I live and practice law in Atlanta, Georgia. My Atlanta accident law firm helps Atlanta citizens put their lives back together after the devastation of an injury. I love what I do and I do what I love! I am so thankful for the privilege of serving my clients.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
London Scooter Safety Program Is A Great Model For Atlanta Police Departments
ScooterSafe-London is a program going on in England where experienced police officers train riders in scooter safety with the goal of reducing the number of scooter riders killed and seriously injured. I think it would be fantastic if Atlanta area police departments launched similar programs.
The program covers issues like hazard awareness, conspicuity and safety in riding equipment and clothing, and what to do in the event of a collision. The target audience is riders who operate mopeds and scooters up to 250cc.
I think Atlanta needs a vision for a transition to lighter and smaller vehicles, like scooters, motorcycles and bicycles. A program like this would fill a need to help novice riders gain the skills needed to reduce the incidence of accident and injury.
The program covers issues like hazard awareness, conspicuity and safety in riding equipment and clothing, and what to do in the event of a collision. The target audience is riders who operate mopeds and scooters up to 250cc.
I think Atlanta needs a vision for a transition to lighter and smaller vehicles, like scooters, motorcycles and bicycles. A program like this would fill a need to help novice riders gain the skills needed to reduce the incidence of accident and injury.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Atlanta Scooterists Would Benefit From Exclusive Motorcycle Lanes (EMLs)
Scootering is a passion for many in Atlanta. But most Atlanta streets were not designed with a passion for scooters. The unfortunate result of that lack of passion? Injury and death for scooterists.
Atlanta is, without a doubt, a gas-guzzling, car-loving city. But the times they are a-changin' and we would do well to have future transportation plans include alternatives for smaller vehicles like scooters.
Here is one idea that might be a partial solution - Exclusive Motorcycle Lanes (EMLs). EMLs are special lanes for small vehicles like scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles. The advantages of such lanes include a reduction in accidents (and therefore injury and death), less congestion in other lanes of travel, creation of an incentive for more people to get on their scooters and bikes, and reduction of air pollution (the more scooters we have on the road the less gas guzzling cars we have on the roads).
EMLs are found in cities across the world, London (photo above) to name one. They are more common in Asia. But they are not as of yet being taken seriously in the United States. I think they should be!
Atlanta is, without a doubt, a gas-guzzling, car-loving city. But the times they are a-changin' and we would do well to have future transportation plans include alternatives for smaller vehicles like scooters.
Here is one idea that might be a partial solution - Exclusive Motorcycle Lanes (EMLs). EMLs are special lanes for small vehicles like scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles. The advantages of such lanes include a reduction in accidents (and therefore injury and death), less congestion in other lanes of travel, creation of an incentive for more people to get on their scooters and bikes, and reduction of air pollution (the more scooters we have on the road the less gas guzzling cars we have on the roads).
EMLs are found in cities across the world, London (photo above) to name one. They are more common in Asia. But they are not as of yet being taken seriously in the United States. I think they should be!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Should I Wait To See What The Insurance Company Offers Before Hiring an Attorney?
Nearly every week day, I sit in my Atlanta law office and talk to folks who have been involved in car accidents or other types of trauma that lead to injuries. Many times they have not yet hired an attorney and are wondering if they should.
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