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Teen Driver Deaths Decreasing in Georgia: Improvement over National Numbers

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | April 1, 2013

It would seem that Georgia’s recent spate of traffic laws (especially those laws involving the required usage of seat belts and banning texting while driving) is experiencing a decent amount of success. In fact, statistics show that there was a sharp and marked decrease in the number of young motorists who perished in car accidents […]

Proposed Georgia Law Meant to Keep Left Traffic Lane Clear and Cut Down on Car Accidents

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | February 26, 2013

Georgia may soon be the next state to enforce what others have already dubbed the “slow-poke” law. House Bill 459, introduced by Rep. Bill Hitchens, R-Rincon, was created to outlaw driving in the fast lane on Georgia’s congested highways unless attempting to overtake and pass another vehicle. Intended to keep “slow pokes” from meandering and […]

Drunk Driver Goes on Hit-and-Run Spree Ending in Car Accidents and Fatalities: Prevention is Key When it Comes to Drunk Driving Fatalities

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | February 15, 2013

In January of this year, a Georgia motorist allegedly took drunk driving to another level, embarking on what can only be described as a car crash crime spree. According to CBS Atlanta and the Huffington Post, 70-year-old Michael Snider was involved in hit-and-run accidents with as many as 17 vehicles before he was finally apprehended […]

Car Accidents One of the Leading Causes of Child Injuries and Fatalities: Statistics are Curbed with Increased Use of Restraints and Car Safety Seats

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | February 1, 2013

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of child injuries and fatalities. They are also the leading cause acquired disabilities such as brain injuries and paralysis in children across the country. Approximately 250,000 children are injured every year in car accidents, according to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA). However, recent reports […]

Heavy Rains, Snow, and Man Main Cause of Car Accidents This Week in Metro Atlanta

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | January 17, 2013

Georgia drivers have felt the need to be extremely cautious on the roads this week as rain moved in, disrupting the fluidity of both morning and evening commutes. Roads slick with water and drivers anxious to make it to work on time have made both the highways and surface streets difficult and dangerous to travel, […]

Buckle Up: Holiday Driving Accidents on the Rise as Thanksgiving Approaches

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | November 13, 2012

The end of the year is characterized by many changes. Events like a change in weather and temperature, coupled with daylight savings time serve to both symbolically usher in the holidays and bolster the economy, especially since consumers are more prone to willingly open their wallets in preparation for Christmas. However, aside from these things, […]

Police Resort to Spying on Distracted Motorists in Order to Curb Car Accidents

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | November 8, 2012

Georgia is one of 38 states that currently have a ban on texting while driving. Previously, we’ve discussed the distracted driving law that passed in Georgia nearly two years ago. As a recap, current prohibitions include: – Text messaging banned for all drivers. Fines of $150. – Drivers under the age of 18 prohibited from […]

Meningitis Scandal Sparks Conversations about Regulation Reform in the Medical Arena

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | October 10, 2012

The United States has recently seen one of the most distressing and deadly outbreaks of fungal meningitis in years. While not contagious, fungal meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord with symptoms include headache, fever and nausea, and even death. This particular outbreak has gradually morphed into a medical […]

Million Dollar Settlement Reached in Medical Privacy Violation Case: Patient Privacy Pivotal for Personal Injury Plaintiffs

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 13, 2012

Often, when a person finds themselves on the injured end of a car wreck, plaintiff’ personal injury attorneys know that a significant part of the pre-litigation and/or settlement process is gaining access to the medical records of their clients. Medical records are important for several reasons. For one, they provide documentation of previous injuries, thereby […]

Georgia Supreme Court Elects to Uphold State Tort Reform Law That Divvies Up Damage Awards To Plaintiffs In Premises Liability Cases

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | August 23, 2012

A small victory for property owners took place in the legal arena this summer. In July, Georgia’s Supreme Court upheld the validity of a key tort reform law that permits juries to consider “the fault of [a personal injury plaintiff’s] assailants and apportion the amount of the damages based on the percentage of all those […]