When a car crash leads to a spinal cord injury, the aftermath can be life-changing. These injuries happen instantly, but their impact can last a lifetime, altering everything from basic movements to complete independence. This kind of injury doesn't just leave a mark...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The non-economic damages you can recover after a car accident
When you've been in a car accident, the impact isn't just physical. It also affects your mental and emotional state. These impacts are often harder to quantify but are just as real. In Georgia, the law acknowledges these effects, referring to them as non-economic...
5 unsafe practices when driving with your pet
Any distraction that takes your focus off the road, no matter how endearing, can be fatal. Sometimes, you do not even have to look further or think deeply to lose your driving concentration. All it takes is a moment of reaching for your pet to figure into a tragic...
Why should you avoid violating the Hands-Free Georgia law?
The Hands-Free Georgia law, also known as House Bill 673, aims to prevent distracted driving caused by mobile devices. Under the law, you cannot hold or support any electronic device with any part of your body while driving–including phones and tablets. To avoid the...
3 summer driving dangers
It’s summer and that means everyone is heading off to their favorite vacationing spot, enjoying the open breeze of the road and relaxing in the sun. While this is a great time for a road trip or an evening outing, you likely shouldn’t dismiss the dangers of driving in...
Most common reasons for severe car accidents
Unfortunately, car accidents are more common than not and can range from minor fender-benders to major, severe crashes that result in serious injuries or even death. While there are various reasons for car accidents, some factors are more prevalent than others, such...
Did your car accident result in a traumatic brain injury?
Being in a car accident can be an incredibly traumatic experience that leaves victims feeling lost and confused. While dealing with the physical consequences of a car crash is often top-of-mind for injured individuals, other types of harm may not become apparent until...
Why do some drivers engage in aggressive behaviors?
With the potential dangers on the road, you would expect drivers to be more careful when behind the wheel. While most do this, some engage in aggressive behaviors, endangering other road users. But why would someone who is informed about accidents and has been trained...
Distractions are a primary issue for teen drivers
The exciting rite of passage for teenagers earning their driver's license comes with a serious note of caution: the susceptibility to distracted driving. For parents, educators and anyone with a stake in a teen's life, understanding this issue is crucial. Distracted...
Did a loading company cause your truck accident?
If you are involved in a trucking accident, you have a different case from a standard one. Due to their size, weight and other factors, trucks can be dangerous. Accidents involving them may result in significant damages and injuries -- far worse than a regular wreck...