Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people suffer in car accidents. Whiplash injuries are particularly prevalent in rear-end collisions when the head and neck are forcefully thrown backward and then forward in rapid succession. Whiplash injuries may be quite painful. The forceful movement can overextend ligaments and…
A rear-end accident occurs when the front end of one vehicle collides with the back end of the vehicle in front of it. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly one in every three motor vehicle accidents involve rear-end collisions. Many of these accidents are dangerous…
Determining fault is one of the most important factors in helping injured crash victims get compensation for their losses. In left-hand turn car accidents, however, it can be challenging to sort out who’s to blame. Laws regarding left-hand turns at intersections can be complex. Depending on the circumstances, both the…
When you think of car accidents, you typically imagine a physical collision between two or more vehicles. Sometimes, however, a vehicle causes an accident without hitting any other vehicles – and then leaves the scene. They’re known as phantom drivers, and these types of incidents are sometimes referred to as…
If you are involved in a car accident in Georgia, you will need to know your rights are and your options for seeking damages – especially if you are severely injured. Like most states, Georgia is an “at-fault” jurisdiction. So, to recover compensation, you will first turn to the liability…
Unlike a cut, burn or broken bone, you can’t see nerve damage. So, if you get into a car accident, you may suffer damage to your nerves without realizing it. In fact, due to shock and adrenaline, it may take hours or days until you notice signs of nerve damage….
A driver makes an improper lane change in Georgia when the driver changes lanes in a manner that puts the driver and others at risk of suffering serious injuries in an auto accident. If you have suffered harm in a crash that another driver caused by making an improper lane…
Many drivers in Georgia struggle when it comes to making U-turns. They have no idea when the maneuver is legal or illegal. It’s safe to say that, more often than not, they simply guess. Unfortunately, when they do so, they can put themselves and others in danger and cause serious…
Georgia requires all motorists to carry a minimum amount of liability auto insurance in order to register their vehicle in the state. This insurance pays for the bodily injury and property damage that the driver causes others to suffer in a car accident. Unfortunately, not all drivers abide by this…
MedPay is a type of auto insurance coverage. It can cover all or part of your medical expenses after a car accident, regardless of who was at fault for the crash. In other words, to be eligible to file a MedPay claim, you do not need to establish that another…