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In a terrifying car accident, a Georgia automobile careened into a crowd at a north Georgia auto action and sent more than a dozen people to the hospital, including at least six with serious injuries. If you've been injured in a car accident, contact a Georgia automobile accident attorney to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

According to the Associated Press, the Volvo's accelerator stuck as the car was being driven into the hall for dealers to bid on it.

Recently, Toyota recalled and suspended sales on 3.1 million cars as a result of accelerator problems. In many accelerator defect cases, floor mat interference has been blamed. However, electronic malfunction or electro-magnetic interference has also been suggested as the source of the sudden acceleration problem.

Possible injuries from automobile accidents include wrongful death, brain injury, paralysis, and burns.

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According to WTOCTV, on Monday night a church van and a semi-tractor trailer collided on Highway 80 at the intersection of Old River Road in Effingham County. A pick-up truck whose driver was later charged with a DUI knocked down a stop sign. Moments later, a van was carrying several young people from a local church and went through the intersection and right into the path of an oncoming semi. The semi collided with the van, causing the van to roll into a ditch. The pick-up also ended up in a ditch and the driver took off on foot.

The driver and the passengers in the van were treated and released. One person sustained a knee injury and will receive additional medical attention.
The driver of the van was charged with DUI, fleeing the scene of the accident, hit and run and attempted burglary.

Fortunately in this case, the injuries appear minor. However, if you've been in an automobile accident, even if you believe your injuries are minimal, it's important to receive medical attention and contact a dedicated automobile accident attorney immediately. Sometimes injuries that seem minor at first may have lasting effects. Some common injuries as a result of intersection accidents and head-on collisions include head injuries, neck, and back injuries and spinal cord injuries.

Further, many factors exist in this Georgia intersection accident case - much like in any other automobile accident - which may impact fault. It's crucial to hire an experienced Georgia auto accident attorney to conduct a thorough investigation and to evaluate how all of the factors impact fault and your chances of receiving just compensation.

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Studies show that texting while driving increases your chances of crashing by 20 times. Even using your phone in a hands-free mode is dangerous since it's a "cognitive distraction" which may decrease driving performance. In fact, texting and other distracted driving account for nearly 80% of all automobile accidents.
The effects of car accidents can be devastating. Crashes may results in death and catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, paralysis and severe burns.

According to the Department of Transportation cell phones are involved in 1.6 million accidents a year, causing half a million injuries and 6,000 deaths.

Teens are especially hard hit. Just this past December a Georgia teenager died while texting his girlfriend. Statistics show the motor vehicle death rate of teens caused by cell phones is 21 percent and rising by 4 percent a year.

A bill aimed at Georgia teens passed the Georgia House last March, but has since stalled. Two more texting bills desgined to ban texting while driving have been introduced. Because of the extreme risks involved, It's crucial we pass these laws to ensure the safety of our Georgia roadways and drivers.

Texting accidents are not limited to automobile accidents. Driver texting has been found as a culprit in trucking accidents, bus accidents and train accidents. In order to address this growing problem, in late January the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it would ban drivers of commercial vehicles from using their cell phone to send text message, effective immediately. Truck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2750.

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February 7 though February 13, 2010 marks burn awareness week. This week is designed to educate individuals and families about the dangers of burn injuries and teach burn prevention skills.

Burn injuries are one of the top causes of unintentional death in the United States. Last year alone approximately 2.4 million burn injuries were reported.
Burn injuries range in severity from least (first degree) to most (third degree). Burn injuries are complicated because they affect not only skin but also muscles, nerves, blood vessels and bone. Burn injuries are serious and can lead to debilitating and lifelong issues such as disfigurement, scarring and pain. Oftentimes, burns are due to the negligent or reckless conduct of another person or entity.

Burns can result from a variety of sources, including but not limited to:
• Car, truck and motorcycle accidents
• Cooking accidents
• Unattended cigarettes
• Work-place accidents
• Electric wiring problems
• Defective products
• Chemical exposure

Burn awareness week provides an opportunity to focus on burn prevention and take some simple steps to prevent burns in our environment.

Some home safety tips include:
• Have an emergency escape plan
• Place smoke detectors on each level of your home
• Avoid wearing loose-fitting long sleeves while cooking
• Don't leave food unattended while cooking
• Replace all worn cords and appliance
• Unplug all electrical tools when not in use

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