If someone loses their life due to a preventable accident that was someone else’s fault or another party’s intentional act in Georgia, surviving family members could seek compensation through a wrongful death claim. Georgia’s wrongful death law establishes the legal requirements for bringing a wrongful death claim in Georgia, including…
A bicycle accident in Georgia should be treated the same as a vehicle accident. The police and emergency medical personnel (if needed) should be called at once. Even if you don’t seek immediate medical attention, see your own doctor right away. This is important as your injuries could worsen after…
Some people commute using bicycles, particularly in major urban areas like Atlanta. Many others ride bikes for recreation or fitness. Despite their benefits, riding a bike among other motorists can be dangerous. Unlike motorists, cyclists have very little to protect them in an accident. While cars and trucks have safety…
Bicycle accidents tend to result in very serious injuries, if not death. The reason is simple — bicyclists are completely exposed when struck by the full force of a moving vehicle. Most passenger vehicles weigh somewhere between 3,000-4,000 pounds. Therefore, even a slow-moving vehicle can cause devastating injuries in a…
Woman Riding Tricycle Died After Being Hit by Commercial Truck at East Parrish Street and North Main Street STATESBORO, GEORGIA (December 12, 2025) – A 57-year-old woman has tragically died in a Statesboro truck accident near East Parrish Street and North Main Street. Statesboro officials are saying that the accident took place…
Bicycling in Atlanta can be an efficient and enjoyable way to travel, but it also comes with serious risks. When a motorist’s negligence results in a collision with a bicyclist, the consequences can be devastating. Fatal bicycle accidents leave families grappling with emotional loss and unexpected financial burdens. In Georgia,…
Dooring is one of the most dangerous and abrupt hazards faced by bicyclists in Atlanta. It happens in an instant—a vehicle occupant opens a door into the bike lane or roadway without looking, leaving the cyclist with no time to swerve or stop. The result is often a violent collision…
Young Cyclist, 9, Taken to Children’s Hospital in Macon Following Byron Collision BYRON, GEORGIA (May 9, 2025) – A nine-year-old bicyclist was critically injured in a Byron car accident on Murdock Lane. Contra Costa County officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:17 PM on Wednesday. An SUV crashed into…
Bicycling in Atlanta is an excellent way to get around, enjoy the outdoors, and stay healthy. However, road conditions are not always ideal, and potholes can pose serious hazards for cyclists. If you were injured after hitting a pothole, you might be wondering who is responsible and what steps you…
Bicycle accidents can be traumatic and life-altering, especially when you’re left dealing with injuries, property damage, and financial stress. In an ideal situation, witnesses could provide statements that clearly establish who was at fault. But what happens when there are no witnesses? If you’re in Georgia and trying to prove…
