Category Archives: Car Accidents
Shorter Car Trips May Involve More Accidents
When are car accidents most likely to happen? For years, researchers have investigated the time of day that motor vehicle collisions are most likely to occur, and whether certain days of the week are more dangerous than others when it comes to traffic crashes. Holidays and holiday weekends have also been studied for accident… Read More »
What Questions Should I Ask a Car Accident Attorney?
After you have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle crash in Georgia, you may be thinking about hiring a car accident attorney to assist with your auto insurance claim or to help you file a car accident lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Deciding which attorney to hire for your case can be complicated, and… Read More »
Should I Settle My Car Accident Claim?
If you were recently involved in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia and you have filed an insurance claim, you may have already received a settlement offer from the insurance company. As such, you are likely wondering if it makes sense to settle your insurance claim or if you should negotiate with the insurance… Read More »
What You Should Know About Documenting the Scene of a Car Accident
When you are involved in a traffic collision in Georgia or anywhere else, it is critical to do what you can to document the scene of the accident. But what does it mean to document the scene of the collision? And what type of information will you need to gather, and why should you… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Speeding-Related Car Accidents
Many drivers travel at speeds above the posted speed limit when they are in a rush or even when they are not paying careful attention to the act of driving. Yet speeding is a serious problem, and it frequently leads to severe and fatal motor vehicle collisions. If you were involved in a speeding-related… Read More »
Tips for Safe Driving During the Holidays
The upcoming holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, is one of the busiest times on the road for many individuals and families alike. When there are more vehicles on the road, there is a greater chance of serious and fatal traffic collisions. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), the Thanksgiving… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident
Motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians can be particularly deadly. According to a Car and Driver article, pedestrian fatalities were higher in 2019 than they had been in the previous 30 years. There are a variety of potential reasons that pedestrian death rates have risen, including more SUVs on the roads and an increase in… Read More »
What You Should Know About Pedestrian Injuries and SUV Collisions
Although the country is currently experiencing a significant health crisis with COVID-19, a recent article in USA Today points to “an epidemic of a different kind.” While the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in fewer cars being on the roads, especially during regular workday hours and rush-hour times, there is still a “pedestrian safety crisis”… Read More »
Do I Need to Worry About the Statute of Limitations If I Am Filing an Insurance Claim?
When you are involved in a car accident in Georgia, regardless of the severity of the crash, your first step will likely be to file an auto insurance claim. As you may already know, Georgia is a fault state when it comes to auto insurance law. Accordingly, you will likely have the option of… Read More »
Common Car Accident Injuries
Although nobody wants to think about the risks associated with a car crash in Georgia, it is important to remember that motor vehicle collisions—regardless of speed or location—can result in severe and debilitating injuries. While you may be able to obtain financial compensation for minor injuries from which you are likely to recover quickly,… Read More »