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Get answers. Get help.Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash Involving School Bus
A school bus carrying children from a Birmingham daycare was rear-ended on I-20 Friday afternoon, resulting in injuries. According to the Douglas County Sheriff Department, the accident occurred just before the Lee Road exit, when the bus driver slowed for traffic....
Study Shows Metro Atlanta Roads are the Most Dangerous in Georgia
A recent study from MoneyGeek has revealed that the five most dangerous roads in Georgia are all located in the Atlanta metro region. What's worse: the danger isn't the roads themselves, but the driving behaviors of roadway users. The study mapped all fatal traffic...
Critical Injuries in Marietta Hit-and-Run
A 30-year-old man and a six-year-old child were critically injured on Friday night in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident. The accident occurred around 9 pm on Chert Road between Roswell Road and Gresham Road. The two were reportedly walking along the roadway when they...
How Does Drive Fatigue Contribute to Truck Accidents?
Every day, truck drivers across the country can put in more than 700 miles during their shifts, even if they adhere to federal mandates for the number of hours they can legally spend on the road. Those truck drivers can spend as many as 11 hours out of a 14-hour shift...
How Long Does It Take to Get Paid After a Georgia Car Accident?
Following a Georgia car accident, many accident victims have two key questions: how much compensation can they expect, and how long does it take to get a settlement check in hand? Compensation can be critical after your Georgia car accident. You have bills to pay,...
20 Fatalities Reported on Georgia During Long Holiday Weekend
With July 4th falling on a Monday this year, the holiday weekend was 78 hours long, rather than 54 hours in 2021. During this year's holiday weekend, there were 20 fatalities from accidents on Georgia's roadways, according to the Georgia Department of Safety. At least...