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Passenger Dies After Crash with Truck Carrying CO2
In early March, a 54-year-old woman died after her vehicle collided with a tanker truck on GA-400. Officials reported that the truck was “carrying compressed carbon dioxide as well as several carbon dioxide containers.” Both vehicles veered off the road and overturned. The deceased victim was airlifted to a nearby trauma center before succumbing to […]
Duluth News – High School Golf Team Member Killed in a Car Accident
Sadly, hundreds of lives are taken each year due to car accidents on Georgia roads. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, there were 1,664 traffic fatalities statewide in 2020 alone. Yet another life was lost in late February when a Lanier High School student died in a tragic car accident in Gwinnett County. According […]
UGA Football Player Jalen Carter Accepts Charges and Probation After Reckless Driving Accident
Jalen Carter was a defensive lineman for the University of Georgia’s Bulldogs football team – and a top pick for this year’s NFL draft. However, Carter has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless driving and racing charges after a crash took the lives of his teammate and a staff member. The 24-year-old Bulldogs recruiting analyst, […]
Can I Change My Lawyer Before Settlement in Georgia
Can I change my lawyer before settlement? This is a common question for individuals who feel their current attorney isn’t meeting their needs. Have you been wondering if you made the right choice when you hired your personal injury lawyer? If so, you might be thinking about seeking legal representation elsewhere. But how do you […]
What to Expect Physically After a Car Accident
If you are one of the millions of people hurt in a traffic accident this year, you should understand what to expect physically so you know when to seek medical help and how to demand financial compensation from the at-fault driver. To learn more, contact Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC for a free consultation. […]
Holidays and Georgia Accident Statistics
If you’re planning to hit the road this holiday season, be prepared for plenty of traffic, bad drivers, and wintertime hazards. Many Americans travel this time of year to celebrate with loved ones. Unfortunately, more drivers on the roads can lead to an uptick in car accidents – especially when the weather gets nasty. Holiday […]
What to Do If You’ve Been Rear-Ended
Rear-end collisions are among Georgia’s most common types of accidents. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that of the nearly 400,000 crashes statewide in one recent year, about 36 percent were rear-end collisions. Unfortunately, they often cause their victims severe injuries and financial instability. Knowing what to do if you’ve been rear-ended can make a […]
What Is the Average Settlement for a Drunk Driving Accident in Georgia?
If a drunk driver hurt you, you probably want to know how much money you are owed for your injuries and other losses. After all, you’re likely facing serious expenses and need help making ends meet during this difficult time. No two drunk driving accident cases are alike. That makes it difficult to calculate the […]
Understanding Georgia’s Pain and Suffering Laws
In Georgia, those hurt by others can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other losses they suffered as a result – including something called “pain and suffering.” But what exactly is pain and suffering, and how is it quantified? What Is “Pain and Suffering?” Georgia courts acknowledge that injuries have more than just […]
Georgia’s Good Samaritan Law FAQs
Doing the right thing can be hard. It’s always easier to turn your head and look the other way when someone else is in trouble. It takes courage and selflessness to lend a helping hand instead. In the spirit of promoting the kindness and altruism that all societies need, many states have enacted “Good Sarmatian” […]
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