Metro Atlanta is not known for being especially pedestrian-friendly. Because of the vast distances between different areas and neighborhoods, using a car or public transportation is generally required to get around. Nonetheless, pedestrians are a constant presence on Atlanta’s roads. While taking a stroll around Midtown can be refreshing, it can also be deadly. From 2010 to 2019, the number of pedestrians who were killed on the road rose almost 45 percent, culminating in 6,412 pedestrian fatalities in 2019. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, many experts believed traffic fatalit ..read more

“Rush hour” is typically defined as the morning and afternoon periods when people are driving to or from work. In Atlanta, it often seems rush hour never ends. There are a variety of reasons why traffic in the metro Atlanta area is heavy more often than not, from poor infrastructure to car accidents to slow drivers. One of the most common – and scary – causes of heavy traffic in our area is sharing the road with semi-trucks. Because Atlanta is an economic hub, tractor trailers regularly dominate the highways and local roads. While these trucks are vital to the economy (as we have seen through ..read more

If you have purchased, leased, or ridden in a car made in the past decade or two, you have probably noticed the wealth of technology available in modern vehicles. Even the most basic models now include tools like reversing cameras, infotainment consoles, lane departure warning systems, and more. Unfortunately, this automotive technology does not always work like it should. Thanks to the complicated relationship between automakers and the companies that make the technology used in vehicles, faulty systems are becoming more common. In fact, class action lawsuits have been filed against various ..read more

If you are involved in a car accident in Atlanta, the moments after can be a confusing blur. You may be injured, worrying about the damage to your car, and wondering what information and evidence to gather. Of course, you will also likely interact with the other driver and any passengers in the other car. While it is important to trade information with the other driver, what you say to them can damage any personal injury lawsuit you may pursue in the future. As natural as it may be, apologizing for the car wreck – even when you clearly were not at fault – can easily be construed as you taking ..read more

After a car accident, you may suffer from back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal injuries that can range from minor to severe. As you seek medical attention, you may get inundated with recommendations for treatment. Two of the most common treatment options for injuries to the musculoskeletal system are chiropractors and orthopedists. While both orthopedists and chiropractors treat back, neck, and other injuries, the way in which they treat the injuries is very different. Moreover, insurance companies may only cover certain types of treatments from these medical professionals. With th ..read more

There is an old joke that says Atlanta has been under construction since the end of the Civil War. In a way, that is true; however, most of the construction in and around the city has little to do with damage from cannons. Instead, new homes and apartments, restaurants, office parks, road work, and other projects can cause massive delays as drivers try to navigate the maze of orange cones that often line the streets. Much of this new construction is due in part to the rapidly growing population of metro Atlanta. As more people flock to our city, more housing and other amenities are needed. In ..read more

Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries, from cuts and bruises to nerve damage to life-altering brain damage. Of course, if you have ever been in a wreck (or have seen a crash in a move or TV show), you may be familiar with these injuries. What is often overlooked, however, is dental damage that can occur in a collision. After a car accident, you may suffer from chipped, loosened, or missing teeth, jaw injuries, and more. You will most likely need emergency dental work done to repair the damage. Unfortunately, this type of treatment can be exceptionally expensive. In some cases, you ..read more

While drivers in Georgia may not face snow every year, a very real danger you may face this winter is black ice. The rest of this winter is promising to be wet – and cold. That combination can potentially be deadly if you are not ready for slick road conditions caused by ice. The danger with black ice is the fact that it can be difficult, if not impossible, to see when you are driving, especially at night. When a driver hits a patch of black ice, they may lose control of their car as it slips, skids, or even spins on the road. While there is not much you can do about black ice on the road, yo ..read more

Though Atlanta sometimes experiences a snowstorm every now and again, we go most years without too much severe winter weather. In fact, extended forecasts predict a warmer, drier winter this year. If you have stepped outside recently, you know that cold weather has not truly come to us yet. Even if snowstorms and bitterly cold weather may not be in the forecast, winter is still coming. That means you need to make sure your car is ready for the season. Though most modern cars are engineered to handle and perform at the same level no matter the weather, there are still important steps to take t ..read more

You most likely know that car accidents often result in a variety of injuries, ranging from minor to severe or even life-threatening. Some of the most common injuries include broken bones, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cuts and bruises, and more. What you may not consider, however, is nerve damage and pain that may occur after a collision. There are about 7 trillion nerves throughout the human body. When an impact occurs, any one of these nerves may become pinched, stretched, torn, or otherwise damaged. Because nerves are responsible for sending signals to the brain, including si ..read more