Georgia Auto Accident Statistics
Unfortunately, each year thousands of Georgians are hurt or killed in auto accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, Atlanta roadways are among the most dangerous in the country. In fact, in 2013, I-285 had the most fatal accidents per mile than any other interstate. Georgia was also the seventh-worst state in […]
Questions for a PI Attorney About a Big Truck Accident
Getting into an accident with a large commercial truck can be life-altering. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 4,311 large trucks and buses involved in fatal crashes, which was an eight percent increase from the previous year. In total that year, there were 415,000 reported crashes, and 83,000 of those resulted in […]
Rear-end Collision: Whose Fault is It?
A rear-end collision is one in which one car crashes into the back of another vehicle. It is most often the fault of the driver who crashes into the back of the other vehicle, but this isn’t always the case. In fact, there may be some scenarios where the front driver may be at fault. […]
Has Amusement Park Safety Improved?
According to the Amusement Park and Attractions Industry, there are more than 400 amusement parks and attractions in the United States. Heading to the amusement park is one of the ultimate fun summer activities for families, and millions of people head to attractions like Disney World, Universal Studios, Six Flags, or Cedar Point each year. […]
Hit and Run Compensation in Georgia
It’s never easy to deal with the aftermath of a car accident, but it can be especially difficult to know what to do after a hit-and-run accident. And it looks like hit-and-run accidents are on the rise: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that the number of fatal hit-and-run accidents rose from 1,274 in 2009 […]
Understanding Arbitration
You probably have a general understanding of how the legal process works: Some cases are civil, some are criminal, one person (plaintiff) sues another (defendant), and a team of lawyers will help each side and argue their case as to why each one is right. When you think of the legal process, you likely think […]
Common Burn Injuries
The American Burn Association (ABA) estimates that 500,000 people receive treatment for burn injuries in the U.S. every single year. Although burn injuries have a survival rate of 94%, they can still be devastating injuries to go through. A burn is what happens when your body tissue gets damaged—and the severity of the injury can […]
When a Medical Product is Recalled
We’ve come a long way in the fields of medicine, science, and healthcare. Doctors and researchers have been able to find cures and paths to wellness for diseases and cancers that have afflicted humans for decades and centuries using tools like medicine, medical devices, and healthcare IT products. While most of the time these medical […]
Back Injuries from a Rear-end Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board reported in 2012 that there were 1.7 million rear-end crashes that injured 500,000 people and resulted in fatalities for 1,700. While you may not think that a rear-end crash is serious, they can be seriously dangerous for drivers and passengers—even when traveling at relatively low speeds. A rear-end collision is one of […]
Brain Injury Recovery Rate
A brain injury is a devastating diagnosis and can sometimes be difficult to manage. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, there are two types of acquired brain injury (a brain injury that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma): traumatic brain injury causes and non-traumatic brain injury causes. A traumatic brain […]
