Bottlenecks, road rage, and fatalities are all words closely associated with traffic conditions in Atlanta. The daily commute to and from work each day is a reminder that the traffic nightmare continues to increase. The Atlanta Department of Transportation and the City of Atlanta, in partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission, are working together and …
Unusual weather patterns are becoming the usual as climate change makes once predictable weather systems unpredictable. Along with being unusual, think freezing temperatures in Atlanta, the conditions brought by these phenomena are also severe, think ice storms in Atlanta. These new weather emergencies have not replaced those Atlantans expect – they have just added to …
Over 70% of the goods in the United States are transported using delivery trucks. Trucking companies are held to a higher standard than other motorists because they carry heavy cargo and operate difficult-to-maneuver vehicles. When delivery truck drivers are negligent while driving, it causes tragedy and devastation to everyone on the road. Motorists assume delivery …
Atlanta traffic is a full-blown headache for everyone who must drive in, around, or through the city. Much time and money are wasted because of the traffic patterns and roads that were not planned for the amount of traffic they would have to support. Bottlenecks are one of the larger problems in Atlanta, and many …
On average, drivers strike and kill 20 pedestrians per day in the United States, according to the most recent annual data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Meanwhile, some evidence suggests pedestrians are more likely to die in accidents involving heavy vehicles, i.e., those weighing over 4,000 lbs. With a clear understanding of the …
Signing a medical release for an insurance adjuster can be problematic. If you sign the release, it can impact your ability to pursue damages from an at-fault party. On top of that, signing a release represents an invasion of your privacy. At John Foy & Associates, we can teach you about medical releases and their …
John Foy & Associates attorneys are pleased to offer the 2022 Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship to Sophia Cranney. Alongside other scholarship applicants, Sophia “Sophie” Cranney submitted a 500- to 1000-word essay detailing her experience surviving a car accident. Her essay further detailed the impact said accident has had on her long-term health. Sophie …
Recovering from a car accident often means substantial medical bills and a lengthy recovery. When you do heal and can return to your life, you need your vehicle back for work, travel, and family demands. When your car has been damaged or totaled in a crash, you need it repaired or replaced right away. Property …
Transitioning from high school to college is a difficult task. For Timothy Tusick, though, the move was even more fraught. The winner of the John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship, Tusick was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019. Tusick was once a top-five prospect in his state’s high school wrestling world, but he started …
Many sideswipe accidents lead to a loss of control and subsequent accidents, causing severe injuries and tragic outcomes like hospitalization or even death. A car accident lawyer with experience handling sideswipe car accident cases can review your claim and help you include every damage available to you. This is why it’s a good idea to …
Since trucks are bigger and heavier than other vehicles on Georgia roads, truck accidents usually lead to severe injuries and damages. It’s very common for truck accident victims to suffer from multiple injuries that are often life-threatening. If you were the victim of a truck accident, you can file an insurance claim with the at-fault …
If you get into a car accident in Georgia, the stress of the crash, your injuries, and your vehicle damage is already a lot to handle. However, the insurance claims process can be just as confusing and overwhelming. Most people are not filing auto insurance claims regularly, so it can be hard knowing what to …
Lauren Koops of Cypress, TX, is the winner of the 2021 Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship. Lauren, 20, is in her sophomore year at the University of Texas. Scholarship applicants were instructed to compose a 500- to 1,000-word essay on their firsthand experience of surviving a car accident. Lauren’s essay was chosen out of …
Most people have paid into Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) while working. However, if you were injured and now can’t work, you may be able to seek SSD benefits to help support you and your family. But for that to happen, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must consider your disabling medical condition severe enough to …
Depending on where you are on Georgia roads, it’s not so easy to find vehicles that fall off the road, especially if you fall down a cliff. It took someone 12 hours to find one such vehicle. Fortunately, one of the occupants was still alive. WSB TV reports. The Georgia State Patrol told the media …
The Herald-Review has reported on the sentencing of a man in Decatur to 11 years in prison over his role in a DUI crash. The drunk driver, Demetric J. DIxon, fled a crash that killed four passengers in his car. After his defense attorney negotiated a plea deal, the man plead guilty to one count …
DeKalb County police and fire had their hands full Wednesday night handling two related hit-and-run accidents. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. During the evening, paramedics and firefighters were called to the westbound lanes of Stone Mountain Freeway near Brockett and Cooledge. An SUV had hit the meridian and bystanders came to help, but then an unknown …
Huge awards are often appealed by companies who want to get out of paying compensation. But sometimes the little guy wins out like in this case reported by CVN. The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld an award of more than $6 million in an injury case. A taxi driver was struck by a pipe that …
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, three people were killed on Sunday in a matter of hours in Clayton County, bringing the total of car deaths up to 18 this year. This is four more than last year. In response, Clayton County Commissioner Felicia Franklin is planning a candlelight vigil to raise awareness and, hopefully, gain …
Motor racing has a long history of accidents, most of them involving drivers. But sometimes a crash is so bad that the fans get caught up in the crash as well. Such an accident happened yesterday in Georgia. Sportscasting.com reports. Fans were gathered to watch racing at Hartwell Speedway about 100 miles northeast of Atlanta. …
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