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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UNITED STATES – September 13, 2018 (wsj.com) Carmaker General Motors is recalling more than 1 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States for a steering defect, according to an online article from wsj.com.*
UNITED STATES – September 12, 2018 (mlive.com) General Motors Co is recalling more than 240,000 vehicles in North America because of issues with the vehicles’ brakes. The story is online at mlive.com.
ATLANTA, GA. – September 9, 2018 (savannahnow.com) The Georgia Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments September 10 in a 2010 car accident case involving two trees in the City of Savannah. The story is reported online by savannahnow.com.*
GEORGIA – September 5, 2018 (entrepreneur.com) An online article from entrepreneur.com discusses the launch of a startup company that will offer short-term disability insurance to freelance workers in the state of Georgia.*
ATLANTA, GA. – August 29, 2018 (atlanta.curbed.com) An online article at atlanta.curbed.com examines the new Hands-Free Law in Georgia and whether it is tough enough to actually deter cell phone use by drivers.*
LAGRANGE, GA. – August 29, 2018 (langrangenews.com) According to an online news report from langrangenews.com, the City Council of LaGrange, Georgia, voted August 28 to prohibit roadway solicitation within the city.*
GEORGIA – August 29, 2018 (wtxl.com) With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, Georgia State Patrol is encouraging people traveling in the state to drive safely. The story is online at wtxl.com.*
SAVANNAH, GA- According to govtech.com, police officers in Georgia are looking at incorporating drone technology into their crime fighting and community protection efforts. The Savannah officers looking to convince the city that officers could make use of drones pointed to car accidents, missing children and active shooters as scenarios where a drone could aid law enforcement efforts.
TALLAHASSEE, FL. – August 9, 2018 (wctv.com) An online article from wctv.com examines the debate behind posting photos and videos of vehicle accidents to social media.*
GEORGIA – August 11, 2018 (fool.com) Walmart is partnering with autonomous vehicle company Waymo for grocery pickup services, according to an online news report from fool.com.
GERMANY – August 7, 2018 (phys.org) According to an online news report from phys.org, German luxury automaker BMW is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in Europe after reports of engine fires.*
ATLANTA, GA. – August 8, 2018 (wjcl.com) As the new school year approaches in Atlanta, Georgia, thousands of school buses are set to undergo rigorous testing. The story is online at wjcl.com.*
July 26, 2018 (naplesherald.com) As reported online by naplesherald.com, car insurance companies are trying to gain new clients by tapping into Americans’ love for new technology.
PITTSBURGH, PA. – July 25, 2018 (kjzz.com) According to an online news story from kjzz.com, Uber has now restarted its self-driving vehicle testing program. The company suspended the program almost five months ago after a fatal pedestrian crash in Arzona.
August 6, 2018 (freightwaves.com) An online article from freightwaves.com discusses some of the recent strides made by the self-driving car industry, concluding that the vehicles might be all around us sooner than we expected.*
July 25, 2018 (prnewswire.com) According to an online news report on prnewswire.com, the month of August is the most dangerous time for driving in the United States.
UTAH – (good4utah.com) According to an online article at good4utah.com, July is the deadliest month of the year. The article examines some of the reasons why more accidents and fatalities occur in the month of July.
Georgia-based personal injury and products liability lawyers Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law, seek to warn people who own or drive certain Fiat Chrysler models that a defect in the cruise control could force you to lose controlwhile driving. A sudden loss of control can force the driver off of the road, into an obstacle, or into another car or pedestrian. According to Fiat Chrysler, the company recalled 4.8 million vehicles so that corrective measures could be taken immediately.
Our attorneys discuss the reasons why teenagers are more prone to vehicle accidents — especially during the summer — and how to talk to your teenagers about driving safety, based on current reports.
Hyundai announced recently that over half a million of its best selling Sonatas from model years 2011-2013 must be recalled due to a life-threatening seatbelt and airbag malfunction. Hyundai attributes the airbag and seatbelt malfunction to an electrical issue. The electrical short circuit will cause seatbelt “pretensioners” and airbags to become disabled in the event of a crash. To date, Hyundai is aware of four wrecks in which the electrical issue arose resulted in two deaths and four injuries. Additionally, a severe car wreck is under investigation in Canada which caused the death of one person. Also, two other crashes involving Kia Fortes vehicles killed one and injured another all because of the electrical problem. Kia has not issued a recall to date.
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