Special Temptations for Teenagers to Use Alcohol

Teens are seventeen times more likely to be involved in car crashes when they have been drinking. The society Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that more than 40% of all tenth graders drink alcohol and that kids who start drinking at a young age are seven times more likely to be involved in alcohol-related crashes. (read more)

Moped License Requirements and DUIs

Mopeds are vehicles with propulsion powered pedals that contain seats or saddles for the use of the rider and no more than three wheels. Motorists who are charged with a DUI while operating a moped must understand that the license requirements for mopeds are unique in comparison to other vehicles. These license requirements were highlighted (read more)

Suspended License and DUI Charges

All too often, drivers in Georgia face suspended license and DUI charges. Recently, law enforcement in Georgia arrested a driver who collided into a law enforcement vehicle. The incident occurred when a law enforcement vehicle that was traveling on Interstate 20 in Douglas County at a speed of 70 miles per house was struck by (read more)

New Information About the Effect of DUI Accidents on Insurance

The Consumer Federation of America recently released a report comparing insurance rates for upper-income motorists with moderate-income motorists. The report found that GEICO and Progressive penalized moderate and lower-income drivers the worst, while State Firm was found to be the best. The study found that in 70% of the cases where a comparison was possible, (read more)

DUIs and Failure to Maintain Lane Charges

A motor vehicle was traveling in Marietta recently, when the driver swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic and struck another vehicle. The resulting collision was so substantial that one of the passengers in the oncoming vehicle died from injuries. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with first-degree vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, (read more)

Obstruction and DUIs

An unusual multiple-vehicle accident involving an intoxicated driver occurred recently in Georgia. The incident began when an intoxicated driver struck three vehicles in a parking lot. The driver then drove into an adjacent parking lot. After crossing another curb, the driver struck the base of a light pole, a phone pedestal, and a crosswalk signal. (read more)

DUI Drugs Less Safe Charges

At the beginning of September, a woman in Alpharetta drove her automobile through a park and almost struck a group of children playing on a sidewalk. The driver then collided with another vehicle before leaving the area. Georgia Law Enforcement noted that the woman appeared to be distracted by invisible birds. After receiving medical treatment, (read more)

Serious Injury by Vehicle in Georgia DUI Cases

Earlier this month, a driver under the influence of alcohol collided with another vehicle on Georgia Highway 20 in Bartow County. The collision caused both vehicles to end up in the median of the highway. The resulting injuries were substantial and resulted in the death of a woman and two children. The driver who caused (read more)

Driver Fatigue and DUIs in Atlanta

When drowsy motor vehicle drivers use alcohol, the results are frequently catastrophic. Recently, a driver was traveling in the northbound lane of Interstate 85 when he drifted into an emergency lane and struck the back of a parked law enforcement vehicle. The law enforcement vehicle was then pushed into another automobile which, at the time, (read more)

Open Container Charges in Georgia DUIs

Earlier this month, the Georgia State Patrol issued a warrant for the arrest of a motor vehicle driver who caused a catastrophic DUI accident on J. Frank Culpepper Road in Echols County. Since the event occurred, Georgia’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team has investigated exactly how the accident occurred. The team has determined that the driver, (read more)