Because of the size difference between a pedestrian and a full-sized vehicle, victims of pedestrian accidents frequently suffer serious or catastrophic injuries. As a result, injured pedestrians in Dougherty County and other parts of southwest Georgia might face...
Pursuing a personal injury lawsuit after being injured in a crash gives you the opportunity to find accountability and recover compensation. A financial reward stemming from one of these cases can go a long way, too, to helping you offset lost wages, medical expenses,...
Georgia law enforcement officers are shaking their heads over an especially deadly crash in Newton County, Georgia, on April 9, 2023. The accident A pick-up truck and a van collided head-on about 40 miles southeast of Atlanta on State Highway 142 just after 3:00 p.m....
In Georgia, auto accidents are a known problem. Some people, however, are at greater risk than others of being hurt and losing their lives. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists fall into this category. The difference for motorcyclists is that they use the...
Several studies have shown that distracted drivers are more likely to cause accidents, causing injuries to themselves and others. One of the most common forms of distracted driving is the use of cell phones. Using a cell phone while driving can be a considered a...
The immediate injuries that you suffer after a car accident can be all-consuming. They can leave you with an enormous amount of physical pain, and you may experience a significant amount of immobility. You’ll likely need quick medical care, too, which can be costly,...
Georgia’s relatively mild year-round weather makes it a great state for motorcycling. Operating a motorcycle comes with a great deal of responsibility, since motorcycle accidents can result in serious or deadly injuries. While you may follow all Georgia motorcycle...
Each year, a fatal car accident occurs about every 15 minutes, which equates to well over 35,000 fatal collisions a year. It is a plague in our country that we cannot seem to shake. While that is a huge number, it only represents about 1% of the over 5 million...
One Georgia pedestrian getting hit and killed by a car is too many. Sadly, many more people than a single individual are killed by motor vehicles in this state yearly. It's a serious safety issue that is getting worse, according to the Georgia State Patrol. A GSP...
Although personal injury lawsuits in Georgia happen all the time – and many of them are based on car accidents – each case and its associated facts are unique. So too are the types of damages that an injured party might seek from the responsible party. So, what type...