Category Archives: Rollover Accidents
Speed Limit Raise Passes Legislative Hurdle
If you have lived in the Atlanta area for any length of time, you know that Atlanta drivers like to speed. If you get onto I-285 when the traffic is clear, very few people stick to the posted 55 MPH speed limit. In some areas, it’s so common to speed that going at the… Read More »
Don’t let the snow get you down
Yesterday, Atlanta was hit with a snowstorm that rivaled the ‘snowmageddon’ that happened in 2011. Cars were stranded, buses fell off the road into ditches, and ten minute commutes expanded into 3 hour commutes. There were reports of people taking upwards of six hours to get home. It started snowing early in the day… Read More »
Family Goes to the Legislature to Propose New Road Rage Law
When a close family member dies in an accident, especially a young person, parents may feel that the actions of the court are not enough to punish the people in the crime. Lawsuits and criminal charges can only go so far. Sometimes a parent will decide that they need to take their demands to… Read More »
Rollover Accident near Jodeco Road Kills 1, Injures 1
It’s important to know that there can be other reasons for another driver crashing into you and causing injury. Mechanical failure on a vehicle could cause someone to go out of control and crash. While there might still be some liability involved, depending on the circumstances, the payout might be less than desired. Take… Read More »
Pregnant Woman Injured in Morrow Rollover Accident
A recent rollover accident on Interstate 75 in Morrow left a pregnant woman hospitalized. According to accident witnesses, Taneka Grace was driving a Toyota on the interstate near the Jonesboro exit when the automobile unexpectedly flipped and became airborne. The Toyota allegedly flew over another vehicle that was traveling on Interstate 75 before coming… Read More »
Danielsville Man Hurt in Log Truck Rollover Accident on Highway 98 in Commerce
Late last month, a 24-year-old Danielsville man was severely injured when the log truck he was driving rolled on Georgia Highway 98 in Commerce. According to a representative from the Georgia State Patrol, Steven Brock was headed west on the highway in a 1988 Kentworth semi-truck when he came upon a passenger vehicle that… Read More »
What are Structured Settlements, and How Can They Help My Atlanta Injury Case??
If you are injured in an accident and accept a structured settlement, you will get a long series of payments that will total more than you would get if you took a lump sum of cash up front. A structured settlement starts with a lump sum that is invested in an annuity, which then… Read More »
Cumming Man Killed in Alpharetta Multi-Car Crash
On April 11th, a Cumming man was killed on Georgia 400 near the northbound entrance ramp from Haynes Bridge Road in Alpharetta. 67-year-old Edward Kivlin died after his Nissan Pathfinder was reportedly struck by a Honda Civic that was trying to merge onto the Georgia 400 roadway. According to the Alpharetta Department of Public… Read More »
Hall County School Bus Overturns After Driver Loses Consciousness
Last month, a Hall County, Georgia school bus headed to East Hall High School left the roadway and flipped onto its side. The accident sent the bus driver and 15 of the 22 students aboard to a local hospital. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the accident occurred after the bus driver, 55-year-old Doug… Read More »
Rhino Manufacturer Not Liable for Rollover Where Driver Assumes Risk of Injuries-Yamaha Motor Corp. v. McTaggart
Yamaha manufactures the Rhino, a two-seater vehicle with no windows or doors. The Rhino does have a steel roof, bucket seats, handholds, foot guards, and a floorboard to “brace” the passenger’s extremities in case the vehicle tips over. A warning sticker within the vehicle advises passengers of severe injury or death should they use… Read More »
