Car Accidents

You don't have to be in a motor vehicle to get hit by a car in Atlanta. You don't have to be riding a motorcycle or bicycle or crossing the street on foot. In fact, you don't even have to be outside. Police recently arrested a woman for DUI and reckless driving after...

Rideshare companies, such as Lyft and Uber, have become popular with passengers in the past few years due to their convenience. Driving for one of these companies can also be beneficial by providing a side income. However, understanding the legal consequences and...

In Georgia, sharing the road with large trucks can be intimidating. If there is a crash, a smaller vehicle – no matter how sturdy – has little chance against a truck. This can result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Government regulators, legislators and law...

Thousands of road users in Georgia and around the country are killed or seriously injured every year in accidents caused by drowsy commercial vehicle drivers. Researchers have discovered that operating a motor vehicle while fatigued is as dangerous as getting behind...

One of the most significant problems with being properly compensated following an auto accident in Georgia is the amount of liability coverage carried by the driver largely at fault. This is very common in a standard auto accident between two typical drivers. However,...

The mind sometimes wanders when out on Georgia streets and highways. No one wants to get into an accident, but taking attention off the road and wheel courts such a disaster. Distracted driving refers to the dangerous practice of not keeping that necessary attention...

It isn't uncommon for motor vehicle injuries to take hours, days or weeks after a crash to make themselves known. However, it may be possible to obtain compensation to treat nerve damage, a concussion or internal issues that aren't apparent in the immediate aftermath...

Motor vehicle accident victims in Georgia and around the country sometimes do not realize that they suffered a serious injury until days, weeks or even months have passed. It is hard to ignore broken bones, deep cuts or burns, but soft-tissue damage is easy to miss...

After a car accident in Georgia, you may have to pay to fix your car, see a doctor or replace belongings that were destroyed in the crash. You may also be out of work for several days, weeks or longer after the wreck occurs. If you know the steps that need to be taken...

Hit-and-run accidents could prove both injurious and financially disastrous to the victims. The same may be true when someone gets into a collision, and the negligent driver remains at the scene. When the person who hit the car remains, it becomes possible to acquire...