On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 28, 2018 | Trucking
US Department of Transportation statistics show that 3,986 people died in truck accidents during 2016. In Georgia, there were 179 truck accident fatalities that same year. A previous blog discussed truck accidents involving logging trucks. However, there are other...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 24, 2018 | CarAccident
A new study published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety argues that drowsy driving is a major cause of car accidents in the US. According to AAA, the number of car accidents caused by drowsy drivers is underreported by federal agencies. Government statistics...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 21, 2018 | Trucking
Logging trucks are a common sight in Macon and across Georgia. You probably see the logging trucks during your day-to-day travels. These trucks are also a cause of Macon truck accidents that involve injuries or deaths. Last month, three people suffered injuries after...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 18, 2018 | DrivingSafety
There may be multiple parties who are responsible for a motor vehicle accident. In some cases, only the driver is at fault. However, there are also situations where the at-fault driver’s employer is liable for the crash. It would depend on the circumstances. A...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 17, 2018 | ChildSafety,
The driver of a school bus that crashed in Chattanooga, Tennessee in late 2016 was recently found guilty of six counts of negligent homicide. In November 2016, the school bus was carrying 37 elementary school students when it tipped over and crashed into a tree. Six...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Evidence could come from multiple sources during a truck accidentcase. Many modern commercial trucks are outfitted with high-tech gear that may have recorded what occurred in the moments leading up to a crash. In addition to these sources of evidence, commercial...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Drowsy driving is a widely-known cause of commercial truck accidents. Hours of service rules are regulations that were created to set limits on how long commercial truckers could operate their vehicles. These regulations were designed to prevent truck accidents caused...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 14, 2018 | PatientSafety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines cerebral palsy as a group of disorders that affect balance and movement. Cerebral palsy can occur when the developing brain is harmed by an abnormality or injury. Medical mistakes made before, during or...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 7, 2018 | ConsumerSafety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating crashes involving Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s G159 motorhome tires. NHTSA received claims that these tires are responsible for dozens of crashes that led to 95 deaths or...
