Georgia Personal Injury Blog

The Rise of Distracted Driving Accidents in Georgia

By Ramsey Prather on August 10, 2023

Woman driving a car with one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding her phone.

Distracted driving kills. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 3522 Americans lost their lives in a recent year due to accidents where at least one of the drivers was distracted. Using a handheld device for texting, talking, and other activities is a major cause of distracted driving. In 2018, the State of Georgia passed a law prohibiting handheld devices while driving, and law enforcement officials have been aggressively enforcing the law.

Autoliv abandons its appeal of Court Order finding seatbelt defective, pays $56 million to settle 2022 Judgment

By Butler Prather LLP on July 31, 2023

July 27, 2023 For immediate release. MEDIA CONTACT – James E. (Jim) Butler, Jr. (jim@butlerprather.com) – office 800-242-2962, cell 706-315-5018; Tedra L. Cannella (tedra@cannellasnyder.com) – cell 404-831-5462, 404-800-4828 office. Please copy Susie Wynn (susie@butlerprather.com) on any emails, just in case we miss the email. Today Autoliv of Japan paid $56 million to settle the Andrews v. Autoliv case which resulted in a $127 million bench verdict on January 3, 2022.1 The case was tried before Judge Steve C. Jones of the Northern District of Georgia in October 2021. The payments were made on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Plaintiff was represented…

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Deadliest Highways in Georgia

By Ramsey Prather on July 20, 2023

Atlanta Skyline at dusk, Georgia. USA.

Georgia is a dangerous place to drive. In a recent year, the state’s roads and highways saw 1,797 fatalities, ranking thirteenth nationally in the number of traffic deaths per 100,000 citizens. Unsafe driving practices, heavy traffic, and poor road conditions are major causes of vehicle crashes in Georgia. Frustration resulting from heavy traffic, delays, and stop-and-go driving exacerbates unsafe driving behavior, which includes:

Posted in: Car Accidents

The Top 4 Causes of Fatal Truck Accidents

By Ramsey Prather on July 10, 2023

A truck driver yawns while driving.

A fully loaded big rig truck weighs about 20 times as much as the average passenger car. With so much mass, a truck has a devastating impact when it crashes. Most fatalities in semi-truck collisions are occupants of smaller vehicles. In fact, 83 percent of the people killed in truck accidents are motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and people traveling in regular motor vehicles.

Posted in: Truck Accidents

Electric Vehicle and E-Bike Batteries Can Cause Fires and Injuries

By Butler Prather LLP on June 15, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes are growing in popularity. Many people choose EVs for environmental or economic advantages. E-bikes can be a useful or convenient way to get around town. Unfortunately, the batteries in EVs and e-bikes may cause fires—fires that burn excessively hot and are difficult to extinguish.  Home and apartment building fires caused by batteries in EVs and e-bikes have caused severe injuries and fatalities across the country.

Gun manufacturer Sig Sauer sued for causing the death of 21 year old Bainbridge Georgia resident

By Butler Prather LLP on June 7, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2023 Contact: Ramsey B. Prather ramsey@butlerprather.com ; 800-242-2962 Or Daniel E. Philyaw dan@butlerprather.com; 800-242-2962 Gun manufacturer Sig Sauer sued for causing the death of 21 year old Bainbridge Georgia resident Sig Sauer, Inc., a New Hampshire manufacturer of handguns, has been sued for causing the death of 21 year old Dalton Harrell of Bainbridge Georgia on December 15, 2021. Dalton was a student at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee Florida and a star pitcher for the baseball team who was being scouted by professional baseball. Dalton was home for the Christmas holidays and playing golf…

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Big Rig Braking Practices That Prevent Tragedies

By Ramsey Prather on May 31, 2023

A red truck runs on a mountain road. 3d render and illustration.

A fully loaded big-rig truck weighs over 40 tons. Under the best circumstances, trucks are awkward, bulky, and difficult to stop. And when a truck crashes into a pedestrian, a motorcycle, or a regular passenger vehicle, it causes devastating injuries and fatalities.

Posted in: Truck Accidents

Taking Effective Photos After a Motor Vehicle Accident

By Butler Prather LLP on May 30, 2023

You’re never really prepared for an automobile crash. A severe wreck can dramatically impact your life, especially if you sustain personal injuries and vehicle or property damage. You may require intensive and prolonged medical treatment; your vehicle may need significant repairs or even replacement; you may need time off from work; and, you may be unable to engage in important life activities like caring for children and loved ones.

Posted in: Car Accidents

Unsafe Trucking Industry Practices Can Cause Serious Injuries

By Butler Prather LLP on May 15, 2023

A commercial truck, especially one loaded with cargo, can weigh tens of thousands of pounds.  When a commercial truck crashes into pedestrians, motorcycles, or regular passenger vehicles, devastating injuries and fatalities can result.

Posted in: Truck Accidents

Solar Farm Trial Victors Aim To Close Exits For $135M Liability

By Butler Prather LLP on May 9, 2023

Businesswoman handshake and business people. Successful business concept.

Law360 (May 3, 2023, 7:33 PM EDT) — A Georgia couple who won $135.5 million at trial against the owner and developers of a neighboring solar farm powering a Facebook data center have asked a Georgia federal judge to prevent the companies from trying to derail the judgment by entering liability findings against them. Shaun and Amie Harris and their company H&L Farms LLC said in a notice Tuesday that Tennessee-based Lumpkin Solar Farm owner Silicon Ranch Corp. should be liable for contractor Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. and its subsidiary IEA Constructors LLC after a jury blamed the companies…

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