If you have been involved in a recent car accident, you may be grappling with the details of the next steps. You may need up-to-date information to help you gather evidence, get a car accident report, and evaluate your options. According to an 11alive report, a man was killed in Cobb…
A recent report on Fox5 Atlanta describes an unlicensed minor was responsible for a fiery crash in Marietta. The SUV left the road and crashed into a utility pole, causing a fire and knocking out power. A neighbor rushed to the vehicle to put out the fire and provide help to those in the…
If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, you may be experiencing injury or property damage. These are not incidental issues and may prompt you to consider getting compensation. If the car accident was caused by another driver, you may be entitled to compensation. This can be financial compensation…
A rear-end collision in Georgia is when one motorist drives into the back of another vehicle. In the United States, nearly 2.5 million rear-end collisions are reported every year. This type of collision is responsible for approximately 29% of all crashes. According to the Insurance Information Institute, rear-end collisions are responsible…
Two I-75 crashes in Marietta were recently reported in the news by Patch. A Georgia Power bucket truck rolled over in the first crash. Two people sustained injuries in an unrelated crash. According to the news report, one person was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Accidents on 1-75 are all…
If you or someone you love has been involved in a distracted driving accident, you do not have to navigate all the hassles of insurance companies alone. Talk with a compassionate personal injury lawyer today so you can focus on your health and well-being. Distracted Driving Among Teenagers Teens are particularly vulnerable…
Georgia passed a “hands-free” law in July 2018. The law is clear about restricting almost all cellphone use while driving. Before 2018, the law banned only texting. If you have not been up to date on this law or spoken with a personal injury lawyer, you may be unaware of the…
Georgia uses a traditional “fault-based system” system for car insurance. What is this term? It means that the person at fault for the accident is financially responsible for injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses. In approximately 12 other states, a “no-fault” system is followed. This means that the driver’s insurance covers…
No one wakes up in the morning expecting to get into a car or truck accident. It makes sense to have a basic understanding of the laws that come into play in the event of an accident. Two Georgia laws are particularly useful to understand: modified comparative negligence and the…
A high-speed pursuit in Acworth ended badly when a motorcyclist, allegedly racing another motorcyclist, struck a Honda Accord. The rider died at the scene. Prior to the crash, Georgia State Patrol troopers were assisting the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office in pursuing two motorcycle drivers who were racing on GA-3 near…