What Is an “Underride” Accident?
An underride accident occurs when a portion of a passenger car collides with and slides underneath the truck. These types of accidents can be particularly deadly, as it is possible that the passenger vehicle’s roof can be sliced off entirely. Some trucks are equipped with “underride guards” intended to reduce the risk of serious…
Hit and Run: The Basics
If you’ve been involved in an accident, you know that the matter of fault is likely to be discussed. What can you do, though, when the other party doesn’t stick around long enough to take responsibility for what has happened? This is a question asked by many who are involved in hit and run…
Teen’s Leg Amputated While Pushing Stuck Car
A 14-year-old girl lost a portion of her leg when she was hit by a car Thursday afternoon in Cobb County. The girl, whose name was not released, may have been attempting to push her family’s car on an icy road when she was hit by a vehicle that was unable to stop, police…
Consequences of a Hit and Run
Operating a vehicle is a huge responsibility. People who get behind the wheel have an obligation to act ethically at all times. They need to be aware of what they’re doing at every single second. A slip can hurt or even kill someone. If someone is hurt as a result of a driver’s actions,…
Common Injuries Suffered by Hit and Run Victims
Everyone is aware that fleeing the scene of a traffic accident is not only morally wrong but also against the law. However, there are still many cases of hit and runs happening following an accident, making them much more common than you may realize. Whether you were struck while in a vehicle, on a…
Scott Monge Discusses Neighborhood Reaction to Callous Hit-And-Run
Hit-and-runs that occur on busy roads during the daytime often leave witnesses who call police. In some cases, witnesses have been able to stop or even apprehend the guilty driver. In these instances, victims have higher chances of surviving because they receive aid quickly. However, hit-and-runs that occur on less-trafficked roads during the night…
Scott Monge News Roundup: Negligence and Car Accidents
There are many types of negligent behavior that can cause a serious car accident. Most people know about drunk driving and texting behind the wheel, but there are many other problems that can lead to severe injuries. For instance, speeding is one of the most common forms of reckless driving, and victims of speeding drivers may have…
Scott Monge Examines Two Recent Car Accidents in Georgia That Ended in Tragedy
According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the number of fatal traffic accidents on Georgia’s roads has declined over recent years. In 2005, there were a total of 1,729 fatalities on the state’s roads due to traffic accidents, and each subsequent year has shown a decline of between 50 to 100 fatalities….
Scott Monge Explains How Police Identified Missing Student
According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the accident rates on the state’s roads remain high. The most recent figures indicate that there are 1,223 deaths on Georgia’s roads each year. Of these, one-third involved speeding or alcohol-impaired driving, and 130 pedestrians died in crashes over the same period. What these numbers…