Drunk driving accidents or accidents involving drivers under the influence of drugs can be life-altering events for the victims. The damages caused by an accident can be exacerbated by the fact the at-fault driver was under the influence, and often leads to long-term trauma for the injured party.

With the growth of the Beltline in Atlanta and the explosion of bike friendly road-ways, biking is a healthy and fun way to experience the city. Offering a unique networks of bike paths and trails, Metro Atlanta has a burgeoning bike culture. Unfortunately, with more and more bikes on the road, more accidents are happening every day.

Whether it be school buses, Marta buses, tour buses, or airport buses, buses drive alongside with us on the road every day. While bus accidents are rare, they can lead to serious injuries due to their size and weight and because the drivers can be distracted by their passengers. These accidents are more frequent in larger cities or around college campuses, especially to pedestrians and bicyclists.

At Hollingsworth Injury Law, our compassionate team has extensive experience litigating complex personal injury auto accident cases involving pedestrians, passenger vehicles, motorcycles, tractor trailers or commercial trucks, bus and/or public transportation accidents, bicycles, etc. We have recovered MILLIONS of dollars for our clients. Our law firm is committed to assisting the injured victims and seeking all available compensation. We stand by our clients each step of the way and guide you through a resolution. We are here to help.

In 2017 alone, over 4,700 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks, per the Federal Carrier Safety Administration. Many of these crashes were due to mechanical issues with the trucks like brake failures and tire problems, but a large portion of tractor-trailer and large truck accidents occur due to the condition of the driver. Too often, tractor-trailer and commercial truck drivers are driving while overworked, on an unfamiliar route, or even under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These issues can lead to traumatic accidents causing serious injuries or death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Georgia automobile accidents have led to over 3,000 deaths in 2016 and 2017 alone. Countless accidents lead to serious and permanent injuries due. While measures like Georgia’s Hands-Free law are implemented to reduce these numbers, more drivers get on Georgia’s road’s every day and are causing auto accidents. Innocent people are injured due to negligent drivers every hour, with most injuries occurring in the Atlanta and Metro-Atlanta areas.