Every year, recklessness and irresponsibility create thousands of injured DUI victims, each of whom is forced to contend with mounting medical expenses and, in some cases, permanent damage. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you are entitled to pursue several different types of lawsuits, depending on the circumstances of the accident that injured you. Generally speaking, …
Yes. If you were in a crosswalk and had the right of way, especially if you crossed with the traffic light, then you should be able to hold the negligent driver accountable for his or her bad actions. The driver’s insurance company will offer you a settlement for your injuries; however, you need to be …
Auto accidents may occur under a wide variety of circumstances. Most often, people think of two cars colliding while they are driving. However, sometimes one car is driving and another car is stopped. These accidents can be particularly dangerous and can cause serious injury to the motorists in both vehicles. On some occasions, a moving …
On any given day in Atlanta, you may likely see several dozen delivery trucks delivering food, flowers, packages, or any other number of items that people may order. Delivery trucks are often make frequent and sudden stops, and their construction may significantly impact driver visibility. As a result, these vehicles are often involved in accidents …
Numerous studies have demonstrated the dangers of texting, emailing, or using the internet while driving. Various nonprofits and other groups have spent millions of dollars on research and education regarding the risks of texting and driving. However, in the recent focus on texting, less attention has been paid to the continued dangers of other distracting …
Traditionally, victims of car accidents can recover from their injuries when another driver causes the accident to happen. Therefore, if you are the one who causes the accident, you may be facing a lawsuit from the driver you hit. However, under some circumstances, you may still recover for your own injuries and damage if your …
It can be an emotional and overwhelming time to be in an auto accident in Georgia, especially when the other driver takes off without seeing if you are okay or exchanging information with you. After you have contacted the police and taken care of your injuries, you need to call an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney …
Distracted driving accidents killed 3,092 people in 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is estimated that an additional 416,000 people were injured in automobile crashes involving a distracted drivers. Consulting a Fayette County attorney after an auto accident involving a distracted driver enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured …
When a motor vehicle suddenly malfunctions, drivers can easily lose control and be involved in a serious accident. Auto manufacturers have a duty to make sure their vehicles are safe for consumers to use. If they find out about a potentially dangerous defect in a car, the company should immediately alert the National Highway Traffic …
Can passengers recover damages in car accidents? Passengers can recover damages after a car accident. If you suffered an injury in an accident caused by the driver of the car you are in or by another driver or party, you have the right to pursue compensation for all of those losses. By working with a Charlotte …
Automobiles are an important element of our daily lives in this country. Most people use them daily, and many people spend a significant amount of time in them during the day. They have become an important tool in our daily life, and a vast majority of people could not live without them. However, because of …
Exercise has many benefits. It improves your health, can help you lose weight, and improves your mood. But did you know that it may even improve your driving and prevent an Atlanta car crash?In January, a study called “Exercise Can Improve Speed of Behavior in Older Drivers” was published in the Journal of Aging and Physical …
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