People often run red traffic lights when they are in a hurry and do not want to stop and wait for the traffic light to change. However, running a red traffic light at an intersection is a surefire way to bring about a collision with another vehicle. In fact, failing to stop at a stop […]
After car crashes, vehicle occupants often suffer from whiplash, slipped discs, and associated muscle strains. However, drivers and front-seat passengers may develop pain, bruising, and swelling around the upper chest area in the days following the collision. Some claimants mistakenly believe they’re only suffering from accident-related anxiety or stress, but these symptoms generally indicate chest […]
The average number of car accident injuries that happen per year in the United States is around three million. In addition, about 36,000 people die from auto accident injuries every year, including drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. When a party doesn’t follow the rules of the road, disaster can happen, leading to insurmountable consequences for those […]
Maybe you had just stopped for your morning coffee and were on your way to work. Maybe you made a quick run to the store for the missing dinner ingredient. Perhaps you just dropped your child off at soccer practice or were on your way to pick up a friend for a night out. No […]
Atlanta is a populous, bustling city with countless traffic intersections. The crossing of two or more busy streets is hazardous by nature, with dozens of vehicles traveling in different directions, all squeezing through the same small area every minute. Thousands of car accidents occur on Georgia’s roads each year, and hundreds of them happen in […]
Determining fault for a car crash may seem simple at first. Unfortunately, even obviously negligent drivers and their insurers may attempt to shift some or all of the blame onto the drivers injured in the accident. You may suddenly find yourself questioned about your speed, driving history, and vehicle maintenance practices. What seemed like an […]
No matter the size or scope, a car accident sets a complicated and frustrating insurance claims process into motion. Two or more auto insurance providers might each assign two or more adjusters to your case. Juggling requests from property damage, bodily injury, and liability adjusters often overwhelms injured claimants trying to recover needed compensation. Unfortunately, […]
Auto accident commercials and billboards often encourage anyone injured in a car crash to immediately contact a local car accident attorney. For some injured claimants, doing so might protect them from common insurance traps and preserve evidence needed for viable car accident claims. However, other car accident victims wonder whether they need an attorney or […]
According to statistics from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 32,000 individuals are victims of fatal car accidents every year in the United States, with approximately two million people suffering from some type of injury received in a car accident. The best way to get monetary compensation following a car […]
Experiencing the grief that follows the death of a loved one is never easy. However, when another person’s negligence caused the loved one’s death in a car accident, unbearable grief can result. Should such a tragedy take place, then you, as a surviving family member, may bring a wrongful death claim or file a lawsuit […]
