On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jan 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. The average passenger vehicle, by contrast, tips the scale at just over 4,000 pounds. As such, if you have a collision with a tractor-trailer, you may...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Dec 20, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
It is no secret that many accidents involving a car and a motorcycle occur because the car driver did not see the motorcyclist. This means that being noticed on Georgia roads can be the difference between getting home in one piece and ending up in a horrific accident....
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Nov 16, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Even though the Smyrna area has beautiful autumns and mild winters, the weather can turn nasty. As you prepare for your end-of-year holidays, you must realize that black ice is just around the corner. If you are not careful, you may have a serious car accident or a...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Oct 21, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
To drive a motorcycle in Georgia is an exciting endeavor. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous endeavor. Often, a major excuse after a motorcycle accident is that the driver could not see the motorcyclist. Science Daily claims that this may have something to do...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Sep 10, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In late August, a pickup truck drove off an overpass on Akers Road and landed in the middle of I-75. While accident investigators have not yet completed their investigation, excessive speed may have been a factor in the accident. That is, the truck’s driver may have...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Aug 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are many reasons to love riding a motorcycle in the state of Georgia, but the reality of the situation is that it is a dangerous pastime. No matter how many precautions you take before you let the rubber hit the road, it is possible that something unforeseen...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jul 30, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Passenger vehicles have a number of safety features to prevent rollovers. Because this type of accident is less common, you probably do not spend much if any time worrying about making a mistake that sends your vehicle rolling. Truck drivers, on the other hand, must...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jun 25, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are many reasons to love riding a motorcycle. First of all, the nexus of machine and man is one of the most (legally) intoxicating ways to enjoy all of the scenic drives we have in Georgia. However, it’s important to keep reality in mind when you are...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jun 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
With no metal shell, seatbelt or airbags for protection, a motorcyclist is highly vulnerable to injuries when a car or commercial truck collides with a motorcycle. If a truck or vehicle driver is at fault for causing the motorcycle accident, the law may entitle the...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | May 31, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries throughout the United States. However, many people fail to realize that they have suffered a brain injury after an accident which potentially makes the injury more serious. Brain injuries may not be...
