Author Archives: Jay Butchko

What Cyclists Should Know About Georgia Bicycle Accidents
Cycling has become increasingly popular with urban commuters, as well as those looking for a bit of exercise, or merely just an environmentally friendly way to get around Georgia’s roads. Unfortunately, Atlanta’s notoriously congested roadways can make this a dangerous endeavor. Here are a few things to know before hopping on your own bike… Read More »

What Damages Can I Recover After a Pedestrian Accident in Georgia?
Auto-pedestrian accidents are notorious for having catastrophic consequences for the pedestrians involved, who are far less protected than motorists in the event of a collision. Injuries are typically severe and in some tragic cases, prove to be fatal. Paying for treatment can end up being prohibitively expensive for accident victims, which can be doubly… Read More »

Fatal Crash Involving Two Vehicles On Ga. 400
On Tuesday morning, June 27, a fatal crash involving two vehicles occurred on Ga. 400 at Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, Georgia, leading to the deaths of two people. The Georgia Department of Transportation reported that the accident happened around 3:30 a.m. and caused the closure of all northbound lanes for approximately five hours…. Read More »

Tractor-Trailer Hits Stalled Kia On I-85 Gwinnett
On a Thursday morning, traffic on Interstate 85 (I-85) in Gwinnett County, Georgia was disrupted for nearly four hours due to a fatal accident involving a car and a tractor-trailer. The Georgia State Patrol stated that the tractor-trailer was heading north close to Buford Drive around 6:30 am when it collided with a Kia… Read More »

What You Should Know About Georgia’s Auto Accident Laws
When it comes to car accidents, Georgia operates under a fault-based system, which means that the insurance providers for the person who is deemed at fault for an accident will be required to compensate injured parties up to the limit of their liability coverage. All drivers should have this coverage, as state law requires… Read More »

Motorcycle Accidents – Why Do They Happen?
All vehicle accidents are dangerous and have the potential to cause serious and potentially deadly injuries. This is especially true, however, in collisions that involve motorcycles, which don’t offer riders the same protections that passenger vehicles provide. Even riders who wear helmets can end up with catastrophic injuries. Like any type of vehicle accident,… Read More »

Tips For Driving In Rainy Conditions
The Department of Transportation estimates that as many as 75 percent of weather-related car accidents occur on wet roadways, with almost 50 percent of such crashes taking place while it’s raining. This is of particular concern in Georgia, where the summer months see a lot of afternoon rainstorms. Fortunately, there are steps that drivers… Read More »

The Worst Bottlenecks In Georgia
Heavy traffic has become the norm in Atlanta, where poor infrastructure and a burgeoning population have led to ever more congested roads. One of the most common causes of heavy traffic in Atlanta and across the state, however, is the presence of semi-trucks. Atlanta is an economic hub in the south, so it should… Read More »

Common Slip And Fall Injuries
Even those who use the greatest care in their day-to-day lives could end up the victim of a slip and fall accident because of someone else’s negligence. In fact, millions of people seek emergency medical care every year in the U.S. because of unintentional falls. The injuries sustained in these kinds of accidents can… Read More »

Protecting Yourself After A Road Rage Accident
As the number of vehicles on the roads in Atlanta continues to increase and the population surges, congestion on local roads has become an increasingly worrisome problem. Unfortunately, not everyone handles these kinds of stressful situations well and some may find themselves the victims of another driver’s road rage. There are, however, a few… Read More »