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Georgia considers new ways to reduce truck accidents
Recently, a truck accident in Atlanta led to a trailer being set ablaze on I285 that blocked all lanes of traffic for hours on a Friday. These and other mishaps like it have compelled the Georgia Department of Transportation to find new ways to reduce the number of...
What damages can you seek after a Georgia car accident?
Car accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence on the streets and highways throughout Georgia, which often result in serious injuries or death for those involved. If you have suffered injuries due to a motor vehicle collision, you may consider seeking...
Cognitive distraction and hands-free cell phone use
In Georgia and in many other states across the nation, it is illegal for drivers to use hand-held cell phones. The dangers of doing so have been widely researched, and many studies show how distracted driving can lead to deadly car accidents. For many drivers, this...
How long do I have to file a wrongful death suit in Georgia?
When your loved one dies in Georgia because of another person’s or a company’s neglect, you may want to file a wrongful death suit. Unfortunately, you do not have forever to file the suit. Georgia has specific statute of limitations for personal injury cases including...
Wrongful death: What do you need to know before you file?
If you lost a loved one due to the negligence or transgression of another, including murder, you may be able to sue the responsible party for "wrongful death." Though the wrongful death statutes vary from state to state, Georgia, like most jurisdictions, has an...
Distracted truckers pose a continuing hazard
At Cathey & Strain in Georgia, we represent numerous clients who have been injured in a crash with a truck. Consequently, we know all too well how dangerous it can be for you and your passengers when a huge truck more than twice the size and weight of your vehicle...
3 reasons cellphone use causes car accidents
Distracted driving is an epidemic that takes lives on Georgia roadways every year. The biggest factor causing a surge in distracted driving rates is cellphone use. People think that reading a quick text message or making phone calls while driving is okay and will not...
Giving up hobbies over auto accident injuries
When people think about some of the different challenges that car crash victims face, they often picture painful injuries, financial issues and mental trauma. All of these hardships can make a car crash victim’s life very difficult, but there are other ways in which...
