Crashes at intersections are common. According to the data collected and published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents reported in the United States happen in or around an intersection. While a crash can occur at any intersection, certain intersections are high-risk…
Most motor vehicle accident claims are handled by insurance companies. With that in mind, you may be surprised to find out that Georgia law generally prohibits you from filing a personal injury lawsuit directly against a defendant’s insurance company unless there is an unsatisfied judgment. In fact, if you file…
Yes. An injured victim can make an insurance claim with many different companies, depending on the circumstances of the crash. At our firm, we have often seen multiple insurance policies in play. In many ways, this is ideal, since it increases the likelihood that our client will receive just compensation…
Some people lie. It’s a sad fact, but one we need to deal with. If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, the other motorist might falsely claim that you were to blame. Even worse, the police officer who responds to the accident might agree with the motorist and tag…
Bicycles are a great form of exercise, recreation, and transportation—especially when the weather improves. Unfortunately, bicycles also have the potential to be dangerous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 475,000 people suffer bicycle-related injuries every year. A disproportionate share of these injuries occurs during the…
In order to slow the transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Georgia Department of Public Health strongly recommends social distancing. State and local governments have put a number of different restrictions on businesses to control the outbreak. Unfortunately, the pandemic has created some unique, often difficult challenges for small businesses. At…
Many people are being impacted in their daily work routines due to the pandemic which means children and families. There are many unknown factors such as when they will return to work or if they will have money for their next meal. It is important for those able to volunteer…
Accidents are expensive, and waiting around for a settlement can be difficult. If an injured victim cannot work while they recuperate, then the financial stress they feel becomes only that much more intense. Unsurprisingly, one of the first questions accident victims ask us involves the timeline for receiving compensation. An…
Another term for totaled is “total loss.” In many states, a statute spells out when a vehicle is considered a total loss after an accident. This matters, because an insured will not have to go get their vehicle repaired when it is a total loss. Instead, they usually get a…
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting communities all across the globe. The Georgia Department of Public Health has already confirmed 33,833 cases of COVID-19 in our state as of May 10th. Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak is not over yet—more cases are expected to arise in the coming days and weeks. On…
