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Augusta Summer Road Trip Accidents: What Injured Drivers Should Know Before Filing a Claim

Augusta Summer Road Trip Accidents: What Injured Drivers Should Know Before Filing a Claim

Summer in Augusta, Georgia, and nearby areas of South Carolina brings an increase in tourism, family vacations, and weekend road trips. While these trips are meant to be enjoyable, they also bring higher accident risks. Drivers can face congested highways, unpredictable road conditions, and long stretches of unfamiliar routes. Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers is dedicated […]

Heat-Related Truck Driver Fatigue and the Risk of Summer Highway Accidents

Heat-Related Truck Driver Fatigue and the Risk of Summer Highway Accidents

Summer heat can make truck driver fatigue worse by increasing dehydration, physical stress, irritability, slower reaction time, and the risk of drowsy driving. On busy routes around Augusta, including I-20, I-520, Gordon Highway, and nearby South Carolina highways, a tired commercial driver may need only a few seconds of inattention to cause a serious crash. […]

Fourth of July Travel and Car Accidents: Why Crash Risks Increase in Late June

Fourth of July Travel and Car Accidents: Why Crash Risks Increase in Late June

Crash risks often rise before the Fourth of July because late June brings heavier traffic, longer road trips, distracted driving, impaired driving, and unfamiliar routes. In Georgia and South Carolina, holiday travelers may face congestion on I-20, I-520, I-95, local Augusta corridors, and routes leading toward lakes, beaches, and family gatherings. A crash during this […]

Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers Named to UGA’s 2026 Bulldog 100

Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers Named to UGA’s 2026 Bulldog 100

Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that we have been recognized as part of the University of Georgia’s 2026 Bulldog 100, an annual list honoring the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA alumni. The Bulldog 100 program celebrates business leaders who have demonstrated outstanding growth, leadership, and commitment to excellence. This year’s […]

Comprehensive Guide to Handling Motorcycle Accidents in Augusta, GA

Comprehensive Guide to Handling Motorcycle Accidents in Augusta, GA

Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers in Augusta, GA, frequently assist clients involved in motorcycle accidents, guiding them through complex legal and insurance processes while ensuring their rights are fully protected. Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries, expensive medical bills, and prolonged recovery periods, making it essential for victims to understand the steps to take immediately […]

Beaufort County’s Proposed $780 Million Road Improvement Plan: What Residents Need to Know

Beaufort County's Proposed $780 Million Road Improvement Plan: What Residents Need to Know

Beaufort County leaders are moving forward with a proposed $780 million transportation sales tax referendum that could appear on the November ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would fund dozens of road improvement projects across Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Port Royal, and surrounding communities. Supporters argue that growing traffic congestion and aging infrastructure […]