Every driver in Acworth has seen them on the roads and highways: cars, trucks and vehicles with improperly secured loads. Sometimes, it is a pair of mattresses “tied” to the roof of a car threatening to fly up from the wind shear. Or a metal recycler in a rusty dented pick-up truck overloaded with junk, …
Distracted Driving Continues to Pose Major Problem
In 2015 alone, close to 3,500 people were killed and 400,000 injured in car accidents involving distracted driving. According to the National Safety Council, every year, the nation experiences 1.6 million accidents reportedly caused by texting and driving–that’s one out of every four. The Council cites texting, calling, and general use of mobile phones as …
Deadly Car Accidents in Acworth
Georgia ranks 4th highest in the nation when it comes to fatal car crashes, according to statistical data. A recent article published by WSAV news noted more than 1,500 people tragically died from traffic-related accidents in Georgia, making the Peach State rank 4th in the nation for the deadliest roadways. By mid-February of 2017, there …
When Multiple Parties Are Involved in Your Acworth Car Accident
While many car accidents involve just two drivers, there are also many Georgia car accidents that involve multiple parties. When this circumstance arises, a plaintiff – or the person seeking monetary compensation for injuries suffered as a result of the collision – may file a lawsuit against multiple parties, known as defendants. It is no …