In our news section you will find examples of auto and truck accidents, bicycle accidents and other cases from around the Atlanta area and throughout Georgia. Being informed about others’ cases and ordeals will help you to make the right decision about your personal injury case. Remember, though, each accident and case is different. If you've been involved in an accident and have questions about your rights, please contact the Dover Law Firm to schedule a no-charge, no-obligation consult with one of our experienced injury attorneys and be sure to request your free copy of Four Common Mistakes that Will Ruin Your Georgia Car or Truck Injury Claim.
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Ga. 400 Wreck Possibly Caused by Wrong-Way Driver Leaves One Dead and One HurtA wreck on Ga. 400 has left one person dead and another injured, the second serious accident caused by a wrong-way driver in less than two weeks.
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Scientists Invent Weather-Proof TiresThe next generation of tires may well have been premiered this year in Germany at the annual Hanover Fair, where scientists revealed what they have come to call “Adaptive Tires”, tires equipped with electronic sensors that allow them to reorient their features to suit the season, weather, and conditions in which you are driving.
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Star Boxer Severely Injured in Atlanta Motorcycle AccidentIn a tragic turn, professional welterweight boxer Paul Williams was injured several weeks ago in an Atlanta area motorcycle accident. Williams was reportedly thrown from his motorcycle on May 27th while riding in Marietta. He is said to have landed on his head and back, sustaining injuries that have currently rendered him paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors report that Williams is not expected to recover to an extent that he will likely return to the ring.
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2012 Ford F-150 Recall AlertFord has announced in recent weeks the recall of 101 vehicles in its 2012 Ford F-150 truck line. Ford is attributing the recall to a failure of the model’s passenger-side airbag’s occupancy classification software, an error that could lead to a failure of the airbag to properly deploy or, just as dangerously, an unwarranted release of the airbag while the vehicle is in motion.
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Males and Convertible Drivers Subject to Hearing LossA study conducted in the last several years describes how hearing loss can be caused or exacerbated by the operation of convertible automobiles. The persistent and high-volume exposure to whipping wind and the sound of the highway can wear away at an individual’s hearing over time.
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Weather Channel Works to Develop Engine Efficiency TechnologyThe Weather Channel has transitioned from its previous incarnation as a brief television stopover that viewers made before getting dressed or planning their days to a multi-dimensional media outlet, producing its own shows and original material on the topic of weather, creating smart phone apps, and building an ever-more-important presence on the internet.
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Jeep Wranglers, Chevy Malibu’s Recalled for Possible Equipment FailuresTwo separate recalls on popular American car models were issued in the past month. First, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the voluntary recall of over 67,000 2010 Jeep Wranglers due to the recognition of a problem with the vehicle’s transmission skid plate, which has proven capable of collecting debris.
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Summer Road Construction Likely to be ConsiderableResidents and commuters to the Metro Atlanta area should be advised that this summer seems likely to bring a considerable number of highway construction projects to its major interstates. The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that there will be no fewer than 20 highway construction projects underway during the busy summer months, many of which are scheduled in busy areas of the city that see high volumes of traffic and are often already prone to rush hour build-ups.
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Red Light Myth Debunked?It has often been argued by the detractors of increasing traffic regulation that efforts by transportation departments to prevent drivers from running red lights—shorter yellow lights, intersection cameras—lead to increases in rear-end collisions, as drivers are more prone to sudden stops and misjudgments of timing.
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Subaru Introduces New System to Avoid Frontal CollisionsSubaru has introduced a new high-tech safety feature, called EyeSight, with their latest editions of the Outback and Liberty models, one that could save many drivers from devastating frontal collisions, whether with other vehicles, pedestrians, and obstructions in the road.
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Top Safety Picks for 2013 Ace Front, Side, and Rear Collision TestsEach year, safety reports by industry-leading reviewers are eagerly anticipated as each auto manufacturer aspires to call its latest models safety award winners—a particular benefit to those models which are designed and intended for the crucial family vehicle market.
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Waycross Man Faces Multiple Charges After Fatal Pierce County CrashLearn about the victims of a serious crash and the multiple charges facing a Waycross man after a Pierce County car accident earlier this month.