issue warnings without fines.  However, law enforcement officers are now allowed to write citations for distracted driving. 

LEHIGH ACRES, FL - According to an online news report, a man from Lehigh Acres, Florida, is pleading with local officials to add a stop light at a deadly Lehigh Acres intersection.  

ATLANTA, GA - According to a news report from AJC.COM, 2020 was one of the most violent years in decades, and the Atlanta Police Department has decided to reinstate its former policy on police chases, which was suspended a year ago.*

BRISTOL, TN - According to a motorcycle accident report posted on wjhl.com, two children were injured, and one motorcyclist was tragically killed in an accident on Highway 394 in Bristol, Tennessee.*

The mother of a stray gunfire accident on I-95 is pleading for state and local officials to take action regarding traffic camera evidence.*  Last year, her daughter was tragically killed by a stray bullet, and she feels the criminals responsible could have been caught had government agencies worked together to preserve traffic camera footage.  

Wrong-way driving, also known as counterflow driving, occurs when a driver is operating his or her motor vehicle against the direction of traffic.*  Wrong-way driving happens in parking garages, parking lots, and single lane and multiple lane roadways.  

Traffic accident data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has accident experts suggesting that excessive speeding increased the number of accident-related deaths in 2020. Starting in March of 2020, the coronavirus lockdowns shut down businesses and schools, leaving most roadways and highways virtually deserted for several months. However, the traffic accident mortality rate soared, although some states reported traffic volume decreased by up to 50%.  

According to a motor vehicle accident report posted on AJC.com, the number of fatal highway accidents in 2020 exceeded 2019's numbers... in July of 2020.  Although there have been fewer motor vehicles on the road during the first few months of 2020, many more people tragically lost their lives on state highways in 2020. 

According to a news article in heavy.com, please avoid drinking and driving on New Year's Eve 2020 and New Year's Day 2021. To help keep people safe this year, several companies are giving away free rides during the New Year celebration. Some rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber are offering special coupon codes for their rideshare services.

CHARLESTON, SC- People around the world are getting ready to celebrate the New Year, and AAA wants them to do so without putting themselves and others at risk on the road, according to ABCNEWS4.COM.  A spokesperson for the organization warned Carolinians to avoid kicking off 2020 with a tragedy.*

State Representative Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, Florida, has introduced new proposed legislation making it against Florida's law for a driver to touch a cellphone while driving.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is teaming up with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety and state and local law enforcement agencies to reinforce the message that accidents caused by drunk drivers are 100% avoidable. The team is honoring victims of drunk drivers to raise awareness of their message. 

FLORIDA - According to an online news report published on CBSMiami.com, a new report published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that more and more automakers are beginning to realize that quality headlights save lives. The study reports that although safety and design features help save lives during motor vehicle collisions, visibility at night is essential in preventing collisions. 

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), several auto manufactures stepped up the quality of their 2021 headlight offerings. The IIHS is a nonprofit scientific organization committed to decreasing accident-related injuries, deaths, and property damage.  Each year, the IIHS conducts tests and surveys to determine which automobiles offer the best overall safety.  

According to an online news report published on fox5atlanta.com, Honda announced that the company initiated a recall of 1.4 million motor vehicles due to several mechanical and electrical defects, including a software recall, two driveshaft recalls, and a window switch recall.*

According to an online news report published on foxnews.com, three children were tragically killed, and four other children were hospitalized after a trash truck collided with their horse and buggy.*

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the agency is launching a preliminary investigation of potential safety concerns with Tesla Model S and Model X cars.  

According to a news report published on CARSCOOPS.COM, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted crash tests on two 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan compact sport utility vehicles three years ago.  The test evaluated the overall crashworthiness of the compact sport utility vehicle.  NHTSA also tested the vehicle's standard safety equipment, including airbags, seat belts, anti-lock braking systems, and other accident safety equipment.  One test resulted in the driver's side seatbelt rupturing.

The pandemic has caused more and more drivers to engage in risky driving behavior.  About one-third of all traffic fatalities are speed-related deaths.  Drunk driving arrests and instances of passengers not wearing seatbelts have significantly increased. 

According to an online new report, the number of fatal car accidents in 2020 has been steadily rising. The number of fatal accidents in 2020 is surprising, considering that traffic volume has been significantly lower due to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) may have provided the answer as to why there are more fatal crashes with fewer motor vehicles on the roadways. According to CarAndDriver.com, the number of drivers engaging in speeding and other forms of reckless driving is up, and this could be leading to more fatal collisions.