Who is Liable in a Multi-Car Accident?
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When more than two vehicles rear-end each other in a single collision, this is referred to as a chain reaction…
Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics: Fulton County
Fulton County, located in north central Georgia, is the highest populated county with a population of 1,041,423. Atlanta, the state’s capital and Georgia’s most populous city with a population of about 486,290, is the 9th largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States. About 90% of Atlanta is housed within Fulton County, with the other...
Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
Auto accidents are unfortunate and can occur at anytime and any location. A 2015 report found that there were 254.6 million vehicles registered in the United States and that 2.18 million individuals were injured in car crashes. The report also found that the most vehicle fatalities occur in these five U.S. states: California, Florida, North...
National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 21st – 27th is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15 to 18 years old) in the United States – ahead of all other types of injury, disease, or violence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), teen drivers, compared to all...
20 Killed in a Limo Crash in New York, Company Operator Arrested
A limousine crash outside of Albany, New York, has killed 20 people. The crash killed all 18 inside of the limousine, including the driver. Two pedestrians were also killed. It is the deadliest transportation accident since 2009. The 2001 Ford Excursion Limousine speed through a stop sign, and hit an unoccupied car. Those in the...
National Child Passenger Safety Week & Seat Check Saturday
This week (September 23-29) is National Child Passenger Safety Week, which aims to raise awareness of the proper ways to keep children safe in vehicles. Authorities are planning to hold ‘Seat Check Saturday’ on September 29th to assess whether parents are taking the right precautionary measures to keep their children protected in the event of...
Ignored Vehicle Recalls Cause Accidents
Some owners of recalled cars are unaware of the recall announcement or ignore it and do not get their vehicles repaired. Hundreds of thousands of such cars are being driven every day and often are the cause of accidents. In fact, about one-third of vehicles that are recalled do not get repaired. Therefore, it is...
BMW Issues Recall for Fire Hazard
BMW of North America has issued two recalls covering nearly 1 million vehicles. The recalls are for two separate issues involving fire risks, even when the car is not in use. Model years range from 2006-2011, and include 3-Series, 5-Series, 128i, X3 and X5 vehicles. These cars have been known to have overheating issues, resulting...
Parking Lot Accidents
When we think of car accidents we often think of highways and busy intersections, but a parking lot accident can be just as serious as others. Although rear-end collisions are the most common type of accident, parking lot accidents come in at a close second. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, about 14...
Motorcycle Deer Accidents: The Worst States and How to Handle a Crash
A growing number of drivers are opting to commute from behind a set of handlebars. Many people prefer traveling on motorcycles because they use less gasoline than other modes of transportation. They also allow for more flexibility in traffic. Despite the pros regarding motorcycle ownership, there are also significant cons. One of the biggest concerns...