Savannah Car Accident Lawyers

After winter is over, Georgia roads and highways can be left with potholes. Some get repaired and some simply languish, seemingly waiting to damage our cars. However, an unlikely beacon of hope has arrived to fix some of our crumbling roads—Domino’s. The pizza chain recently announced the launch of its “Paving for Pizza” campaign, in…

As a passenger who is injured in a vehicle wreck, you probably understand that the responsibility resting upon the driver does not belong to you. As a passenger in a situation in which a friend or family member is at-fault for the crash, you may be inclined to avoid filing a claim against the person…

Less than two months after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber in Tempe, Arizona, more bad news about autonomous vehicles comes out of the Grand Canyon state. A self-driving Waymo minivan was involved in a collision when it collided with another vehicle in Chandler, Arizona on May 4, 2018. The safety…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has removed Tesla Inc. from its role in the investigation of a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles, claiming the automaker violated an agreement not to disclose information while the probe was still ongoing. The decision was relayed to Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on April 11. However,…

Georgia drivers are well aware of the risks associated with drunk driving, but not all may understand that “drugged” driving is equally as dangerous. Driving under the influence of drugs is against the law in every state in the U.S. As a consequence of the opioid epidemic and the increasingly permissive state laws regarding marijuana…

Around 10:00 pm on March 19th, a self-driving Uber vehicle in Tempe, Arizona struck and killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg as she crossed the street. This is believed to be the first fatal car crash involving a fully autonomous vehicle. The National Transportation Safety Board as well as the Tempe Police Department are currently investigating the…

Harsh winter weather can easily precipitate mishaps on the road. Winter storms and frigid temperatures, often combined, can damage your vehicle in ways that are sometimes unpredictable. It’s important to know what your insurance will cover when disaster strikes. Some of the ways you may incur damage to your vehicle in the cold winter months…

Car crashes that involve only two vehicles are often easier to evaluate in terms of determining who was at fault. However, when three or more vehicles are involved in a traffic accident, assessing liability can become a much more complex exercise. In addition, multi-car wrecks often involve a significant amount of damage spread out among…

Although weather in the south is typically moderate, ice and snow do happen. And when it happens out of the blue, it seems chaos takes over on the highways. Many drivers are caught unprepared for winter storms. The weather is getting colder, so it is a good time to talk about winter and driving. The…

More than 1,000 Georgians die in auto accidents every year. In an effort to reduce these fatalities, the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, and the University of Michigan are teaming up on a five-year project. Working with a $4 million grant from the National Highway of Traffic Safety…

A tractor-trailer failed to stop at a red light on Queen City Parkway in Gainesville, GA and caused an 11-car chain reaction crash, sending nine people to the hospital with injuries. The highway was closed for hours after the accident, which occurred while the area was under a dense fog advisory. As of now we…

Head-on car accidents remain some of the deadliest types of auto collisions. While advances in auto safety have reduced both the occurrence and death rate of head-on collisions, true progress will most likely come via preventative measures enacted on a local, state, and even federal level. What can Georgia do now to reduce the number…