When one person’s negligence, or carelessness, causes a car accident, victims can file a personal injury claim against them to recover financial compensation. Compensation in these cases includes damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. To successfully claim damages, accident victims must prove their case to the insurance company and in some cases, the courts. Witness...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident that was caused by the negligence, or carelessness, of another person, there are two ways to resolve your case. You can either settle with the negligent party’s insurance company, or you can take the case to trial. Most people do not want to go to court and they worry about the idea of testifying and...
Continue ReadingThere are a lot of elderly drivers on the road in Georgia, and that number is only going to climb in the coming years. In 2009, there were 33 million drivers over the age of 65 in Georgia and that number rose to 45 million in 2018. By the year 2030, that number is expected to increase to 60...
Continue ReadingCar accidents happen all the time in Atlanta for several reasons. A driver may act negligently, a part of the vehicle may be defective, or someone on the road may be driving drunk. Drivers cannot control many of these causes, such as poor road conditions and defective auto parts. Others though, such as drunk driving, are completely within our...
Continue ReadingParents will do anything to keep their children safe. Still, when a parent is behind the wheel, their mind can shift from keeping their child safe to the road in front of them and driving safely. Keeping some basic safety tips in mind can help parents keep their children safe while they are in a vehicle, and set a...
Continue ReadingDistracted driving causes serious injuries every year and is incredibly dangerous behavior. The distraction behind the wheel that most people are likely to think of is picking up a phone and texting or talking. However, there are other distractions, as well. One of the most common is eating while a driver is on the road. Many people may not...
Continue ReadingMany people use GPS technology in one way or another while they are on the roads. Some people use a system that is built right into the vehicle while others use the GPS on their phone to navigate their way from one place to another. Still, other people use GPS on their watches. It is no doubt this technology...
Continue ReadingGeorgia law requires that motorists report most car accidents that occur in the state. There are serious penalties if a motorist fails to comply, so care and attention are required if you end up in a wreck. Police reports often serve as the foundation of any personal liability claim, so this is another incentive for filing a report. Contact...
Continue ReadingSelf-driving cars, also called autonomous vehicles, are increasing in popularity. Some of the most famous car companies in the world, including Mercedes-Benz and Tesla, have put self-driving vehicles on the market. The great promise of autonomous vehicles is that they will eliminate human error, which is a major cause of car accidents. The thinking is that cars on the...
Continue ReadingThe holiday season is upon us and after the last two years of the pandemic, people are ready to celebrate! For many, that means loading up the vehicle and going on a road trip to visit loved ones, or just taking a much needed vacation. If you are planning on getting behind the wheel at all this holiday, it...
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