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What Are Georgia Troopers Doing To Crack Down On Distracted Driving?

Earlier this month, the Georgia State Patrol announced a new crackdown focusing on distracted driving called the ‘Stop the Threat’ campaign. Georgia has seen an increase in single vehicle accidents over the last year. This is almost entirely attributable to distracted driving and is preventable. In the coming months, the GSP will be specifically targeting…

November 20, 2015

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Attorney Kathy McArthur Details Recent Successful Car Wreck Verdict

Another case and another example of the McArthur Law Firm getting results for clients. In the recent case of Lee and Johnny Kendrick Vs. Albert Padwa and John Doe, McArthur Law Firm attorney Caleb Walker and I tried this case in the State Court of Fulton County beginning September 1 and ending with a verdict of $375,000 for the Plaintiffs…

November 16, 2015

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Could A New Vehicle Safety Proposal Create As Many Problem As It Solves?

A draft proposal to improve vehicle safety and security may create as many problems as it solves. Last month a committee held the hearing to discuss the draft designed to improve safety practices and make carmakers more accountable. NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind said the draft would require the creation of a system to notify owners…

November 11, 2015

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Georgia’s Rise In Car Accident Fatalities Called An ‘Epidemic’

Georgia authorities are dealing with what they are calling a “deadly epidemic” that is sweeping the state’s roadways. According to new Georgia Department of Transportation statistics, there was a 25 percent increase in car accident fatalities the beginning of 2015 compared to 2014. This increases the average to 100 car accident deaths a month, putting…

October 5, 2015

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How Can We Decrease Pedestrian Accidents In Macon?

Last week, Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Fatality Review Board discussed what can be done to decrease the number of pedestrian accidents in Macon. Since the board last met in August, there have been two pedestrians struck and killed in an accident in Macon County GA. The board members disagree on how to curb the number of pedestrian…

September 21, 2015

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BUIs Are Up For Georgia Boating Accidents

Georgia officials say tougher laws have led to fewer boating accidents. While there has been a decline in boating accidents, for the second consecutive year, the number of Georgians cited for boating under the influence has increased. So far this year, the number of boating accidents is down to 91, compared to 99 last year….

September 16, 2015

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