Category Archives: Auto Accidents
New Reports Indicate Tesla’s Autopilot Is Far Deadlier Than Expected
New reports indicate that Tesla’s driver-assistance system, the “Autopilot,” has been involved in far more car accidents than previously reported. Specifically, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of crashes involving Tesla in Autopilot have surged within the last four years, with more than 700 reported crashes occurring in that time… Read More »
More Than 40,000 Americans Are Killed In Car Accidents Every Year
Traffic fatalities tend to increase over the summer, with July 4th being one of the deadliest days for accidents on the road. The U.S. has the most traffic deaths per capita of any country; and while road deaths worldwide decreased during 2020 due to COVID-19, traffic deaths spiked to a 16-year high in the… Read More »
New Program Hopes To Reduce High Rate Of Auto Accidents Amongst Drivers With ADHD
Many do not realize that young drivers are not only involved in the highest rate of auto accidents on our roads, but teen drivers with ADHD, specifically, have a much higher rate of accidents: While teens are four times as likely to be involved in crashes, teens with ADHD are twice as likely as… Read More »
Auto Accident Claims: Personal Injury vs. Car Crash Damage
Car crashes vary in severity depending on many factors, including the angle of impact, the size of the vehicles involved and the speeds they were traveling. Some crashes might mangle cars but leave the driver injury free. Other accidents lead to only minor car body damage but cause serious harm to the people inside…. Read More »
Dash Cam Footage in a Collision
After a crash, responding officers investigate what occurred—speaking to both drivers, talking to witnesses, assessing damage and noting conditions that may have led to the accident. In this situation, it can feel frustrating when the other driver is dishonest, or when the officer misreads what occurred, placing the blame on you. Sometimes, even when… Read More »
Who is liable after a trucking accident involving a faulty trailer part?
Truck accident investigations are some of the most complex cases personal injury attorneys face. The stakes are incredibly high: The heavy weight of tractor-trailers leads to crashes that often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. With high medical expenses, potential lifetime care, and pain and suffering, insurance companies always put up a fight. In… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Rideshare Services
When rideshares first appeared on the scene, they seemed almost too good to be true, with low prices and on-demand service. Over the years, more people have adopted ridesharing as a way to get around town or avoid sky-high airport parking prices. According to a Pew Research Center study, 36 percent of U.S. adults… Read More »
Who Is at Fault in a Sideswipe Accident?
With many collision types, determining fault is fairly straightforward. The rear driver in rear-end crashes is almost always accountable for the wreck. The car that ran the red light in an angle crash may be caught on camera. But sideswipes are more challenging. While typically the driver of the car that left its lane… Read More »
I Was Injured in a Road Construction Crash
Anyone who spends a fair amount of time on Georgia’s roads knows that construction happens year-round—and seemingly just about everywhere. It’s also probably no surprise to drivers who’ve had to suddenly merge into a different lane or slow for an unexpected flagger that work zones are incredibly dangerous. And not just for the construction… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
With trucks weighing 20 to 30 times as much as cars, it’s no surprise that when they’re involved in crashes, the results can be serious. According to the National Safety Council, large trucks account for 9 percent of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes, even though they make up only 4 percent of registered… Read More »