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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the agency responsible for regulating the trucking industry, reports that well over 300,000 truck crashes each year result in injuries as well as a few thousand fatalities. This includes truck accidents that occur each year across Georgia and Gwinnett County. If you have been in a truck accident, […]

Many homeowners fail to realize just how many potential hazards exist around their homes. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize those hazards and keep you and your family safer. With these tips, you can avoid many of the most common hazards in your home. Tip #1: Install handrails around your stairs and […]

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, unsafe driving behavior caused 70 percent of the fatalities in vehicle crashes in 2018. Of these, 17 percent were pedestrians. This means that in 2018, 1,514 deaths could have been prevented. In many cases, when someone’s driving behavior is unsafe, you could prevent getting into an accident if […]

Driving Over the Speed Limit Causes 26 Percent of all Fatal Accidents Fatal accidents on the roadways occur for a variety of reasons. However, certain driving behaviors more commonly cause accidents than others. Driving at excessive speeds is not only a major contributor to car collisions, but also a leading cause of accident fatalities. However, […]

The aftermath of one car accident may look like another, but the circumstances surrounding them are rarely the same. Fault, insurance policies, and court awards can all vary depending on the specific situation. While no one can guarantee the exact value of a case, an injured party may be able to roughly estimate the amount […]

The term road rash is all too familiar for bikers and cyclists. Road rash is a type of friction burn or skin abrasion that occurs when a person’s body comes into contact with the rough surface of the road. Any accident victim can suffer road rash if they get thrown from their vehicle. However, those […]

Recovering Compensation From Sideswipe Collisions The most common thought after a motor vehicle collision is “I didn’t see it coming.” This short phrase is often used to describe how an accident “comes out of nowhere.” And, it is frequently the first line of defense in deflecting fault. As any law professional will tell you, however, […]

If you have ever been in a car accident, you are well aware that the experience can be traumatic. There’s a lack of control and a fear of the unknown that can leave those involved in a panic. Even days after the accident, you may find it difficult to drive without being reminded of your […]

Commercial trucks are in the business of transporting products and merchandise. The trucking industry provides a vital service, but being involved in an accident with a large truck can be devastating. No amount of compensation can bring back lost loved ones, or negate the pain and loss of a serious injury. Personal injury truck accident […]

In the United States, an unfortunate number of individuals over the age of 60 suffer from elder abuse. Statistics show that at least 10 percent of all elders have experienced some type of abuse. However, this number is thought to be a low estimate because situations involving elder abuse are largely unreported. In addition to […]