Navigating an intersection requires appropriate caution from drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Even a moment of inattention or recklessness could lead to an accident. As a result, intersection accidents tend to result in severe injuries or even fatalities. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than half of fatal and…
Rear-end collisions occur when a car is struck from behind by another vehicle. These crashes are often caused by driver inattention and failure to leave adequate distance between vehicles. While some rear-end collisions are only minor “fender-benders” that result in little more than minor property damage, many rear-enders cause much…
After suffering an injury in a car accident, you might want to post about it on social media to let your family and friends know how you are doing after the crash. But discussing a car accident on social media can negatively impact your car accident claim. Before you log…
Failure to exercise caution or yield the right-of-way at a yellow light could result in a collision. In many yellow light accidents in Georgia, both drivers involved in a collision thought they had the right-of-way. These collisions probably were preventable if the motorists had a better understanding of the rules…
If you were hurt in a car accident in Georgia and want to recover compensation for your injuries, you’ll need to establish why another driver is legally responsible for your injuries. For example, proving fault is likely relatively easy if the other driver ran a stop sign and plowed into…
Our firm recently obtained a favorable jury verdict on behalf of our client, who was injured in a rear-end car wreck. From the beginning of the case, the defendant refused to accept responsibility for the wreck and our client’s injuries, claiming that his brakes suddenly failed. With carefully planned depositions,…
Concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries are among the most severe injuries in car accidents. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 54,725 people nationwide were hospitalized for traumatic brain injuries after car accidents in one year alone. Not only do concussions cause…
Who has the right-of-way on the road or at an intersection is one of the most critical matters drivers need to keep in mind. If drivers don’t yield the right-of-way when required, they can end up moving into the path of other vehicles and triggering an accident. Right-of-way accidents frequently…
If you were injured while riding as a passenger in a vehicle, you almost certainly did not anticipate that your safety and health would be in jeopardy. You placed your trust in the hands of the driver, and you expected that others on the road would drive with care and…
Were you involved in a car accident in Atlanta? If so, it is natural to feel overwhelmed in the aftermath, especially if you are dealing with severe injuries, pain, trauma, lost wages from time off of work, and more. Car accident injuries can be relatively minor, severe, or even life-threatening,…
