Personal Injury

US Car Accident Wrongful Deaths Hit Record Highs in First Quarter of 2022

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 19, 2022

The first three months of 2022 had more devastating news for American motorists with traffic and car accident wrongful deaths during this period of time hitting a 20-year high.  All estimates seem to suggest that far from offering hope for the future, the news on the traffic safety front does not seem to be getting […]

Car Accident Prevention Tips for the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 14, 2022

The weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for teen drivers.  Safety organizations are asking parents to pay attention to their children’s driving habits in order to reduce the risk of fatal auto accidents. Car accidents are a major risk for teen drivers. The […]

Calls for Stricter SUV Standards to Prevent Car Accidents

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 12, 2022

A US Senator is calling on the federal administration to strengthen frontal visibility standards for SUVs in order to prevent the kind of auto accidents caused when drivers are unable to see child pedestrians walking in front of the SUV. This visibility issue has resulted in pedestrian accidents which, all too often, result in the […]

Do To-go Cocktails Increase the Risk of DUI Car Accidents?

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 8, 2022

Last year, Georgia made it legal for commercial establishments to sell to-go alcoholic drinks in sealed containers.  There have been concerns, however, that  to-go alcoholic drinks can increase a motorist’s risk of driving under the influence of alcohol and being involved in an auto accident. The demand for alcoholic drinks which are sold in containers […]

Feds Launch Campaign to Prevent Speeding- Related Car Accidents

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 6, 2022

Spurred by a recent spike in the number of people being killed in car accidents caused directly by speeding motorists, the federal administration is taking long awaited action. It is launching a nationwide campaign that specifically targets drivers who may be at risk of driving at reckless speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently […]

Georgia Records 20 Highway Car Accident Deaths over Fourth of July Fourth Weekend

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | August 12, 2022

There were a total of 20 deaths recorded in auto accidents across the state of Georgia over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Georgia Department of Public Safety recently released statistics related to the number of car accidents and deaths that occurred within the state’s borders over this year’s Fourth of July weekend.  The […]

New Report Provides Guidance to States to Prevent Distracted Driving Auto Accidents

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | July 28, 2022

The Governor’s Highway Safety Association has released a new report that provides recommendations to state highway offices on steps that they can take to reduce the incidence of distracted driving. A significant number of car accidents are caused by drivers who are distracted due to their use of telephones, radios, eating and other activities in […]

Georgia DOT Partners with 43 Key Seconds Initiative to Prevent Car Accident Deaths

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | July 14, 2022

The Georgia Department of Transportation is partnering with the Lutzie 43 Foundation in a new campaign to reduce the number of people seriously injured or killed in car accidents every year. The Lutzie 43 Foundation launched the 43 Key Seconds campaign after the wrongful death of a much- loved family member in a traffic accident […]

2021 Traffic Accident Deaths Highest on Record since 2005

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 1, 2022

News on the traffic safety front seems to be getting worse. The federal administration recently released its estimates of traffic accident deaths for last year, and the numbers are the highest on record in more than a decade. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its projected estimate of traffic accident fatalities that occurred […]

What Bruce Willis’ Aphasia Diagnosis tells us About Brain Injury

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | May 15, 2022

Hollywood star Bruce Willis’ family recently confirmed that the beloved actor is suffering from aphasia, a cognitive disorder that can affect a person’s ability to understand speech and even speak properly.  The condition can sometimes be linked to a past brain injury. Willis’ family recently confirmed that the actor is suffering from aphasia. This is […]