If you regularly drive (or even ride in a vehicle), it is important to understand the different risks you face on the road. Poor weather, speeding, distractions and fatigue cause many collisions. However, alcohol is a major concern and drunk drivers are responsible...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Understanding the 3 types of distracted driving
Distracted driving is a huge problem for Americans in all 50 states. In fact, in the United States in 2018 almost 3,000 people died as a result of distracted driving and nearly 400,000 people sustained injuries. Even worse, one in five of these injuries involved...
What stands between you and what you deserve?
Your injury case may be the first interaction you ever have with the adversarial legal process. If you are like most of our clients, you may have received a traffic ticket, finalized a marriage or negotiated business contracts. Yes: These procedures involve the...
Can a traumatic brain injury impact your personality?
As a driver in Georgia, you understand the risks you face on the road. Just one crash can lead to catastrophic injury. The consequences can last the rest of your life, impacting its quality long after the incident. If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI),...
Georgia work zone crash deaths doubled between 2014 and 2017
Construction zones are an unavoidable reality across much of Georgia, and the need for them continues as communities grow and the need for new and repaired roadways increases. While you may find it anxiety-inducing to navigate these areas, you would be wise to...
What are the three main types of driving distraction?
Everyone is aware of the dangers related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but driving while distracted is also a huge problem on American roadways. Preventing distracted driving can save thousands of lives a year. In order to prevent...
How dangerous is eating while driving?
When asked to picture dangerous driving behavior, many Americans will think about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or using a cell phone while driving. While these are both dangerous driving situations, there are many varieties of distracted driving....
Which vehicles are the safest, and which are the most dangerous?
Vehicle manufacturers add many safety features into cars and trucks. Despite the innovative safety options, injuries and fatalities are still common. The injuries that a person sustains may depend on the type of vehicle that he or she drives; there are some vehicles...
How long does it take to receive a settlement after a car accident?
After a car accident, most people want to get back to normal as quickly as possible. However, the responsible party must take steps to make amends through paying a settlement. Every situation is different, so it is not possible to give an exact answer about how long...
Whose insurance pays after a car crash?
You may think the issue of compensation following a car accident is simple: either your auto insurance pays or the other driver's insurance takes care of it. Yet when it comes to insurance issues, the potential for complexity is ever-present. The most unfortunate...
