Woman suffering from a head injury

The violent impact of a car accident can cause serious health complications. Some of these have immediately apparent signs or symptoms, such as lacerations and broken bones. Others, however, have no visible signs. For example, the symptoms of internal bleeding gradually worsen in the hours following car accidents, eventually becoming life-threatening. Car accident victims should […]

Worried woman sitting on the side of the bed while husband sleeps

When someone gets hurt due to another party’s negligence, the harm often goes beyond their physical injuries. In many cases, the consequences are devastating for the victim’s spouse as well. In personal injury law, the term “loss of consortium” describes the losses that a spouse experiences due to their partner’s injuries. So, when can a […]

Person driving a car at night

It’s a common question for drivers: do more car accidents happen at night? While just 25 percent of all motor vehicle travel occurs at night, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), many crashes happen after the sun goes down. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash, contact our Georgia car accident lawyers to […]

Georgia's Peak Hazard Hours Drive Safely!

Knowing when car crashes occur in Georgia is critical to avoiding them. If you know the most dangerous time to drive, you’ll know when to stay off the road. While different times of the year and times of the day present unique driving dangers, studies suggest that the most dangerous time to drive is between […]

What Information Do I Need to Exchange After a Car Accident

Exchanging information at the scene of a motor vehicle wreck is very important in Georgia. Although you may experience fear and anxiety in the immediate aftermath of a crash, it’s important to stay calm. Get to a safe spot away from traffic and exchange information with the other drivers. What information do you exchange in […]

Can I Receive Compensation for Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident in Georgia

Car accidents can be traumatic experiences. While medical treatment can help you recover to the fullest possible extent, you may still experience significant physical pain even after undergoing treatment. In addition, you may suffer from lingering psychological and emotional effects caused by the trauma of the collision. With the help of an experienced Georgia car […]

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Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reported that a Wilcox County Sheriff has died in a single-vehicle car accident.  The crash occurred in the afternoon on Georgia State Road 233. According to GSP, the sheriff lost control of his vehicle when responding to a call. His vehicle exited the roadway and hit a tree. It is unknown […]

injured woman after a car accident - Common Car Accident Injuries that Might Go Undetected

For decades, films showing the grisly aftermath of car accidents were a key part of driver’s ed courses. They aim to shock impressionable young viewers into understanding the serious consequences of careless, inattentive, or reckless driving. But in concentrating on these gruesome images, the films often overlook that car accidents can also cause severe, debilitating […]

dummy hit by airbag during crash test

Airbags should save lives, reducing the force of an impact in a car wreck, but what happens if the airbags are defective? Perhaps the airbags in your vehicle failed to deploy in a wreck, worsening your injuries. Or maybe the airbag inflated when it shouldn’t have, and you were injured as a result.  You are […]

motorcycle and car collision on a highway

Riding a motorcycle can be a great alternative to driving a car—they’re cheaper, require less gas, and are more nimble to maneuver. However, performing certain maneuvers on a motorcycle can also put the rider and other road users at risk. Motorcyclists must understand which maneuvers are and are not legal on the road, especially when […]