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Technology that once only found a place in futuristic movies has now become a reality. The momentum surrounding self-driving cars has increased over recent years, and drivers in Northern California may have already witnessed Google’s automotive project on the road. Unlike drivers, the car does not tire, become impatient, distracted or defensive when driving. Will this…

The U.S. Census Bureau last reported 13.1 million passenger car accidents and half a million accidents involving large trucks as of 2009. The traumatic results of these accidents include personal injuries, vehicle damage and other accident-related costs that can last far beyond the time of the initial collision. While every accident is unique, collisions involving…

Prominent Atlanta trial attorney Joseph A. Fried of Fried Goldberg LLC has made a $5,000 challenge grant toward purchases of Atlanta Police Department trauma kits. This program, announced Oct. 2 by the Buckhead Coalition, provides an emergency means for injured front-line police officers to stop loss of blood. The Coalition, supported by the related Atlanta area “downtown”…

Rules of the road and required vehicle maintenance for commercial truck drivers are imperative to uphold the safety of all those traveling on our roads and highways. Earlier this year, a California man named Daniel McGuire was killed on his commute to work when a tractor-trailer crashed into his car. A lawsuit has since been…

Millions of accidents occur annually due to distracted driving. Nowadays, fiddling with our cell phones is one of the most common examples of distracted driving. One upstate New York beverage distributer, DeCrescente Distributing Co., uses Cellcontrol, a call-blocking technology, to prevent this common problem from happening. Cell phones or tablets are disabled for use by…

The trauma of being involved in a trucking accident can have lasting effects that are physically, mentally and financially draining. One of the last things anyone might be considering is filing a claim against the responsible party, but it’s important to understand your legal options and the potential time limitations in this situation. Any compensation awarded as a result…

Last year, The Washington Post reported that “the average emergency room visit now costs 40 percent more than a month’s rent.” Hundreds of millions of people visit the emergency room each year, with about 43 percent of all hospital admissions originating in the ER. Costs will, of course, vary depending on the severity of an…

Two summers ago, Hunter Fellers, 31, collapsed into a pool at an assisted living apartment complex for adults with mental disabilities, and died. In January 2013, Fried Goldberg partner Michael Goldberg, working with Atlanta solo practitioner Andrew Goldner, filed a lawsuit against the apartment complex on behalf of Mary Fellers, the mother and estate administrator of…

Trucking accidents are traumatic, and the recovery that follows can be painful for anyone. If are involved in an accident with a big rig, chances are there are costs and complications that last far beyond the initial collision. The steps it takes to properly file a claim take time and discussion, all of which can turn…

Being a victim of an accident with a large truck can be traumatizing enough without the added stress of researching attorneys to file a claim. Simplify the selection process by keeping a few key things in mind when looking for a truck accident attorney to best represent you. What Makes a Good Truck Accident Attorney? Our…