Category Archives: Car Accident
How Is Fault Determined for a Car Accident in Georgia?
Have you recently been involved in a car accident in Middle Georgia? If so, you may be wondering how fault is determined following the wreck. There is a specific set of laws and procedures in Georgia for determining fault in a car accident. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Macon or… Read More »
What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident?
Knowing what to do after a car accident can make a huge difference in your physical and financial recovery. After an accident in Macon, GA, it’s vital to stay calm, document the scene, seek medical care, and contact a trusted car accident lawyer, especially if there are injuries caused by another driver’s mistakes or… Read More »
How BWH Got Insurance to Pay for a Wreck-Related Injury
At a busy and tricky intersection in Macon, a collision led to shoulder issues for the victim in the case. While the at-fault driver’s insurance disputed the liability of the wreck and claimed the victim’s injury was pre-existing, Buzzell, Welsh & Hill attorney Chad Ethridge fought for his client to get the compensation he… Read More »
Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Georgia: What You Need to Know
Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Georgia: What Macon Drivers Should Know Auto accidents happen every day on Georgia’s roads. Although state law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance, many people drive without sufficient coverage or without any insurance at all. If you are involved in a wreck with these drivers, your uninsured motorist (UM)… Read More »
The Impact of Traffic Violations on Auto Accident Claims in Georgia
Auto accidents can be life-altering events, leading to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and significant financial burdens. When these accidents involve traffic violations, such as driving under the influence (DUI) or speeding, the legal implications become even more complex. In Georgia, traffic violations play a crucial role in determining both criminal and civil liabilities, profoundly… Read More »
Study Shows That Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Is Causing Severe Accident Injuries
According to a new study, driving under the influence of marijuana is far more dangerous than drunk driving. Just between 2010 and 2021, documented marijuana-related traffic accidents requiring emergency room treatment increased 475 percent, while accidents due to drunk driving increased only by approximately nine percent. The specific concern is that there is a… Read More »
Negligence Lawsuit Filed Against Google in Connection with Death Due to Google Maps Instructions
In late September, one woman sued Google for negligence after her husband drove off of a collapsed bridge and died after following Google Maps directions. The bridge had reportedly collapsed nine years earlier, but was never barricaded, repaired, or noted as collapsed on Google Maps. As a result, it continued to direct drivers to… Read More »
Tesla Sued for Wrongful Death in Connection with Model 3 Autopilot System
All eyes are on the latest lawsuit filed against Tesla; the first ever alleging wrongful death involving its Model 4 autopilot system, which was linked to a fatal car crash that resulted in the death of the driver. The lawsuit now alleges negligence in terms of the system’s design, as well as in connection… Read More »
New Reports Indicate Tesla’s Autopilot Is Far Deadlier Than Expected
New reports indicate that Tesla’s driver-assistance system, the “Autopilot,” has been involved in far more car accidents than previously reported. Specifically, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of crashes involving Tesla in Autopilot have surged within the last four years, with more than 700 reported crashes occurring in that time… Read More »
Dangerous Underride Accidents
An underride crash is when a compact car collides with a commercial truck and, as a result, slides partly under the side or rear of the truck in the gaps between the wheels. These accidents can be absolutely deadly, resulting in traumatic brain injuries, serious head and neck injuries, fractures, herniated discs, PTSD, fatalities,… Read More »