Car Accidents

Not every car accident is caused by the fault of a driver. In some cases, a driver experiences a medical emergency that makes it impossible to control the vehicle, such as a stroke or seizure. The rules surrounding these cases are different than in an ordinary car accident claim. If you get involved in a car accident caused by a…

It is against the law to drive without insurance in Georgia. Unfortunately, this is a common habit practiced by hundreds of negligent drivers in the state. Many drivers knowingly don’t purchase insurance, while others might not realize when their policies lapse. Either way, if you get hit by an uninsured driver in Georgia, the lack of insurance can complicate your…

If you were in a car accident that resulted in bodily injuries, property damage or both, the party at fault for causing the collision will be financially responsible. In Georgia, a fault-based insurance system holds the driver who caused the collision liable for damages. After you file an insurance claim against an at-fault driver, the insurance company will conduct an…

If your job requires you to operate a motor vehicle, you run the risk of getting into an accident. This doesn’t mean that jobs which involve driving are dangerous, or that your odds of involvement in a crash increase. But if you’re in one, you may have concerns about your right to recourse. The good news is that you’re likely…

Many people think about having physical injuries when they are involved in a car accident. While those are the most easily noticed, other injuries can also occur. Emotional trauma, which can include serious conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, are not uncommon. The occurrence of emotional trauma isn’t something that should be swept under the rug. Emotional trauma is something that…

A car accident can lead to a host of injuries. While none of them are fun to deal with, neck injuries can be especially difficult to live with. Think about how many times you move your head and arms each day. If you injured your neck, each of these movements will be very painful. This could make it difficult to…

Have you driven a car anytime in the past decade? Chances are quite good that the car was equipped with an airbag made by Takata, a Japanese company that supplies parts to all major automakers, from Ferrari to Honda. Airbags are supposed to save lives, but Takata’s airbags don’t, at least those that explode upon inflation. Takata has just settled…

You can’t go a day without hearing something about distracted driving. It also seems that you can’t drive to the grocery store without seeing someone on their phone in traffic, either. As traffic accidents increase, the call continues to get louder. It’s a national problem that’s reflected by Georgia’s increase in accidents. Figures put 2015’s distracted driving deaths at more…

All car accidents are horrible when there are injuries involved. The horrors of these accidents are often increased when a child is one of the people who are injured. We know that people don’t leave home with a child in their vehicle with the intent of getting into a car accident. If you are involved in an accident because of…

When you see a “Baby on Board” sign, it’s meant to warn you to drive carefully because there’s a child in the car. However, reports show that maybe parents aren’t the ones who should be nervous; maybe it should be you. After all, kids are one of the biggest distractions for drivers, and distractions can lead to accidents. Experts have…