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Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …

A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 25,580 people died and many more were injured in 2012 auto accidents from January through September. Being prepared before an accident can enable a victim to obtain all the necessary information that will be helpful to their case.Consulting a Clayton County attorney after …

When you get hurt in an Atlanta auto accident, it is important to get all the medical care that you need to make sure you heal correctly and recover as fast as possible. In the same manner, it is critical to get compensated at the highest level for the injuries and pain that the car …

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an increase in the number of cars and drivers on the road each year has not been matched by infrastructure repair and expansion. Worn pavements, bridge overpasses, and a deficiency of expanded roadways are creating congestion and increased accidents.Consulting a Clayton County attorney after a car accident enhances …

According to the Center for Disease and Prevention, one-third of all traffic related deaths involve an alcohol impaired driver.  In 2010, people died in accidents with a driver who had been drinking approximately every 48 minutes, which adds up to 30 people each day, or 10,228 during the year. Even if injuries are not fatal, injuries …

According to a survey by the website www.AutoMD.com, two-thirds of parents reported that their teens had little or no car maintenance basic knowledge. Drivers who do not safely maintain their vehicles place passengers and other drivers at risk. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If …

If someone is driving as part of their job and causes an accident, their employer may often be held liable for the actions of the employee. Though the employer was not present in the car and may have had no direct effect on the situation, they may have still been indirectly responsible for the incident. …

Driving is one of the most high-risk activities most of us engage in in a regular basis. Not only do we need to deal with potential dangers such as bad weather, pedestrians, animals, and natural obstacles like trees, there are also other drivers on the road who may behave in unexpected ways.  Drivers who drive …

When the front of one vehicle collides into the side of another car, it forms a “T” and is known as a T-bone collision. Because the side of the car can’t absorb as much impact as can the front and rear crumple zones, these types of accidents often cause severe injuries to the occupants. This …