Negligence in Georgia and Factors Contributing to Car Accidents

According to the Office of Highway Safety, in 2018, the State of Georgia suffered 1,504 fatalities in motor vehicle accidents.

Impaired and distracted driving has become a significant factor in auto accidents, killing 375 persons in those crashes. Speeding is also a significant contributing factor in Georgia, with 267 fatalities.

A number of other factors contribute to auto accidents in Georgia and Metro Atlanta, including texting while driving, speeding, DUI and alcohol impairment, prescription or illegal drug use, driver fatigue, and weather conditions. Recently, auto accidents caused by distracted driving are on the rise. Cell phones continue to be a major contributing factor to distracted driving accidents – texting, chatting, and emailing while driving – and has greatly increased the possibility of accidents on Georgia roads. These factors that contribute to driver negligence can add to the complicated nature of automobile personal injury claims.

“As we investigate your claim, we want you to understand all of the contributing factors and how those affect your case.”

Georgia Employers and corporations may also be responsible for the negligence of their employees driving a car or truck for work purposes, and can be held additionally liable for negligent acts that contribute to a car accident. Employers may be held liable for Negligent hiring of driver, Negligent supervision of driver, driver fatigue due to scheduling, failure to secure cargo, Inadequate inspection of vehicles and Failure to maintain company vehicles.

Georgia Municipal or State government, as property owners, have certain responsibilities to maintain roadways in reasonably safe condition for drivers and pedestrians who access such roadways and sidewalks. Property owners in Atlanta may be held liable for negligence that includes, Creation of hazards on the roadway, Failure to keep roadways in reasonably safe condition, Negligent design – leading to a heightened risk of injury, Improper placement of traffic signals.

As we investigate your claim, we want you to understand all of the contributing factors and how those affect your case. We make sure you have direct communication with your attorney so you can have a clear understanding about your case.

Nick Martin

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