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Dooring accidents occur when a driver opens their car door into the path of a passing bicyclist. Because bicyclists lack the structural protection of a vehicle, they can suffer serious injuries in these crashes. A driver who causes a bicycle accident in Georgia by opening their door into…
To prove that improper lighting caused your trip and fall, you must show that the poor lighting obscured a hazard, the property owner knew or should have known about the issue, and their failure to address it directly caused you harm. While holding the negligent property owner accountable…
Every Georgia driver has a responsibility as a reasonable person to avoid causing an accident. A driver who fails to uphold this responsibility is considered negligent. However, if their carelessness is unreasonably excessive and shows a conscious disregard for others’ safety, their action is regarded as reckless behavior….
Georgia’s unpredictable weather frequently contributes to car accidents. Whether a sudden torrential downpour or dense morning fog reduces visibility, or slippery roads cause a vehicle to lose control and spin out, these conditions can increase the risk of a crash and complicate liability. However, while weather conditions might…
If you’ve been hurt in an accident someone else caused, you can file a lawsuit to demand they compensate you for what you’ve suffered as a result. One common way to resolve a personal injury claim is by negotiating a structured personal injury settlement with the liable party….
Police reports play a pivotal role in Georgia car accident claims. They provide official documentation of the crash, including key details such as the date, time, and location. They may also have statements from involved parties, witness information, a diagram of the accident scene, and an initial assessment…
In Georgia, every personal injury claim involving a herniated disc from a car accident is unique. The specific details of the case determine the settlement’s value. So, there is no “average” settlement. Determining the value of a herniated disc settlement requires understanding the factors that impact compensation, the…
Under most circumstances, Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits gives you two years to file a lawsuit from the date of your injury. However, different exceptions can increase or decrease the time to take legal action. In most personal injury cases, if you miss the deadline,…
Back pain and similar symptoms are common after a collision. While you should see a medical doctor first, seeing a chiropractor after a Georgia car accident might help you deal with lingering back or neck pain. However, make sure your chiropractor has the proper license before seeking treatment….
While some people may think of whiplash as a simple soft-tissue injury that causes mild pain and stiffness in the neck, it can manifest as severe and chronic pain, persistent headaches, and numbness permeating down your arms and back. Whiplash can make it difficult to work, enjoy hobbies,…