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Law enforcement officers will likely respond to a Clayton County auto accident and will file an official police report. Victims should remember that a police report can be used as evidence in court or by the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Conflicting or contradictory information can complicate a case. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto …

According to most statistics, the vast majority of motor vehicle accidents are caused driver error. Driver error encompasses a wide range of conduct, including things like distracted driving and failure to yield. Some accidents, however, are the result of poorly designed or maintained roads. Because road maintenance is generally the responsibility of a state or …

Victims of auto accidents may not immediately feel injury symptoms. Though victims may visit an emergency room shortly after the accident it is possible that the emergency room physician will only check for serious or life-threatening injuries such as broken bones, a punctured lung or some kind of internal bleeding. Endorphins produced after accidents serve …

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of Georgia road accident. A rear-end collision is a traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the vehicle in front of it.    Causes of Atlanta Rear-end Accidents A typical rear-end accident occurs when a driver must stop or slow for a pedestrian or traffic and the car following does not have …

An underride truck accident occurs when a vehicle collides with the rear of a truck’s trailer and goes underneath the bottom of the trailer. Rear-end truck collisions are relatively common, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports over 15,000 per year. They are also some of the most dangerous types of accidents, as …

Car accidents affect thousands of people in and around the Atlanta each year. In the most severe cases, these accidents can leave victims with significant injuries and long-term medical complications. Even when the injuries people sustain are not particularly severe, they may cause significant discomfort and lost income due to missing work. It is important, …

Head-on collisions occur when the front end of one motor vehicle crashes directly into the front end of another motor vehicle. This type of accident is rarer than other kinds of collisions, however it is often the most deadly. Head-on collisions often happen at higher speeds than other types of crashes, and vehicles often rebound …

Atlanta, GA has grown to be one of the country’s biggest hubs of people and traffic, not to mention sports and entertainment. The wagon wheel of the south, Atlanta serves as the launch and arrival point for countless people each and every day.Along with this elevated reputation and operation, Atlanta also faces its share of …

If another car collides with yours, you may usually file a claim against the driver of that car to try to recover for injuries or other losses you suffered. However, sometimes drivers hit an object or lose control of their vehicle and no other vehicles or drivers are involved. Such drivers often question if there …

A Peachtree City auto accident lawyer knows that an SUV rollover crash can result in serious, life-threatening injuries. While some victims might be able to escape with hardly a scratch on them, most will not. When this type of accident is caused by the negligence of someone else, you might be entitled to file an injury claim …

If you were in a Georgia car crash and your neck and back hurt, you may be wondering about your health care options: Should I go to the emergency room right away? Should I wait until morning and see my doctor? Should I make an appointment with my regular chiropractor or acupuncturist? Peachtree City car accident …

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 500,000 truck accidents occur each year involving a large tractor trailer and either a passenger vehicle or a pedestrian.  Such accidents are responsible for around 5,000 deaths annually, and many more serious injuries.  The large majority of these accidents are caused by negligent driving on the part …