What Is A “Personal Injury” Case?
This question is the most searched question on the internet according to some publications and I have to assume it is because there are so many television commercials and other advertisements related to these cases. So, what is a personal injury case? DEFINING A PERSONAL […]
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Can Cars Go into the Bike Lane to Make a Turn?
More and more cities are installing bike lanes in an effort to make streets safer for bicyclists and combat traffic congestion by reducing the number of cars on the road. Columbus, Georgia in particular has a large number of bike-specific paths. Cyclists are encouraged to […]
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When and Where Do Most Truck Crashes Happen?
Big truck crashes don’t happen as often as car crashes, but when they do, the results can be horrific. Trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, which means they cause more damage and more severe injuries when they collide with other vehicles. In […]
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Can Stores Be Sued for Selling Alcohol to Drunk Drivers in Georgia?
You probably know bars face liability when drunk patrons hurt others on the road. That is why bartenders cut people off and call a cab instead of handing over keys, a point injury law professionals raise often. What you may not know is that it’s […]
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Who is Liable for a Crash Involving a City Bus?
Many people rely on public transportation, including city buses, as their only method of getting around. However, buses are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, stop more frequently, and make wider turns. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 69 fatal […]
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Are Bicyclists Ever at Fault for Crashes with Cars?
Anyone who commutes by bike or rides one for fun or exercise will tell you that drivers don’t give them enough space or pay enough attention to notice them. Some may even have encountered drivers who have tried to intentionally run them off the road. […]
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Do I Have to Wait for the Criminal Trial to End Before Suing in a Wrongful Death Claim?
No! If someone you love has been killed in an act of negligence such as a car crash caused by a drunk driver or other serious crime, you can sue the at-fault party immediately without needing to first wait for a guilty verdict from the […]
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Can My Lawyer Accept a Settlement Without My Consent?
Originally posted on October 11, 2021. Your personal injury lawyer should always strive to get the best outcome for you, and they have an ethical and moral responsibility to do so. This can sometimes mean recommending that you reject a settlement offer if it’s too […]
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Don’t Drive Distracted in School Zones!
More than one third of pedestrian accidents involving children happen between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., when kids are walking home from school or after school activities. We know why these crashes occur. Drivers ignore school zone laws. Protecting children and holding careless drivers accountable […]
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How Can I Prove the Other Driver in the Crash Was Under the Influence of Drugs?
Everyone knows how dangerous driving after drinking alcohol can be, but despite this, people still do it every day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 32% of all fatal car crashes in the U.S. involve a drunk driver! These tragedies often lead families […]
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What Vehicles Need a Commercial Driver’s License to Operate?
Driving without a valid driver’s license isn’t just dangerous, but it can also land you with big fines and even criminal charges. Driving unlicensed, either because the driver had their license suspended, revoked, or never had one to begin with, is plenty of cause to […]
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Is My Car Totaled If the Airbags Deploy?
Originally posted on February 15, 2021. Many people believe, and have likely been told, that if the airbags go off after a crash, the vehicle is automatically considered a total loss. This is not true. While a crash that is severe enough to set off […]
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