Georgia Car Accident Statistics The city of Atlanta alone has six major interstates, thousands of small city streets, and has hundreds of people everyday just visiting for travel purposes. With such heavy traffic, there are sure to be dozens of accidents per day in Georgia. The statistics prove how dangerous the streets of Atlanta and surrounding areas are. Even those most prone to follow traffic laws will ... Read More
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Is it Illegal to Ride in the Back of a Pickup Truck?
One scene of carefree, summertime fun we’ve all seen either on the big screen or in real life is an open pickup truck bed full of passengers enjoying the open air. But is it legal to ride in the back of a truck like this in Georgia? Read also: Avoid Tractor-Trailer Injuries Like most laws, the answer to that question is nuanced. Georgia state code 40-8-79 makes two things clear: If you’re driving a truck with ... Read More
Here’s What Undocumented Immigrants Should Do if They’ve Been in an Accident
Any time that someone gets into an accident at work or while driving a personal vehicle, it's guaranteed to be a bad experience. There's the possibility of injury, property damage, and even long-term psychological trauma. But for undocumented immigrants that get into accidents, those are often the least of their worries. For them, the fear of unwanted attention leads many to avoid seeking the help they need and ... Read More
What to Do if You’re in a Car Accident While on Vacation
A car accident can happen at any time, including when you are on vacation. Here at GA Injury Advocates, we understand the issue of an out-of-state car accident can be a stressful period of time. The most important tip we can give you if a car accident occurs when you are on vacation is to remain calm and follow a few simple steps to stay ahead of the game. In the minutes after a car accident takes place, you ... Read More
Is It Illegal to Use Headphones While Driving?
Some laws are more straightforward than others. Since the Georgia General Assembly passed the Hands-Free Georgia Act in summer 2018, some drivers have been confused about whether they’re allowed to wear headphones while driving. While headphones and Bluetooth headsets enable drivers to talk on the phone hands-free, they can also decrease a driver’s attention to important audio cues while driving, like the sound of an ... Read More
Do You Need a License to Drive a Moped in Georgia?
Yes, You Need a License to Drive a Moped in Georgia The number of ways to get around seems to be forever multiplying. It’s important to be informed about the rules and regulations for your chosen form of transport, and regulations for some of the less common options, like mopeds, are not as well-known. What makes a moped a moped? Before you can determine what’s required of you as a driver, you first have ... Read More
Driver vs. Pedestrian Collisions and Cases
In Georgia, They’re More Complicated Than You Think! In This Issue: Who Wins in the Case of Driver vs. Pedestrian? If you get hit by a car, you might think your case against the driver for your injuries, loss of wages, and diminished quality of life is open and shut, but that’s far from the truth. According to a handful of statutes in Georgia law, cases of drivers versus pedestrians can go either way, ... Read More
In Georgia, You Can Get Pulled Over
For Going the Speed Limit In This Issue: Georgia’s ‘Slowpoke’ Law Just because something has been a law for a while doesn’t necessarily mean it’s very well-known or widely followed. Such is the case for Georgia’s “slowpoke” law, which lets the police ticket you for going the speed limit, provided you’re doing a few other things as well. The Georgia Senate OK’d House Bill 459 — more commonly known as the ... Read More
Automobiles, Assembly Lines, and the Most Common PI Claim
Automobiles, Assembly Lines, and the Most Common PI Claim On Oct. 1, 1908, Henry Ford’s first ever Model T went on sale. Along with his automobiles, Ford is credited with pioneering the assembly line system at around this time, making the Model T the first truly mass-produced vehicle in the country. The time it took to build one decreased from 12 hours to 30 minutes, and the fact that Ford’s factories could make ... Read More
Looking for a New Car?
Will a New Law Make Your Next Car Cheaper? Theatre Thinking about buying a new car this year? Then you’re in luck! Thanks to a new Georgia law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, you’ll be saving some money on that next big purchase. Get to Know Law SB 65 In 2019, Law SB 65, also known as “Title Ad Valorem Tax: Used Cars and Tax Rate,” was approved by the Georgia General Assembly. This new law amended the ... Read More
