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If you have uninsured motorist coverage, it can cover you in the event you are in an accident with a driver who leaves the scene. Hit and run accidents can leave you with car accident damages such as injuries, property damage and even emotional damages. If you were involved in this type of accident, contact Atlanta personal injury …

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of American teenagers. Most of these deaths occur when a teenager is behind the wheel. The risk is highest for sixteen-year-old drivers.  There are seven factors that contribute to teen accidents.  1. Inexperience – Young drivers don’t have the experience to deal with unexpected situations such as bad …

There are a number of ways and events in which people can seriously injure their heads. One of the most common ways is hitting your head against the dashboard or windshield of a car in an Atlanta auto accident. In the course of hitting your head, a concussion, skull fracture, or traumatic brain injury could …

If your life or a loved one’s life has been changed because of a drunk driver, you are not alone. In the United States, three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives. In Georgia alone, 331 people died in alcohol-related accidents in 2009, according to …

In the event of a car accident, the driver is not the only one at risk.  According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the numbers of vehicle occupant injuries and fatalities have declined slightly over the past decade; however occupant injuries and deaths still remain high.  The NHSTA attributes most occupant injuries and deaths …

Accidents aren’t only inconvenient, they are dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were approximately 6 million car crashes in the United States. Of these 6 million crashes, 30 percent resulted in injuries and 1 percent in death. These are frightening consequences of an accident. To protect yourself against these consequences, consider these …

Crashes wreck legs. A Gwinnett County car accident lawyer sees the same wounds again and again: shattered ankles, torn knee ligaments, fractured hips. These injuries heal slowly, and insurers consistently undervalue them. Below, we explain which leg injuries crashes cause, what recovery actually looks like, and why that gap matters to your claim. Which Leg …

Listed below are three more statements you should never utter when speaking with an insurance adjuster. Keep in mind that anything you say could damage your car accident claim. In fact, you should always speak with an Atlanta car accident lawyer before speaking with an insurance adjuster. “I accept.” Never accept a settlement amount without …

It’s a beautiful day in Atlanta.  You are enjoying your day, enjoying your drive, enjoying your life, and suddenly you become a victim of an Atlanta traffic accident.  Any near-death experiences can have a deep impact on your life.  But, when a day suddenly goes from terrific to tragic, you can have a hard time …

A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. The terms mild brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), mild head injury (MHI), and minor head trauma are also used to describe concussions.  Concussions occur as a result of a violent blow or shaking or spinning of the head. Car crashes are among the leading …

Many of us drive around with clutter in our car: shopping, kid’s toys, books, a cooler…  We all do it, but a cluttered car may put your life at risk. Did you know that unsecured everyday objects in your vehicle can become dangerous projectiles in an Atlanta car crash?   In fact, ordinary objects that are left in cars and …

Tires are one of the most essential pieces of equipment on a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle. When they fail, vehicles can be extremely difficult to control and may even jackknife or roll over. As a result, tire blowouts or failure can easily result in injury-causing accidents, potentially leaving victims with significant medical expenses …