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  • Can I Sue GDOT After a Car Accident?
    Can I Sue GDOT After a Car Accident?
    The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) partners with private contractors to build and maintain the state’s highways and bridges. GDOT doesn’t want you captive for hours by a mile-long chain of stopped cars because there are insufficient lanes for traffic flow. You have probably noticed the blue-striped, white trucks with the GDOT logo hurrying down I-285 or I-20 because there...
  • Liability for Collisions with a Fixed Object
    Liability for Collisions with a Fixed Object
    Not every car accident involves two or more automobiles. Some instead are single-vehicle collisions where the driver collides with a fixed object. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), vehicles leaving the roadway and colliding with a fixed object such as a tree, pole, road sign, or traffic barrier account for around 20 percent of all car crash-related...
  • Filing Claims When Injured in an Accident Involving a Stolen Vehicle
    Filing Claims When Injured in an Accident Involving a Stolen Vehicle
    After being involved in a car accident, individuals generally have the chance to file a claim for damages against the other driver’s insurance. However, if you were in a collision with a driver who was in a stolen vehicle, you may have to rely on uninsured motorist coverage. How Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Apply? Uninsured motorist coverage aids in rapidly...
  • Witness Testimony and How It Can Help (Or Hurt) Your Georgia Accident Case
    Witness Testimony and How It Can Help (Or Hurt) Your Georgia Accident Case
    Witnesses play a vital role in helping victims . However, not everyone understands exactly how important these individuals can be. A witness can make or break your Georgia accident case in ways that you might not appreciate until you have an accident. Working with an automobile accident attorney in Mableton, Georgia, you can use witness testimony to improve your chances of...
  • What to Do If You’re Hurt While Driving a Moped
    What to Do If You’re Hurt While Driving a Moped
    Moped injuries can be serious, given the lack of protection that automobiles provide. Many accidents involving these vehicles are the result of another driver’s negligence. If you or a loved one were hurt while driving a moped, you likely have significant expenses to deal with. Hiring an experienced Georgia automobile accident attorney is the best way to demand the compensation you need....
  • ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS INTERSTATES IN THE NATION – I-285
    ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS INTERSTATES IN THE NATION – I-285
    A CLOSER LOOK INTO WHAT MAKES I-285 SO PROBLEMATIC FOR GEORGIA DRIVERS While Atlanta is known for several appealing qualities including its breathtaking views, impressive selection of restaurants, bustling city life and overall southern hospitality, there is one large obstacle that locals and visitors alike can agree on as a source of constant anxiety and affliction: I-285. Local commuters know...
  • NEW TECHNOLOGY HELPS BUST DISTRACTED DRIVERS
    NEW TECHNOLOGY HELPS BUST DISTRACTED DRIVERS
    Cobb County Police have high hopes for new technology that will be able to catch distracted drivers. As mentioned in a report released by Channel 2 Action News, a device known as the “textalyzer,” can assist in determining whether or not drivers involved in an accident were distracted prior to the collision. The textalyzer can also analyze if a driver was...
  • FOUR QUESTIONS TO ASK IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
    FOUR QUESTIONS TO ASK IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
    After a car accident, no matter how minor, no one is thinking straight. It is easy for details to slip your mind, even though these details might become very important if you end up needing to file a car accident lawsuit related to the accident. Some of the most important evidence you might need in a lawsuit is on your own body....
  • 5 TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE “100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER”
    5 TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE “100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER”
    In just a few weeks schools will be letting out for the Summer. Traffic will be lighter during your morning commute but with vacation plans and new drivers on the road, the chances of accidents will increase. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are referred to as the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ when the “average number of...
  • Headache After a Car Accident: Why You Need to See the Doctor
    Headache After a Car Accident: Why You Need to See the Doctor
    We all know about some of the worst injuries that can happen to a car accident victim. Brain damage, paralysis, even death can result. In light of these, it’s tempting to view a post-accident headache as no big deal. But if you or a loved one has been in a car accident, a headache can mean something serious. Failing to...