The Brauns Blog: Where
Personal Injury Law Meets Life

The days and weeks after you are hurt in a serious accident can be stressful and upsetting. If you are like most accident victims, you have never gone through this process before and are unsure of how to make sure your rights are protected. Fortunately, Georgia personal injury attorney David Brauns may be able to […]

These days, when someone talks about distracted driving, most of us tend to imagine drivers with their cell phones in their hand, busily texting away. It is certainly the case that texting and other smartphone use is a significant source of driver distraction, evidenced by how most states (including Georgia) have implemented restrictions on the […]

Despite all the public safety campaigns to stop it, distracted driving continues to be a huge problem on Atlanta’s congested streets and highways. This is especially dangerous when a driver hits a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider has no protection other than his clothes and helmet. As a result, many victims suffer needless catastrophic injuries or […]

Most people understand the importance of maintaining the brakes on their vehicles and not driving their vehicles if the brakes are not working right. That’s just common sense. It would seem a no-brainer to expect truckers and trucking companies to take these practical rules more seriously given the catastrophic injuries or fatalities that can result […]

One of the most heartbreaking types of accident is a backover pedestrian accident where a vehicle hits a pedestrian when backing up. These collisions frequently occur in driveways or parking lots, resulting in the pedestrian victims suffering horrific injuries or death. Even worse, the majority of these tragedies can be prevented if drivers would take […]

Rear-end motorcycle collisions are more severe than passenger vehicle rear-end collisions because of the differences between motorcycle and car accidents. This is due to the smaller size and lighter weight of the motorcycle and the fact that there is absolutely no protection between the rider and the vehicle hitting him and the hard pavement except […]

With the warm summer weather and school out in Georgia, your family may be spending much of their free time outdoors. Whether you are walking around the Atlanta area on a family weekend outing or your children are out walking to the park or a friend’s house, you want to feel like your family is […]

The discs in your back help protect your spinal column by absorbing the shocks of everyday life. These discs are made up of two layers, with a soft middle and hard exterior. An impact, such as a car accident, can cause the soft middle to rupture, called a herniated disc. Common symptoms of a herniated […]

An insurance adjuster’s offer can be difficult to understand and will often be lower than you feel is “fair.” In order to ensure you receive appropriate compensation for the damage to your vehicle or total loss of your car there are a few key things you should know.

You need to understand that in the claimant/adjuster relationship, the adjuster has the power. He/she controls the money and is not harmed if the claim does not settle and goes into litigation. Here are some tips for dealing with your insurance adjuster.