A car accident death is extremely challenging mentally and emotionally. While dealing with the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to focus on what happens in the aftermath of the accident. Our lawyers explain what you can do and how you can recover a settlement for wrongful death. After a fatal car … Read More »
On the surface, aggressive driving and road rage may seem like two sides of the same coin. In reality, they are actually different. The connection between the words “rage” and “aggressive” may seem like they are one and the same, but they mean two separate things in the context of driving. This is not to … Read More »
Sideswipe accidents happen when one vehicle hits the side of another car traveling in the same direction. Sideswipe collisions typically occur when one driver is changing lanes or merging onto a road. From a legal standpoint, the most important fact is who was at-fault for the sideswipe accident. If you were injured in a sideswipe … Read More »
After a rear-end collision, the rear driver is usually assumed to be at fault. While that’s normally the case, there are exceptions where the front driver is liable. If you were injured in a rear-end collision, you’ll need to know who is at fault and responsible for the damages. Don’t assume one way or the … Read More »
Any time you pull onto an Atlanta road to drive, there’s a risk. After all, Atlanta has been ranked the seventh most dangerous U.S. city for drivers, and Atlanta drivers are over 40 percent more likely to get in a car accident compared to the U.S. average, according to NerdWallet. But there are certain parts … Read More »
In the state of Georgia, pedestrians have the right of way instead of cars when they are obeying the rules of the road. However, the state expects both the driver and the pedestrian to mind the rules of the road and do whatever is necessary to avoid a collision between the two. The pedestrian does … Read More »
One day, you’re driving along in the city of Atlanta when suddenly – bam! – you hit a pothole, damage your car, and are out hundreds, possibly even thousands, of dollars in repairs you never planned for. You may then ask yourself if you can sue the city if its road conditions lead to your … Read More »
If you are involved in an accident in the state of Georgia and your airbag deploys, it can save your life. However, sometimes an airbag malfunctions, which can cause injuries to your spinal column and neck, as well as your head, your eyes, and even your brain. You could even suffer whiplash because of an … Read More »
The human body is not designed to move at very high speeds—nor to suddenly stop. But in a car accident, that’s exactly what happens, and the results can be catastrophic. Below, we’ll discuss exactly what happens to the human body during a car accident, and how you can protect yourself. One word of warning: the … Read More »
Yes. A hernia, or herniated disc, is a painful type of back injury that has many possible causes. However, it’s not uncommon for a car accident to either cause a hernia, or make an existing hernia worse. A hernia is a particularly insidious car accident injury, because you don’t always feel it at first. You … Read More »
