The Atlanta Police Department recently announced that it would no longer be responding to car accidents where no injuries are reported. This is a temporary measure, due to the coronavirus. The APD made the announcement on July 30, 2020, via social media. They wrote, “to protect the health and safety of our staff and customers,…
How has the coronavirus pandemic impacted Georgia’s legal industry overall? Just in general, the coronavirus has made people aware of simple things, like how often they wash or sanitize their hands, how close they stand to people, or whether they shake hands with someone. For the legal industry, the Georgia Courts have started to implement…
Every year in the United States, more than six million car accidents take place. While the majority of car accidents only result in damage to the cars involved, one in three accidents will result in personal injury to the passengers or driver. It is estimated that in every ten accidents, two will lead to fatal…
Imagine driving along and someone hits you lightly on the back of your car, causing a car accident. You both get out of your cars and assess the damage. It looks really minor, just a scratch or two on each car. The other driver laughs it off and says that it’s no big deal. If…
Medical malpractice is one of those legal concepts you hear about so often that it’s easy to think you know what it means. Yet, many people often misunderstand it—usually believing it includes one of two extremes:
It’s a driver’s nightmare—hitting road debris that actually causes a car accident. Driver-on-driver accidents are scary, but at least you’re dealing with another person. Road debris is just an object, and you can run across objects at any time that range from large rocks to exploded tractor trailer tires. Usually, you have plenty of time…
If you’ve never experienced a severe personal injury in which someone or some organization was at fault, then your only knowledge of settlements probably comes from the media or TV. Because the media likes to report mostly interesting and sensational stories, you may immediately think of righteous, multi-million dollar settlements against “bad” companies who get…
Getting injured in a car wreck is traumatic enough. A hit and run complicates the situation even more. If the at-fault driver flees, how do you find that person? If you don’t find the driver, how do you get compensated? If you do find the driver, how you make that person pay? Unfortunately, most hit…
Often in car accident, vehicles endure bumps, scratches, scrapes, or warping. Occasionally, parts may break or completely detach from the vehicle. In these situations, many owners decide to repair their vehicles. Getting Your Vehicle Appraised No matter the nature of the accident you experienced, getting your car, semi-truck, or motorcycle repaired implies a loss in…
After sustaining an injury, it’s crucial to have a reliable source of support and care. This is where the benefits of hiring a personal injury lawyer come into play. Choosing the right legal advocate is essential when you find yourself as a victim due to someone else’s negligence. A personal injury attorney offers the advantage…
