Car crash injuries can be broken down into the following 5 categories: Head & Back Injuries Head and back injuries are some of the most severe and challenging to overcome for individuals who sustain them. These injuries can be life-altering…
Car accidents can be a terrifying and shocking experience. Learning the steps to take following a car accident can save you time, money, and possibly your life or someone else’s. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that around 20,175 people…
Car accidents happen quickly. In many cases, it can be difficult to know who is truly at fault for the events. It is also common for the actions of each party to contribute to a collision — for example, if one…
Car accidents can result in vehicle damage, serious to catastrophic injury, and, in severe cases, death. The costs for repairs, medical expenses, funeral arrangements, and other matters arising from the accident can add up. In an at-fault state like Georgia, the…
Drivers in Georgia are required to carry car insurance. The state follows fault-based liability principles, so auto insurance is essential for ensuring that drivers can be properly compensated if they are injured in a car accident. Georgia drivers have the option…
When purchasing car insurance, there are multiple plans available beyond the standard coverage. Purchasing additional coverage options allows you to tailor your insurance policy to your driving needs. One optional coverage plan is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. This type…
An auto accident you want to avoid more than others is a truck accident. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 4,000 people died in large truck crashes in 2018, and while 16% of victims were truck occupants,…
Driving next to a commercial truck on the road can be nerve-wracking, especially because most people know some of the most disastrous vehicle accidents involve trucks. Because commercial trucks are driven by workers on the job, you’d think that drivers…
Let’s say you become seriously injured after a car accident due to a driver’s negligence. After coming to a complete stop, contacting emergency responders and police, and exchanging information with the other driver, you head to the hospital for medical…
Accidents occur out of the blue and, given the rush of adrenaline you might feel as a result of this unexpected occurrence, the effects of your injuries might not be immediately apparent. In fact, many people often feel fine after…
Negligent Entrustment Under the negligent entrustment doctrine, a car owner may be liable for injuries that were caused by another person’s negligence if a car owner knowingly entrusted their car to an incompetent driver. Negligent entrustment requires proof of the…