Recent Blog Posts
How To Avoid An Intersection Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the majority of traffic accidents, 40 percent in fact, occur at intersections. Although that is an alarming number, it is even more startling that 96 percent of these accidents are preventable. So, why do so many accidents occur at intersections, and how can you prevent… Read More »
Things You Should Never Say After A Car Accident
Car accidents are extremely common in Marietta. Due to the fact that any careless act can result in a car crash at any time, it is important that all motorists know what steps to take after a car accident. However, it is just as important to know what not to do, and particularly what… Read More »
Understanding Your Options After An Accident With A Hit-And-Run Driver
In Marietta, as throughout the rest of Georgia, failing to stop after an auto accident is a crime. The offense becomes even more serious if someone was seriously injured or killed as a result of the crash. If you have been hurt by a hit-and-run driver, you are at great risk of not being… Read More »
Proving Pain And Suffering After A Car Accident
If you have been in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you can likely include damages for pain and suffering within your claim. Pain and suffering damages are widely misunderstood. Pain and suffering damages are not automatically awarded and to obtain them, you will have to prove your case. Unlike other types of… Read More »
How To Prove You Were Not At Fault For A Car Accident
In Georgia, tort law governs car accidents. This means that to collect damages for your medical costs, lost income, and more, you will first need to prove the other party was negligent. They in turn, will likely try to prove that you were at least partly at fault for the crash to shield themselves… Read More »
What Are Damages For Loss Of Companionship?
Accidents can result in serious physical harm but when they occur, it is not only the accident victim that suffers. Their family members also feel the effects of the accident. Someone else will suddenly have to do more around the house, and they may also spend much of their days taking their loved one… Read More »
How Long Do I Have To File A Personal Injury Claim In Marietta?
Georgia law allows you to file a claim after an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence. If you are successful with your claim, you can recover damages such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Unfortunately, these claims are often not filed on time and injured individuals forfeit their… Read More »
FAQs About Commercial Truck Accidents In Marietta
All auto accidents on the road are stressful and confusing, but those that involve commercial trucks are even more complex. Truck accidents cause some of the most serious injuries and as injured individuals try to recover, they often have many questions. How can they recover compensation to help pay their medical bills, and how… Read More »
Common Mistakes When Filing An Accident Claim
After a car accident, you need compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and more. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not want to pay out large settlements and they will use many tactics to deny or reduce your claim. If you do not take the proper steps, you will actually make it easier for them… Read More »
How Are Car Accident Claims Different When They Involve Children?
No one wants their child to become hurt. Unfortunately, when motorists drive in a negligent manner, they can cause an accident. When the driver’s vehicle, or the vehicle they collided with is carrying children, they are at risk of becoming injured. Just like adults, children can receive compensation for their injuries, but filing a… Read More »