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Delivery Truck Brakes Fail And Hits MotoristPosted on 4/19/2012
Georgia Ranked 5th in the Nation for Seniors Killed in Car AccidentsPosted on 4/19/2012
Lack of Prosecution Plagues Worker’s Comp Cases In Nation’s CrossroadsPosted on 4/19/2012
Senate Pushes for Stricter Driving Rules for TeensPosted on 4/19/2012
Coweta County Car Crash Sends Four to Hospital with InjuriesPosted on 4/17/2012
Clayton County Deputy Injured in Alleged Head-on Drunk Driving CrashPosted on 4/3/2012
5-Year-Old Child Dies in Decatur County Car CrashPosted on 3/24/2012
Where 2011 Fatal Crashes Occurred Over Thanksgiving Weekend in GeorgiaPosted on 12/25/2011
Atlanta Among Cities With Most Car Accident Injuries and DeathsPosted on 12/23/2011
Four Teenage Girls Hurt in Coweta County CrashPosted on 12/19/2011

Safety Questions to Ask Before Buying an Electric Car in Atlanta

Are you in the market for a new car? Are you concerned about the seemingly ever rising price of gas or the effect of traditional automobiles on the environment?

Are You Considering an Electric Car?

There are a lot of good things about electric cars and they may be a choice worth considering. However, our Atlanta car accident lawyers urge all consumers to carefully consider safety features as well as gas mileage when they are in the market for a new vehicle.

Ask Safety Questions Before Purchasing an Electric Car

Before purchasing an electric car, it is important to do some research and find out:

How long it takes the vehicle to stop. Braking distances may be longer on some electric cars because of their weight.
What kind of tires the car requires. Some electric cars may have tires that do not meet the safety standards of gasoline run cars.
How fast the vehicle can go. Will you be able to safely merge on to the highway and keep up with traffic?
How long you can drive without recharging. Getting stuck on the side of the road can be a dangerous, even life threatening, event.

The answers to these questions may not only influence which car you purchase but also how safe you will be traveling Atlanta area roads.

Contact an Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney if You’ve Been Injured

Whether you are injured in an electric car or a traditional car, you may be entitled to damages if your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligent or intentional actions. For more information about your legal rights after an Atlanta car crash, and how to protect those rights, please read our FREE book: 4 Common Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Georgia Car or Truck Claim and please contact an experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer today at 1.770.518.1133 to schedule a free consultation.