Car Accidents

People often feel anxious after car crashes, which can manifest in many different ways. Sometimes, people try to explain away symptoms that are clear warning signs of a serious injury. For example, those who suddenly lose consciousness after a car crash may tell...

Serious car wrecks often cause severe injuries that bring massive medical bills. In Georgia, drivers must carry mandatory minimum limits for bodily injury liability. However, a major crash can easily exhaust these baseline policy caps.  When your losses surpass the...

After a crash, most people tend to focus on the obvious details: insurance information, visible damage and immediate injuries. It is a stressful time, and even the most careful person can overlook what may matter later. In the hours and days that follow, small pieces...

When many people get injured, it happens close to home. Studies have looked at accidental injuries in general, and it makes sense that many people would suffer such injuries at home. It is where they spend most of their time, so someone who experiences a slip-and-fall...

Heavy rain, dense fog or sudden icy patches can make driving treacherous in Georgia and Alabama. In these scenarios, it is natural to think that if weather causes a crash, it is just bad luck rather than someone's fault. The law, however, does not automatically...

Every season inspires unique traffic concerns. For example, the cooler seasons see an increase in several noteworthy driving hazards. While Georgia doesn't necessarily see the inclement winter weather that northern states endure, colder temperatures and precipitation...

After a car accident, people typically focus on the visible problems, such as dented metal, broken glass, lacerations and bruises. There may also be a feeling of relief that there were no fatalities or fractured bones. However, some of the most serious injuries can’t...

Your vehicle may include safety systems designed to reduce injury during a crash, but you may only notice defects after a collision. Airbags may fail to deploy, seats may collapse under force or seat belts may unlatch. These failures can increase injury severity and...

Any activity that takes a driver's attention away from driving is a distraction. These activities usually increase the chances of an accident occurring. Distractions on the road are primarily categorized into three groups, depending on their impact on the brain and...