What to Do If You Were a Passenger in a Car Accident
Passengers involved in serious car accidents often end up suffering lasting consequences. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, occupants of passenger vehicles account for a significant percentage of the reported auto injuries in Georgia. As a passenger in a car crash, it’s natural to feel anxious and uncertain about what to do […]
The Role of Witnesses in Car Accident Claims
If you’ve been in a car accident in an at-fault state like Georgia, the situation can be confusing and chaotic. Amid all the chaos, every detail still matters, particularly accounts from people who saw how the accident went down. Witnesses, in the context of motor vehicle crashes, can be a priceless resource who can shed […]
Defective Auto Parts and Product Liability in Car Accidents
In many auto accidents in Georgia, there’s somebody to blame. Often, driver errors, including drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving, are the leading contributing factors in car accidents. But what if neither you nor the other driver(s) involved are guilty of careless, negligent, or intentional malicious behavior behind the wheel? What if you got involved […]
How to Recover Damages From a Car Accident?
No matter where you live, motor vehicle crashes are an inevitable part of life. On Georgia’s roadways, anyone can find themselves at high risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries or even death. With approximately 387,444 police-reported crashes in Georgia in 2021 alone, knowing the types of damages you may recover if you sustain injuries in an […]
Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health cites auto accidents as the 2nd leading cause of ER visits and hospitalizations as well as the 2nd leading cause of injury deaths in Georgia in 2020, with accidents affecting both Georgians and visitors to the state. But what happens when you are involved in one? What should you […]
Comparative Negligence in Georgia Car Accidents
If you are involved in an accident, you may hear your attorney or the insurance adjuster use the term “comparative negligence.” But what does it mean, and how will comparative negligence affect your case? Personal injury cases, like motor vehicle accidents, are generally complicated and involve many variables. For this reason, it’s advisable to seek […]
How Does a Workplace Injury Affect Your Insurance?
On-the-job accidents in Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia can have devastating consequences, particularly for workers whose catastrophic injuries prevent them from going back to work temporarily or permanently. In addition to the physical harm that you sustain, a workplace injury can result in costly medical bills for treatments, surgeries, and medications, as well as lost […]
A Guide to Truck Accident Claims in Georgia
Tragedies resulting from truck accidents are all too common occurrences. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s statistics reveal a grim reality: of the approximately 494,000 police-reported truck accidents in 2021, there were 110,00 injury crashes and 5,149 fatal wrecks. As seasoned truck accident lawyers, we’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of these collisions caused by […]
I-75: One of Georgia’s Most Dangerous Interstates
Living in Georgia presents its own set of driving challenges. Georgia, like many other states in the U.S., is home to hundreds of car accidents that result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities every year. In a recent report, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) cited motor vehicle crashes as the second-leading cause of emergency […]
What Happens if I’m Partially at Fault for a Car Accident?
When car accidents occur, it’s not uncommon for situations where more than one party bears some responsibility for the incident. While accidents may often result from a single driver’s mistake, cases involving shared responsibility are prevalent. So, what if you were partially at fault for a car accident? Can you still get compensation? Georgia law […]
