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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Do Blind Spot Monitors Work?
Blind spot crashes are one of the most common types of auto accident, and many new cars and SUVs come equipped with blind spot monitors to help combat this issue. While they are not yet required, like backup cameras now are in all new vehicles […]
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Can I Sue for Tripping on a Broken Sidewalk in Georgia?
In order to win compensation after an injury, injury victims will need to prove three things. First, that they suffered injuries that cost them financially (such as in medical bills and lost wages). Next, that their injuries were someone else’s fault. Finally, that the at-fault […]
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Truck Crashes Can Be Caused by Bad Maintenance
While most people will be quick to point the finger at the truck driver after a semi-truck crash, the liability usually lies with the trucking company. This isn’t only because they employ the potentially at-fault driver, it is because one of the leading causes of […]
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Can a Military Spouse File for Medical Malpractice for Treatment Received On-Base?
One of the great perks of Active Duty service is free world-class medical care at military hospitals and on-base clinics. In fact, this perk extends to dependents (i.e., the spouse and children of an Active Duty “sponsor”) in many cases, as long as they are […]
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How Often Do Truck Drivers Fall Asleep at the Wheel?
Federal guidelines limit how long commercial truck drivers can sit behind the wheel at a stretch, as well as how long of a break they need between driving stretches, but it doesn’t always work. With a national shortage of drivers and a steady increase over […]
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