On the first Monday of September, many Americans will travel long distances to spend time with their family and friends. This is the perfect way to make the most of some precious time off – but with so many extra cars on the road, there is a much higher risk of crashing. […]
Month: August 2016
Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Accident? Marietta Personal-Injury Lawyer Examines the Facts
At best, car accidents are costly, inconvenient and very, very frustrating. At worst, they can cause serious injuries and even death to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Unfortunately, collisions are alarmingly common in Georgia. […]
What Are the Most Frequent Causes of Vehicle Crashes?
It can be a surprise to learn that drunk and drugged driving is not the leading cause car wrecks. In fact, driving under the influence (DUI) isn’t even the second. […]
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Driver Negligence: The “Failure to Use Ordinary Care”
When an injury occurs as the result of a vehicle crash, your legal basis for filing a lawsuit and claiming compensation is usually the negligence, or “failure to use ordinary care,” of the other driver. […]
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Marietta Car Wreck Attorney Discusses 5 Parts of Your Vehicle You Must Maintain for Optimal Safety
Despite advancements in automotive technology, an unacceptable number of people die on Georgia roads every year. In 2014, more than 1,100 people lost their lives in traffic accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. […]
Is a Used Car Seat Safe for My Child? 4 FAQs Answered by a Marietta Car Wreck Attorney
Any parent who owns a vehicle understands the stress of driving with kids. In addition to distracting tantrums, there’s always the risk that a negligent driver will cause an accident that injures your child. […]
Your Car Crash Injury: Call an Attorney
When you are making a bodily injury claim against another driver’s insurance policy, that is an adversarial situation where shrewd, experienced adjusters and lawyers on the other side are working hard to minimize the amount of money you can recover. […]
When Your Fender Bender Becomes Problematic
Every day, dozens of Georgia drivers become involved in minor, low-speed collisions that may cause a little damage to their vehicles, but no apparent injuries to drivers or passengers. Often, drivers decide to work out an agreement with each other without involving their insurance companies. As Property Casualty 360 magazine put it, “you’re not legally […]
TITLE: Dog Bites and the Law in Georgia
When a dog bites you seriously enough to cause an injury, the dog’s owner may or may not be held liable, depending on the circumstances. […]
Do Seatbelts Really Save Lives? Marietta Car Accident Lawyer Investigates
Lane departure warnings, backup cameras and other technologies are helping drivers avoid accidents and injuries. With so many innovations in the last decade, it’s easy to forget that your vehicle’s most effective safety feature is the seatbelt. […]
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