Car accidents can alter the course of a person’s life in an instant. Brain injuries after a car accident can be exceedingly common. When a person’s head hits an airbag, window, or other part of the car, the brain moves back and forth within the skull. The person’s skull can break, or something can pierce their skull, damaging the...
Continue ReadingIf you hit your head or were jostled during a car accident, you may experience a headache. How long a headache should last after a car accident varies based on the type of injury sustained and many other factors.. It could last half an hour to a week or even months. The time a headache lasts after a car...
Continue ReadingMuchas personas usan el término “cobertura total”, pero ¿qué significa? En Georgia, todos los automovilistas deben tener al menos un seguro de cobertura mínima. Sin un seguro de cobertura mínima, un automovilista no puede registrar su vehículo, y podría recibir otras sanciones si sufre un accidente automovilístico. Sin embargo una cobertura mínima podría dejar a un automovilista en una...
Continue ReadingRollover accidents are among the most dangerous and potentially fatal types of car accidents. Those fortunate enough to survive a rollover often have severe injuries, many of which can be life-altering: broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, disfigurement, etc.. Rollover collisions are a small fraction of accidents on roads and highways, but they account for a large number of fatalities. ...
Continue ReadingWhat Is Lane Splitting? Lane splitting—also called lane filtering (although this practice usually refers to driving between stopped cars)—refers to a motorcycle rider driving between slow-moving or stopped traffic lanes. This is a dangerous practice, illegal practice. Motorcyclists may save time by doing it, but they put themselves and others at risk when they do so. How Lane Splitting...
Continue ReadingNeck pain is a common complaint following a car accident. Even seemingly minor accidents often result in whiplash and other soft-tissue neck injuries. Understandably, one of the most common questions we receive from prospective clients is, Can I sue for neck pain after a car accident? Yes, you can sue when another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts result...
Continue ReadingSi usted ha sido víctima de un accidente automovilístico, es importante que usted cuente con la ayuda de un abogado capacitado para transitar su proceso legal. Sin embargo, al haber tantos abogados de accidentes de autos en Atlanta, ¿cómo puede asegurarse usted de conseguir al mejor abogado para su caso? Esto dependerá de varios factores, por un lado, su...
Continue ReadingSlipping and falling to the ground in Walmart is not on anyone’s to-do list. Unfortunately, it happens far too often. Walmart maintains over 5,000 retail operations, including Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and convenience stores. These stores owe customers and other visitors a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, free from debris or spills that could cause someone to fall....
Continue ReadingAlthough Georgia takes driving under the influence seriously, the state has its fair share of drunk-driving accidents. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GGOHS), there were 402 drunk-driving-related traffic fatalities in 2020. Accidents and injuries resulting from drunk driving accidents in the Peach State are far too common. If a drunk driver causes a car accident...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents can cause enormous property damage and devastating injuries—especially for the driver and passengers of the smaller car. If you suffered injuries in one of these collisions, you might wonder, How long does a truck accident claim take to settle? The amount of time it takes to settle a truck accident lawsuit depends on a host of factors,...
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