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If your vehicle has been damaged in an Atlanta car crash, you may be wondering how you can find a reliable auto body repair shop that can get your car back on the road and looking like it has never been in a Georgia accident.   Here are a few guidelines to consider when choosing an Atlanta auto repair …

Georgia car accident statistics offer a look at fatal auto accidents based on age. The national fatal motor vehicle accident statistics also give a broader overview of these tragic accidents. Young adults lead the way in both number of fatal accidents, as well as fatal accident rate. Auto Accidents Based on Age: National Statistics According …

Interrogatories are written letters used to gather information during a lawsuit. They usually go back and forth from one party to the other providing answers submitted under oath within a certain time frame.  They are an information-gathering method often used in personal injury and accident claims to gain more evidence and/or to support a solid …

You may have heard about the many things you should do following a Georgia car accident. But do you know what NOT to do? As Peachtree City accident attorneys, we want to provide you with a list to help you make your journey through a personal injury case as successful as possible. What You DON’T …

It’s not difficult to realize that a small passenger vehicle won’t hold up well when in an Atlanta truck accident. Commercial trucks have both size and weight on their side, while the only advantage a passenger vehicle may have is better reaction time and maneuverability.Even with advances in safety features such as airbags and crumple zones, …

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year about 400 people lose their lives in car wrecks or truck accidents due to tire failure. Tire failure may be due to poor maintenance or it may be due to a manufacturing or design flaw.  Common types of tire failure include: Tread separation Multi-piece wheel explosions Sidewall failures …

When you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident with a commercial truck you’re often left looking for answers as to why the accident occurred. When there is no evidence of mechanical failure, aggressive driving, or truck driver intoxication the next type of negligence Georgia truck accident attorneys look for is …

People are generally aware of the risks of car accidents and bus accidents, however another type of vehicle that poses possibly greater risks of accident and injury are passenger vans.  Most passenger van accidents happen as a result of a driver or passengers who do not appreciate the unique risks of operating or riding in …

After being hit by a drunk driver in Georgia, you may want nothing more than to put the crash behind you, but that isn’t so easy for some people. You may re-experience the crash in flashbacks or nightmares. You may even have night terrors, causing you to violently awake in the middle of the night …

Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, especially to those of us who lack experience driving in such conditions. Snow, sleet, hail, or ice can cause for hazardous conditions, increasing the risk for traffic accidents involving other cars or pedestrians. Even in bad weather conditions, drivers who fail to maintain control of their cars may …

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in the United States.  Speeding is often a significant factor in these auto accidents. Speeding motor vehicles can make it difficult for other drivers to judge lane changes and turns.  Auto accidents where excessive speed is involved are likely to be more severe than those where …

Motor vehicle accidents can cause serious injuries to victims. Many of these injuries can be treated and the victim may return to their former lives after some recovery time. However, some auto accident victims never fully heal from their injuries and those injuries may affect them for the rest of their lives. Car accidents can …