Whenever you accuse someone else of wrongdoing in the United States, you generally shoulder the “burden of proof” – and this applies to car accidents. It is your responsibility to prove that a negligent driver caused your crash. In contrast, the accused driver is under no obligation to prove their…
Imagine driving down a highway in Georgia when suddenly a foreign object smashes straight through your windshield. Although this might seem like a “freak accident,” it is exactly what one woman experienced before she lost her life. What can you do after a car accident in Georgia like this one?…
A vehicle ejection in Marietta can be one of the most traumatic life events imaginable. In this type of accident, the occupant is thrown through their vehicle window and onto the asphalt. Catastrophic injuries are highly likely, and many people do not survive. But what happens if you do survive…
If you have been injured in a fiery Georgia car accident, you might be struggling with various injuries. Perhaps you have suffered disfiguring scars. Maybe you are struggling with the effects of smoke inhalation. Whatever the case may be, access to high-quality medical treatment is essential. Accident victims should always…
Are you dealing with insurance companies after a car crash or collision? For many people, dealing with insurance can be almost as emotional or upsetting as the accident itself. If you’ve had a recent car accident and have questions to discuss, talking with a professional Marietta personal injury lawyer may help you…
Road rage has been on the rise lately in the state of Georgia. In fact, just this year there have been over a dozen road rage shootings in Atlanta alone. The Georgia State Patrol has indicated that it is working diligently to deal with these road rage issues. Georgia State…
Rear-end accidents happen all the time, and they can be a pain in the neck, often quite literally. Whiplash, a neck injury caused by rapid movement of the neck back and forth, resembling the cracking of a whip, is a common result of being in a vehicle that is struck…
Americans love putting a boat in the water, and Georgians are no different. Whether it is on lakes, rivers, or the ocean, when good weather rolls around, you can look forward to thousands of Americans heading for their favorite body of water to have a little fun. There were nearly…
Causation is a key element of any personal injury claim. What do we mean by that? Basically, if you are in a car accident and later sue the other driver for damages, it is not enough to show that person’s negligence led to the accident. You also need to show…
In Georgia, there is normally a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. So for instance, if you were injured in a car accident that took place on March 1, 2018, you would have until March 1, 2020, to sue the negligent driver. If you tried to sue after…