Category Archives: Personal Injury
What are Some Safety Precautions Pedestrians Can Take to Avoid Accidents?
Pedestrians involved in vehicle accidents often suffer very severe injuries, based on the fact that they have no protection against impact. If you were struck by a car or another type of motor vehicle, consult an attorney about your prospects for pursuing a case. In any accident, the court looks at all parties involved and… Read More »
Who is Most at Risk From Dog Bites?
Millions of Americans suffer from dog bites every year and some incidents involve serious injury. Attorneys can protect your rights and help you fight to recover compensation if a dog bites and severely injures you or a loved one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 4.5 million Americans are dog bite… Read More »
Which Family Members Can Recover Compensation in a Wrongful Death Case?
A wrongful death is a death caused by another person’s negligence, deliberate wrongful action or crime. When a loved one dies from wrongful death, surviving family members have the right under Georgia law to sue the responsible party or parties for damages. An attorney can investigate the case and determine liable parties and who has… Read More »
Why is Texting While Driving So Hazardous?
Thirty-nine states plus the District of Columbia now have texting bans while driving. Georgia is one of the states with a texting ban for all drivers. If you suffer serious injury in a vehicle accident caused by a texting driver, find out how an attorney can protect your rights. The University of Utah conducted a… Read More »
How Relevant are Driving Distractions to Truck Accidents?
While many truck drivers obey the rules of the road and are conscientious drivers, others become involved in distracted driving and cause accidents. When a truck driver is at fault for your accident and you suffer serious injury, find out how attorneys can help. The U.S. government has a website called distraction.gov that provides detailed… Read More »
Do Helmets Reduce Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
Despite wearing helmets, motorcyclists often suffer serious injuries. If you or a loved one is involved in a serious accident, consult a lawyer protect your rights. From the standpoint of your own safety as a motorcyclist, statistics show that wearing helmets saves lives. A Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) research report for 2011 indicated that… Read More »
Get the Most Money for Your Car After an Auto Accident
If your vehicle has been involved in an accident, you may be entitled to more than just having your car fixed. Insurance companies are not required to tell you that you can also make a claim for diminished value. Diminished value claims relate to the value of a vehicle after it’s been repaired from an… Read More »