Category: Auto Accident
If you’ve finished treatment for your injuries and the other side accepts liability, a settlement may be reached within a few months. Claims settled out of court generally take less time to resolve. If the claim goes to court and to trial, your case may take a year…
Frustrated drivers sometimes resort to brake checking when tailgated on Georgia roads. It is an attempt to get the tailgating driver to back off, but it’s a dangerous gamble. Brake checking can cause crashes ranging from rear-end accidents to multi-car pileups, putting everyone involved at risk of serious…
Have you been hurt in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia involving livestock? If so, you’re probably wondering about your right to compensation. After all, you can’t sue a cow. However, depending on the circumstances, the animal’s owner or other parties might be liable for what happened. …
Tinnitus after a car accident can be related to a physical injury or in response to the loud noises of the crash, causing victims to experience ringing in the ears, pulsating, or buzzing sounds called phantom noises. It can be a persistent, constant presence requiring immediate medical attention…
If you have driven in Georgia, you might have noticed an interesting phenomenon. None of the vehicles on the road with Georgia plates have a license plate located on the front of them. In Georgia, state law does not require them. However, you may still encounter drivers on…
There is no average car accident settlement for soft tissue injury in Georgia. Many factors go into the settlement amount, including the severity of injuries, the impact of the injuries on the victim’s life, and the insurance policy limits of the at-fault driver. Car accidents often lead to…
If a Georgia car accident caused your miscarriage, you can hold the at-fault party responsible. State law allows parents to recover compensation after the death of an unborn child to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. While no amount of money can make…
Many drivers are likely familiar with the five most dangerous highways in Georgia. A recent study by MoneyGeek identified stretches of Moreland Avenue (Georgia 42), I-20, I-285, Georgia 85, and Old National Highway (Georgia 279) as the state’s leading roads for accidents and deaths. Unsurprisingly, the majority of…
Scanning the road at least 12 seconds ahead can help you avoid collisions. You can see upcoming obstacles and have ample time to react to changes in the road. Staying alert and aware on the road not only protects you from car accidents but also keeps other drivers…
Most states require vehicles to pass a car inspection before drivers can register them or renew their registration, but Georgia does not. Unless you want to register your car in one of 13 counties in the Atlanta metro area, you don’t need to worry about an inspection. Drivers…