The Brauns Blog: Where
Personal Injury Law Meets Life

Compression fractures are a type of fracture that can affect the vertebrae that make your spine. In many cases, they occur because of low bone mass or osteoporosis, but they can also be the result of traumatic accidents. For this reason, anyone that has sustained a compression fracture should have his or her case reviewed by […]

This resource will discuss the types of property damage claims, what’s covered (and what’s not), and the pros and cons of making a PD claim against your own insurance or the insurance of the at-fault driver.

If you live in Gwinnett County, driving around large commercial trucks is an unavoidable part of life. Whether you take to the road in the morning, the evening, or in the middle of the night, you will be driving around semis, tractor-trailers, car carriers, and other large vehicles that can cause devastating accidents. Fortunately, there […]

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on the road, and every year thousands of pedestrians are severely injured by motorists. In some cases, pedestrians sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in these accidents, often resulting in significant medical complications and even disabilities. Fortunately, when these injuries are the result of motorist negligence, victims are often entitled […]

Statistics indicate that about 23 percent of premature deaths in Gwinnett County occurred due to alcohol-related vehicle crashes. This is a shocking number, and it means that a drunk driving accident could happen to you. Because of the risks of severe injuries and death, you should also stay vigilant and know that signs that a […]

Drunk and drugged drivers cause thousands of accidents each year, often with devastating results. Fortunately for victims, if they can prove that the driver was drunk at the time of the accident, they are typically entitled to compensation for their accident-related losses, including their medical expenses, lost income, lost quality of life, and physical and […]

When children and adolescents are injured, it’s important that adults take steps to ensure that their injuries are identified and properly treated—especially when their injuries have the potential to affect the rest of their lives. Without a doubt, traumatic brain injuries fall into this category, and parents and other adults should be able to recognize […]

Although other criminal offenses differentiate between illegal drugs and prescription drugs, when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, the law treats the two similarly. A driver who sustains a DUI conviction for operating a vehicle while under the influence of a legally prescribed medication can still incur possible jail time, community service, […]

If you have suffered injuries as a result of a truck driver’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a claim or lawsuit against the responsible truck driver, as well as the trucking company. You should be aware, however, that time may be of the essence in your case and that you must file your […]

You may not realize how many drunk drivers are on the road in Gwinnett County and throughout the United States at any given moment. Drunk drivers are inherently dangerous, as they often cause life-altering or deadly crashes. If you are in a crash with a drunk driver, it is important to remember that they may […]