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 you as responsible for the incident. You may be...
Continue ReadingUnder Georgia law, a motorist cannot have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher when in possession of a motor vehicle. If a driver is under 21, then Georgia’s zero-tolerance laws apply. Anyone with a BAC over the allowable limit is considered intoxicated and can be prosecuted for DUI. As the statistics below show, drunk driving is...
Continue ReadingRear-end collisions can happen anywhere, though they are most common at intersections and in parking lots. Being rear-ended can cause considerable damage, not only to your vehicle but also to your body. If someone has struck you from behind, you should be prepared for a lengthy recovery and a possibly frustrating experience getting compensation for your claim. For help...
Continue ReadingAfter a car collision, you need to take certain steps to protect your right to compensation. If you don’t, then it is much harder for your accident lawyer to get the information needed to negotiate fair compensation on your behalf. For this reason, we offer a checklist that you should keep handy in your glove compartment box in the...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can happen in an instant, and before you know it your car is crushed and you are in severe pain. What do you do if you were not at fault for the collision? Fortunately, the steps you take are the same as in any car accident—swap insurance information, call the police and collect evidence for your case....
Continue ReadingDriving is a dangerous activity, and motorists must give it their entire attention. Unfortunately, technology has intruded so much so that some drivers think it is perfectly acceptable to send or read a text while a vehicle is moving. In 2018, Georgia passed the “Hands Free Law” to rein in texting and driving. This law that took effect on...
Continue ReadingImagine you were just involved in a major Georgia car accident. In the days immediately following the crash, you start to develop severe headaches. You suspect that you have suffered a concussion. When you call your primary care doctor, you are surprised to find out they do not treat car accident victims. Next, you attempt to make an appointment...
Continue ReadingCar accidents that involve government workers Accidents and their repercussions are an ever-reoccurring fact of life. Some accidents leave personal injury victims with moderate to severe injuries or loss of property, and it only makes sense that who caused the crash should be in charge of paying for the damage that the accident caused. The best way to ensure...
Continue ReadingThe dangers of driving while intoxicated are well-publicized, but a new form of distracted driving could be even more deadly: texting and driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that texting while driving is more dangerous than driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08, which is considered legally intoxicated it almost every state.In fact, a collision is...
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