In 2017, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reported that motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death, secondary to an injury sustained in that wreck. Accidents are also the second leading cause of visits to the emergency room and subsequent hospitalizations in Georgia. If you have been involved in an automobile accident … Read More »
After a car accident, another driver’s insurance company may ask you to give a recorded statement about the accident. You are not legally required to do this, and it is almost never in your best interest. This is true even if you are sure you did not cause the accident and have nothing to hide. … Read More »
Witnessing a car accident can be terrifying and upsetting. Do your best to stay calm. Pull off the road in a safe place away from the accident and call 911. Then do what you can to help the victims. When the police arrive, give them a statement before you leave the scene. In the immediate … Read More »
After a car accident, call for emergency medical help if anyone needs it, and stay at the scene to talk to the police and gather information. In the days that follow, call your insurance company, see a doctor and schedule a consultation with a car accident lawyer. The actions you take after an accident can … Read More »
Georgia law requires you to report any car accident to the police if it involves more than $500 in property damage or anyone is injured or killed. If you don’t report an accident, you risk being unable to recover money for your injuries, and your insurance company may not cover you if someone else sues … Read More »
