Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer Blog
1 Dead in South Fulton Motorcycle Crash
July 12, 2010
A 32-year-old Jonesboro man was killed when his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Old National Highway in South Fulton early Sunday morning. Albert Davis was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at Grady Memorial Hospital at around 4 a.m. Sunday morning. According to police, the SUV appears to have pulled out ahead of Davis, who was headed northbound near Jolly Road. Davis crashed into the SUV after losing control of the motorcycle upon trying to stop suddenly. No charges have been filed in connection with the accident, but police aren't ruling out the possibility that a third vehicle may have been involved in the crash.
Sadly, when motorcycles are involved in accidents with passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, the results are often tragic. Motorcycle accident victims often suffer catastrophic injuries that leave them unable to work after the accident. If you have sustained personal injuries in a motorcycle crash, you are most likely facing thousands of dollars in medical debt and household bills that you are unable to pay. You deserve compensation for your injuries.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a motorcycle accident, contact Atlanta injury lawyer Leigh R. Bodner at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of accident injury cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Mr. Bodner is an Atlanta injury lawyer who works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe nothing unless you receive monetary compensation for your injuries.
State Texting Ban Clears Senate
March 23, 2010
The Georgia Senate passed a bill on Thursday that will ban texting while driving throughout the state. The bill is now headed for a vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was drafted in memory of Caleb Sorohan, a college freshman who died last December as a result of texting while driving. The bill would impose a $150 fine to anyone caught texting while operating a motor vehicle.
Texting while driving is more common than you may think. According to a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, distracted driving is responsible for nearly 80 percent of traffic accidents each year. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a texting driver, you may have suffered serious, debilitating injuries that prevent you from leading the life you lead before the accident.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, contact an experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of auto accident cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Our Atlanta car accident lawyers will not charge a fee unless you receive a favorable verdict or settlement in your case.
Motorist Killed by Flying Tire on I-285
March 5, 2010
A motorist was killed on Interstate 285 Thursday afternoon when a tire flew off a van traveling eastbound near Bouldercrest Road. The victim's Hyundai Sonata was traveling westbound on I-285 when the tire came loose from the van, hurdled over the median, and hit the Hyundai. The driver of the Hyundai was killed. The tire then hit another vehicle, but no one in the second vehicle was injured.
When a driver operates a vehicle that he or she knows to be unsafe, it constitutes negligence. When an unsafe vehicle causes an accident, the driver is liable for compensating other drivers and passengers for any injuries sustained in the accident. If you believe an unsafe vehicle caused your auto accident injuries, you need an experienced car accident lawyer on your side. The Atlanta car accident lawyers at Leigh R. Bodner, P.C. are dedicated to getting our clients full compensation for their medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost wages, physical pain, and emotional suffering.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident caused by a negligent driver, contact Atlanta car accident lawyer Leigh R. Bodner at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of accident injury cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Mr. Bodner is an Atlanta injury lawyer who works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe nothing unless you receive monetary compensation for your injuries.
U.S. DOT Increases Roof Strength Requirements on Passenger Vehicles
May 15, 2009
In an announcement this month, the Department of Transportation revealed that it is setting tougher roof strength standards for passenger vehicles in the U.S. The new restrictions will require all cars, trucks, and SUVs under 6,000 pounds to have a roof strength that is able to withstand up to 3 times the vehicle’s weight. In addition, previously unregulated heavy vehicles (weighing 6,000 to 10,000 pounds) are now required to have a roof strength that can withstand 1.5 times the vehicle’s weight. These standards will begin to be implemented in September 2012, to be standard on all vehicles by 2017. The announcement was met with acclaim by vehicle safety advocates, who have been demanding stricter roof strength requirements for several years.
It is hoped that these tougher restrictions will help to lower the number of fatalities in rollover accidents. In 2007, rollover accidents were responsible for over 10,000 deaths and another 250,000 injuries in the U.S. Victims involved in rollover accidents often suffer serious or catastrophic injuries that may leave them permanently disabled and unable to return to work after the accident. Mr. Bodner is an Atlanta auto accident attorney with the skills and experience to help rollover accident victims receive full compensation for their injuries.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a rollover accident, contact an experienced Atlanta Accident Lawyer at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of auto accident cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Mr. Bodner works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe nothing unless you receive monetary compensation for your injuries.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact an experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of auto accident cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Our Atlanta car accident lawyers will not charge a fee unless you receive a favorable verdict or settlement in your case.
