Earlier this month, a Macon woman died in a motorcycle accident that occurred in the 1700 block on Rocky Creek Road in south Macon. Although we typically use the term “accident,” the unfortunate truth of these incidents is that they are often preventable and should have never occurred. The accident happened December 6 at 4:41…
A new Georgia campaign has been launched to assist elderly drivers remain safe on the road. The “Older Driver Safety Program” is being administered by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The program utilizes a public health approach to providing on-going education about maintaining their safe driving skills while aging, offering ongoing driver safety courses,…
A Michigan State University researcher is trying to find out what causes elder abuse in nursing homes. Carolyn Pickering is going straight to the source and asking certified nurse aides what they think the problems are. Pickering said procedures for lifting and moving patients, bringing in patients with different skill levels, and understaffing are some…
Last month, Georgia safety, traffic and law enforcement officers attended a roadway training session at Georgia Southern University to learn how to help prevent accidents between commercial motor vehicles, like tractor-trailers, and passenger vehicles. Overcoming the fear of stopping a big rig is one of the main things officers learned how to do, according to…
Attorneys Kathy McArthur and Caleb Walker of the McArthur Law Firm successfully tried a truck accident case earlier this month in Forsyth, Georgia in Monroe County. The firm’s clients were stopped at a light when a log truck coming from behind them couldn’t stop, swerved left, and sideswiped their car. The truck driver said he couldn’t…
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…
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…
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…
Last week the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office held a “Thumbs Off: No Texting While Driving” campaign with the sheriff and staffers visiting Georgia schools to bring the message to teens. Statistics show that 11 teens die every day because of texting while driving, the sheriff said, adding that the activity is both unlawful and dangerous….
Georgia drivers should expect to see more farm vehicles on the roadways now that harvest season is in full swing. During this time of year, farmers are transporting things from field to field in equipment that is designed to be used on the fields. Since tractors travel at speeds much slower than cars on the…
