Traffic accidents are a leading cause of injury in the U.S. In fact, approximately 4.4 million Americans require medical care after a crash every single year. Sadly, around 38,000 individuals die annually from the injuries they suffer in collisions on U.S. roadways....
For many people in Georgia, the issue of assigning liability for a car accident may seem fairly cut-and-dry. This comes from the assumption that typically one (and only one) party owns the blame for a collision. Yet while that may be true in some cases, in many others...
Georgia's stay-at-home orders during 2020 contributed to fewer vehicles on the roads. The number of car accidents, however, increased due to motorists speeding along roads clear of normal day-to-day traffic. Based on statistics from the Department of Transportation,...
When you drive on I-85, you undoubtedly encounter dozens or even hundreds of semitrucks. When climbing hills, these vehicles may move considerably slower than your everyday car, truck or SUV. Because tractor-trailers can be as long as 80 feet, passing one may take a...
If you have ever experienced anger or frustration while navigating the Georgia roadways, you are not alone. In fact, more than 80% of U.S. drivers confess that they have driven while angry at least once within the past year, according to AAA. In some cases, these...
No matter what type of injury you sustain, there are costs associated with it. While seeking redress for these costs, such as medical bills and lost income, you may notice the term catastrophic injury and wonder if it applies to your situation. Courts generally treat...
Whether you are a new driver, or new to certain types of weather, you need to be a defensive driver when the weather throws surprises at you. Poor weather conditions occur in all seasons and all climates. Familiarize yourself with what types of extreme weather you may...
Many in Georgia may question why people choose to seek legal action following a car accident. Some may view such an action as simply vindictive and not productive in reversing the effects of a collision. Yet a lawsuit filed in the wake of a car accident typically is...
It may be difficult for many people in Georgia not to get caught up in the excitement expressed by a new teenage driver at the additional freedoms this newly-gained privilege offers. Yet while most understand the need to allow such a driver to accumulate experience...
A T-bone collision is a violent, jarring crash that is also referred to as a side-impact collision or a broadside collision. It occurs when one vehicle collides with another at right-angles. While these crashes can occur on nearly any type of street in nearly any type...