Drunk driving collisions are a leading cause of injury and death in Georgia. Inebriated motorists can make poor choices at the wheel that sober drivers would never make. They may fall asleep at the wheel or have increased reaction times that make them a threat to...
Personal Injury
Different parties may be to blame for a large truck crash
A large truck crashes into two passenger vehicles, leading to a fatality and four people sustaining severe injuries. Who or what is to blame for such a collision when all arrows point to the large truck? In such a scenario, the responsibility for a large truck...
2 reasons people go to court after a serious car crash
The average person would absolutely prefer to avoid litigation if at all possible. No one typically wants to spend time in civil court. However, there are situations in which a lawsuit is the best or possibly only option for an individual. After a car crash in...
What is the point of a wrongful death lawsuit?
It is normal for those experiencing intense grief to withdraw from social interactions. The idea of going on with your life after losing a spouse, parent or child as though nothing happened can break your heart all over again. If the grief is still fresh, going to...
What makes an injury “catastrophic”?
If you’ve heard about car accident injuries that were “catastrophic” in the past and weren’t sure what that meant, it’s a good idea to learn a little more about them. Catastrophic injuries refer to those that leave the victims with long-term (sometimes lifelong)...
Can a personal injury claim help with vehicle repairs?
Car crashes can cause serious injuries and even kill people. If you didn't suffer any major injuries in a significant wreck, you likely already consider yourself quite fortunate. Of course, you won't have walked away without any consequences even if you avoided a...
3 times property owners may have liability for visitors’ injuries
Premises liability is the legal term for the responsibilities that property owners have to visitors and occupants. Individual homeowners, landlords and businesses all have some liability if a person gets hurt while on their property. Business insurance or homeowner's...
How medical bills can spiral out of control after a car crash
Another driver sped through a four-way stop or made a left-hand turn right into your door. Not only did they wreck your car, but they left you seriously hurt. You understand that insurance in Georgia should protect you from medical losses after a crash, so you seek...
Offered a settlement? Don’t sign it just yet
Received an offer from the insurance company after a car crash? Don’t be quick to accept it. If you accept this offer and it’s too low, there will likely be nothing you can do to fix the problem. Insurance companies are always looking out for their bottom line. That...