Have you been involved in a car accident in Georgia? If the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) responded to the scene of your collision, you may be wondering how to obtain a copy of the official GSP accident report prepared by the responding officer. There are a few different ways to obtain a crash report from the Georgia State Patrol. You...
Continue ReadingGeorgia is home to over 7.5 million drivers and over 50,000 miles of roads. Accidents are bound to happen with so many drivers on these roads at once. Unfortunately, too many accidents could be avoided if drivers followed the rules of the road. For example, a driver might change lanes improperly and collide with another car. The skilled Conyers...
Continue ReadingBrain injuries after an auto accident are, unfortunately, far too common. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 69,000 deaths in the United States are caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually. Additionally, motor vehicle collisions are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries in the...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are always a distressing experience. When the other driver is unlicensed and uninsured, the situation becomes even more complicated. Georgia law requires all drivers to possess a valid license and carry insurance. Unfortunately, many drivers in Georgia are uninsured, or drive on an invalid license. Neither changes how you determine who is liable for causing a car...
Continue ReadingSideswipe accidents occur when two vehicles parallel to each other collide. Typically, a failure to yield the right of way is to blame, but there is often a question as to who had the right of way, to begin with. Generally, the vehicle that hits the other is legally liable, though this is not always true. Here, we’ll cover...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can happen in an instant. Before you know it, your car is crushed and you are in severe pain. What can you do if you weren’t at fault for the collision? The initial steps you take are the same as in any car accident—swap insurance information, call the police and collect evidence for your case. But documenting...
Continue ReadingIn 2020, motor vehicle accidents were the second leading cause of hospitalizations and ER visits in Georgia. Back injuries, like bulging or herniated discs, are some of the most frequent injuries suffered by accident victims. While those injuries can be fairly common, no two car accidents are the same, so it can be hard to determine the average bulging...
Continue ReadingA car accident report is an important document to help illustrate the circumstances of a collision. Not only are accident reports helpful, Georgia requires anyone involved in an accident where injury or property damage occurs to make a report of the accident within ten days. The failure to report an accident is subject to a $25 fine. If someone...
Continue ReadingChildren are some of the most vulnerable members of society. When a child makes a bad decision, and their actions result in a car accident that injures someone else, the consequences can be crushing. It’s also devastating when someone else’s negligent behavior causes an accident that injures a child. While it won’t fix everything, if you were in a...
Continue ReadingHiring an attorney after you are injured in a car wreck is not required by law. You, do, however, have the right to hire legal representation at any time throughout the process of making an insurance claim or pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. Victims have a variety of reasons for seeking legal counsel, including want to focus on their...
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