Car Accidents

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…

In our previous blog post, we discussed some traffic laws that Georgia has on the books that are aimed at keeping everyone on the roadways a little bit safer. As we mentioned, if you are in an accident with a driver who was breaking any of these laws, you might be able to use that information in your claim for…

In an effort to reduce car accidents, the state of Georgia has some relatively minor traffic laws on the books that it’s important for residents to know about. It’s also wise to dispel some myths about laws that don’t actually exist. To start with, you must take out your earbuds before you get behind the wheel — at least on…

We recently discussed some of the types of evidence that you can use in a car crash case. The thing that you have to realize about these different types of evidence is that not all evidence is appropriate in every case. The evidence that you present has to show your side of the case and support the claims that you…

Car accident injury cases often hinge on evidence that is presented in court. The type of evidence that is presented will vary from one case to another. It is important that you gather as much evidence as possible at the time of the accident. You can also gather evidence after the accident in some cases. What types of evidence can…

Many things can cause car accidents, including poor road conditions, weather and inebriated drivers. One very common cause is drowsy driving. How common is it? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving resulted in 72,000 crashes in 2013. There were 44,000 injuries and 800 deaths because of those crashes. There is speculation that those numbers may represent…

Being a safe driver is not limited to the actions you take behind the wheel. Preparing for many different driving scenarios by understanding various risky situations ahead of time can mean the difference between a close call and serious injury or death. While Intersections can provide a host of driving dangers, understanding the risk factors involved with intersection-related accidents can…

Last week in Smyrna, a man died in a violent collision when the car he was driving was struck by a speeding car and caught fire. The accident occurred on Friday, June 3, and closed down Windy Hill Road near Atlanta Road for over six hours. The road is a main artery for motorists to access Interstate 75. The accident…

Regrettably, car accidents happen often across the country, including here in Atlanta. This leaves many people suffering from injuries. Their primary focus is to heal, but their secondary focus is on collecting compensation for damages. If you are injured in a car accident, what damages can you and your attorney pursue? The first kind of damages involve medical expenses. Those…

Car crashes are always tragic, especially if there is a loss of life. The tragedy is compounded further when one of the people killed is an innocent child who had his or her whole life ahead. That is what happened recently in Thomasville, Georgia, in an automobile accident that took the life of a girl, 6, and her father, 40.…