Ankle and foot injuries may heal within a matter of days or weeks, but more serious foot injuries can affect you for years to come. Thankfully, you can seek compensation if your injuries resulted from a car accident due to a negligent driver. If you experience ankle and foot pain after a car accident, your …
After you lose your loved one in a wrongful death accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost earning potential. A wrongful death attorney from our firm can help you figure out which legal route is best for you in your pursuit of compensation. Types of Damages …
A first-party insurance claim in Atlanta is when you file a claim with your own insurer, should you have purchased coverage. On the other hand, you would file a third-party claim when you want to seek compensation from the party responsible for your injury. Examples of liable third parties could be: An independent contractor A …
Realizing that the driver who hit you did not have insurance is daunting, especially if you were injured and are facing significant medical bills. However, if you were struck by an uninsured driver, you are not out of luck for receiving compensation for your expenses. You can pursue them with a personal injury lawsuit or …
The best ways to maximize your Atlanta personal injury settlement are to be prepared, educate yourself about your situation, cite all of your losses, and achieve maximum medical improvement before filing your claim (if possible). Preparation Will Make the Claim Process Easier for You Many people suffer injuries and file a claim right after the …
Any car accident can be complicated, but you should be aware of some extra steps involved when you’re in an accident with a leased car. After you’ve notified the dealer about your accident, you can seek compensation if the other driver was at fault. We can help you handle every step of a claim involving …
You’re driving down the street when you notice a car speeding up from behind. To avoid being rear-ended, you quickly turn the wheel to go into the next lane, only to collide with another vehicle. What happens in this situation? In a no-contact car accident such as this, the speeding driver would be known as …
The steps you take when your car is hit by an Uber or Lyft driver are similar to those that follow any motor vehicle accident. While your priority should be to get the medical care you need and report the accident, it is also in your best interest to protect your legal rights as well. …
What you owe in taxes for an insurance settlement following a car accident in Atlanta depends on the type of damages you received. Some aspects, like pain and suffering, will not be subject to tax, while others, like lost wages, will face traditional state and federal taxes. Many individuals will never pay any taxes for …
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 989 passenger vehicle accident fatalities and 170 motorcycle crash fatalities across Georgia in 2019. In Atlanta specifically, there were 45 vehicle accident fatalities and 22 motorcycle accident fatalities in the same year, according to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. While …
After someone hits your parked car in Atlanta, you have opportunities for collecting compensation. Before that point, though, there are things that will be important for you to do. These include taking photos of the damage to your car and searching for other cars in the area with damage that matches yours. Read on for …
If you were involved in an Atlanta car accident, you might have suffered painful injuries that keep you out of work (plus expensive bills for medical care and vehicle repair or replacement). If you were not primarily at fault for the accident, you could seek financial compensation known as damages from the other driver. While …
In 2015, the Georgia legislature passed the “Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act” bill, but Georgia’s then Governor Nathan Deal vetoed the Bill. This Bill, which is commonly referred to in other states as the “Dead Red Law,” permits bicyclists and motorcycle riders to carefully ride through a red traffic signal. In pertinent parts, the exact language …
The commercial trucking industry is larger than many might think. Men and women across the country are logging more and more mileage to their odometers as they transport goods for our benefit. Their job is to do it safely, effectively and most of all, efficiently. Sadly, commercial vehicles are involved in thousands of motor vehicle …
Insurance companies are noticing a “bite” on policies across the nation and it is something we shouldn’t ignore. Over the years, we’ve posted a number of blogs discussing dog bites, including one about a little girl who was bitten by a dog in Georgia; only one example of the thousands of claims made each day …
Georgia’s Wrongful Death Laws Below are the current Wrongful Death statutes in Georgia. Combined, these statutes make up what is commonly known as the Georgia Wrongful Death Act. O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1. – Definitions As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence” means …
How much is a life “worth”? Most of us would say that it is priceless…especially for those who have lost someone in an accident, often called “wrongful death” in legal terms. A car strikes and kills a motorcycle rider, a gas tank explosion takes the life of a child, a tractor-trailer accident claims the life of …
When an injury occurs, the most important first step is to get medical care. However, if the injury was due to another person’s negligence, it’s important to contact a lawyer. Unfortunately, many individuals are unsure when, or if, they need legal assistance and sometimes even settle their claims before ever seeking advice. For those who …
We are taught at a young age that safety should always be a priority. Whether it is wearing a seat belt, protecting your head with a helmet or looking both ways before crossing the street; the subject of safety seems to be a part of our everyday lives. Let’s discuss the overall safety of those …
There are millions of excuses one can give to “justify” driving recklessly or dangerously. Unfortunately, those individuals don’t necessarily consider speeding, driving while texting or running a red light, to be either reckless or dangerous. These types of behavior have become “normal” for drivers to do because they either a) haven’t been caught (yet); or …
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