Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Fatal wreck reported Wednesday afternoon in Bartow
A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred in Bartow County, Georgia, on Highway 41 at Mac Johnson Road, leading to the death of 44-year-old Lawrence Bollinger from Fort Payne, Alabama. The accident, which happened on May 3, 2023, involved Bollinger’s white Toyota sedan and a blue Ford F-150. Bollinger was making a U-turn onto the north… Read More »
Georgia police conduct concentrated commercial vehicle patrol following double fatality crash
In response to a fatal accident involving a commercial vehicle in Habersham County, Georgia, the Department of Public Safety’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) carried out a concentrated commercial vehicle patrol on May 4 and 5, 2023. The enforcement effort led to the identification of 117 driver and vehicle violations, with 26 citations issued…. Read More »
Types Of Insurance Coverage Available To Pedestrian Accident Victims In Georgia
Pedestrian accidents, even when they occur at relatively low speeds, almost always result in serious blunt force injuries for the pedestrian, who doesn’t have the benefit of seatbelts and airbags, or even a barrier between themselves and the vehicle. While recovering compensation from the at-fault drivers who cause these accidents isn’t always easy, it… Read More »
Georgia Is Home To Some Of Our Nation’s Deadliest Highways
A recent report based on data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) revealed that Georgia is one of the most dangerous states in the country for drivers. Three highways in particular, all of which run through Georgia, have seen an alarming number of car accidents in the last ten years, many of which… Read More »
Study Shows That Some Motorists At Higher Risk Of Causing Distracted Driving Accidents
Any motorist can become distracted while driving. In fact, with in-vehicle technologies, other passengers, and cell phone use, it often takes real focus to avoid becoming distracted while driving. Still, certain drivers, including (as revealed by a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gig economy workers and parents, may… Read More »
Federal Regulators Launch Investigation Into Abusive Use Of Antipsychotics In Nursing Homes
Earlier this year, federal regulators, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched an investigation into the prescribing of antipsychotic medications to nursing home residents across the country. According to initial reports, an alarming number of nursing homes have been regularly misdiagnosing residents with schizophrenia in order to justify the prescription of… Read More »
Crosswalk Accidents
Crosswalks play a critical role in providing pedestrians and cyclists with a safe place to cross busy roadways without fear of injury. Unfortunately, a lot of drivers ignore these rules, which can have devastating consequences for pedestrians, who are much more likely to sustain catastrophic injuries in the event of a collision. Crosswalk Traffic… Read More »
Wide Turn Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicles are not only much heavier, but are also taller, wider, and longer than most passenger vehicles. The average semi-truck trailer, for instance, is more than 70 feet long. This massive length is partly why these kinds of trucks are so difficult to maneuver, especially when turning right. Unfortunately, their sheer size and… Read More »
Georgia U-Turn Accidents
A driver’s violation of Georgia traffic laws can affect accident liability in the event of a collision. If, for instance, someone ran a red light and caused a t-bone accident, then that traffic violation would play a significant role in establishing that driver’s negligence. The same goes for u-turn accidents, with injured parties often… Read More »
Filing An Incident Report Can Help Your Slip And Fall Claim
Property owners who invite others on to their premises must take steps to keep that property safe and those who fail to do so can be held liable for an accident victim’s damages. Proving negligence on the part of the property owner can, however, end up being more difficult than expected. Fortunately, there are… Read More »
