If another driver collides with your vehicle and inflicts injury on you, the other driver has certain obligations under Georgia law. The person cannot just drive away and leave the accident scene. In the event a driver commits a hit and run that injures you, the...
People may incur whiplash in a car accident
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, people may think they do not have injuries. If people experience neck pain in the days following the accident, though, they may have an injury called whiplash. Whiplash is one kind of injury that people may sustain during...
Atlanta rollover kills one, injures another
The issue of exactly what responsibility a driver has to the passengers in their vehicle is often a complicated one. Most in Georgia may agree that a driver is responsible for ensuring that any children or minors they transport remain safe. Yet many may argue the...
Interesting statistics on Georgia motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents happen many times a day on Georgia roads. Traffic planners and roadway specialists pour over information from each accident to determine trends and reduce accidents. A look at recent statistics provides some insight on what is driving accidents...
How to identify the signs of road rage
Anger can cause people to lose their focus, control and judgment, which is why a driver with road rage could directly endanger your life. The Insurance Information Institute reports that, over the course of five years, 56% of deadly car crashes involved aggressive...
What should I not do following an auto accident?
In the aftermath of an auto accident, it is important to keep a cool head. The experience will likely cause you a lot of fear and anxiety. There are important steps you should take, like interviewing witnesses and getting license plate information from the other...
Tips for gathering documentation after a car accident
When you drive somewhere, you put yourself at risk of getting into an injurious accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3 million people in the U.S. sustain nonfatal injures in a car accident every year. If you get injured...
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
In many situations, drivers of smaller vehicles are especially at risk for injuries after an accident involving a truck. From focusing on distractions to improperly passing another vehicle, commercial truck drivers can be the cause of many crashes. Speeding According...
How can I receive a copy of the police report after a car accident?
In many car accidents, police are called to the scene. This results in a police report being made, which details what occurred and who was involved, along with many other pieces of pertinent information. If you choose to pursue a legal claim against the other driver...
Georgia Law Limiting Crash Liability Sparks Outrage
In our last post, we discussed the prevalence of distracted driving in Georgia despite a two-year-old ban on the use of handheld cellphones behind the wheel. Distracted driving remains a common and consequential problem nationwide. According to the National Highway...
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