In a recent pedestrian accident in Cleveland, Georgia, a woman was serious injured as she tried to cross the road on south main street. The woman, who has yet to be identified, was struck by an oncoming vehicle that apparently did not see her until it was too late. Witnesses of the accident said the
A tractor trailer that reportedly caused a three car auto accident caused major delays to traffic and left one overturned vehicle demolished. Witnesses say the tractor trailer, which was not stuck in the accident, was the cause of the accident but left the scene of the accident despite the driver’s
Everyone who has ever driven on a public highway or interstate has seen tractor-trailers (aka semis or 18-wheelers) and knows how dangerous they can be if not operated properly. A recent trucking accident on I-75 involving a tractor-trailer is just the latest example. In this rather bizarre accident
In a deadly accident last week involving a vehicle and a train, one woman died after her vehicle became stuck on the tracks of the train. The train accident, which occurred in Taylors, South Carolina, involved a 73-year-old woman, Betty Van Sisk, who could not get across the tracks before the crossi
Have you ever given a deposition? If you have ever been involved in a lawsuit you undoubtedly have, but surprisingly enough many have no idea what a deposition entails. In its essence, a deposition a question and answer session where the opposing attorney asks all types of questions ranging from whe
In a recent posting by a fellow InjuryBoard.com partner, Ed Smith, of the Law Officers of Edward A. Smith, the topic of drinking and driving is discussed in terms of what happens after some is injured due to the negligence of a drunk or impaired driver. In many instances the end result of such a rec
Now that the Georgia General Assembly has reconvened to tackle this year’s important tasks and to address the State’s needed changes, one topic that is expected to come up soon concerns the use of cell phones by teens while driving. According to the gwinnettdailypost.com:A bill prefiled in the House
Yet another fatal accident has occurred in Liberty County after a Midway resident loses his life in an auto accident on Highway 84. Just before the Christmas holidays, John McGrath, now deceased, was heading east on 84 in his suv when another driver, Shania Simmons, 17, turned in front of his vehicl
Are those who are deemed mentally ill or in need of psychiatric care seen as inferior or less important by society standards? If you live in the State of Georgia and base your opinion on the actions of those in charge of caring for these individuals, you just might be inclined to believe some do fee
In a second alcohol related accident in the Columbus, Georgia area, a pedestrian was struck and killed by another driver as he was trying to cross the road. Jack L. Whitten, 54, of Columbus, was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling on Veterans Parkway near 14th Street according to the authoritie
The Christmas holiday period in Georgia was more dangerous and deadly than previously expected on the State’s roads and highways according to the Georgia State Patrol. Each year based on detailed research and analysis, the Georgia State Patrol puts out statistics of how many auto accidents and death
Driver in auto accident flees the scene to avoid liability for his actions in Gainesville, Georgia according to police. According to Sgt. Shawn Welsh, the driver of the other vehicle struck in the auto accident was ejected from his vehicle and is currently recovering from his serious yet stable inju
