A recent highway safety agenda unveiled by the American Trucking Associations has 18 points that are sure to make Georgia truck accident attorneys every happy indeed. The trucking group outlined the points on the agenda at a news conference at Capitol Hill.The program includes a set of comprehensive measures, including…
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Forsyth County Traced to Motorist’s Illegal U-Turn
A motorcycle rider who was critically injured in an accident in Forsyth County over the weekend has succumbed to his injuries at an Atlanta Hospital. The victim 49-year-old Terry Hitt was riding a motorcycle which collided with a Suzuki SUV when the motorist tried to make an illegal U turn.…
Nestle Cookie Dough Recalled After Reports of E. coli Poisoning
Nestle SA has announced a recall of its Toll House cookie dough because of fears of E. coli contamination linked to dozens of cases of food poisoning nationwide. About 47 varieties of the cookie dough have been included in the recall. The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers not to…
Fourth of July Crackdown to Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents in Georgia Begins Tonight
Every year, the Georgia State Patrol increases patrolling and enforcement efforts around the Fourth of July to minimize the number of car accidents around the holiday. This year’s crackdown on drunk driving begins tonight. The campaign Operation Zero Tolerance kicks off at 9 pm tonight, and will last through the…
Father of Child Injured by Crocs at Atlanta Airport Sues Company
The father of a boy who was injured when his Crocs shoes got caught in an escalator at an Atlanta Airport has filed a lawsuit against the company. The father Clark Meyer, is claiming $2 million in damages for injuries suffered by his son, identified only as “AM”. According to…
Barrow County Man Dies in Jefferson Truck Accident
A motorist from Winder in Barrow County has died in a multi vehicle truck accident that involved at least three commercial trucks. Four other people were injured in the accident that took place on the 5th of June. As Robert McIlwain began to slow down for traffic on I-85, his…
Could Atlanta’s Angry Drivers Increase the Risk of Auto Accidents?
Last month, we reported that Georgia’s drivers ranked poorly in a survey of motorists based on their knowledge of safe driving practices. As it turns out, motorists in the state’s capital may not only be lacking in their knowledge of safe driving, but may also be aggressive to boot. According…
Mattel Settles CPSC Lead Paint Violation Allegations with $2.3 Million Fine
Toymaker Mattel has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle allegations that it imported and distributed toys that contained lead levels in paints that were in excess of federal standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the penalties, the highest ever for importation and distribution regulation violations by the agency, on its…
Gwinnett County Drunk Driver Kills Woman in Hit and Run Accident
A drunk driving accident in Gwinnett has shocked a Lawrenceville Community, and sparked outrage among residents who are now calling for efforts to control the dangers from speeding and drunk motorists. On Sunday night, 25-year-old Sabrina Stanek was at home with her two children when she noticed a speeding driver…
Child Injured By Falling Television Set at Cherokee County Motel
A one-year-old child had to be airlifted to an Atlanta hospital last month after she sustained serious injuries when a television set fell on her at a motel in Cherokee County. The accident happened just as a new study published in a medical journal reveals that the number of children…