Help for your financial burden In addition to the ongoing mental and physical suffering experienced by a person with a traumatic brain injury, there’s also a significant financial impact on the survivor’s family. The injured person’s loved ones must pay for the immediate medical care after the accident, which often causes financial struggles for the family right away. These financial…
Any death resulting from the negligence or reckless behavior of others is potential wrongful death. Nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one in an accident, especially if the accident occurred due to another person’s actions. If your parent, spouse, or child has been killed and you believe the death occurred due to the negligent actions of…
Drivers unaware of actual limitations of safety systems Many new automobiles sold in the US now feature new safety systems designed to prevent accidents by monitoring road conditions and making small automatic adjustments. But could these advanced systems actually cause more accidents? A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) indicates that automated safety technology in new vehicles…
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Summer is fast approaching and about 60% of Americans plan a vacation that’s at least 100 miles from home during the warm and sunny months. Whether you go road-tripping in your own car, or fly to your destination and rent a vehicle, it’s important to know what to do if you get in a wreck far from home. According…
When Is a Homeowner’s Association Liable for Swimming Pool Accidents? Many neighborhoods have a community swimming pool for residents, which is maintained by the homeowner’s association (HOA). Swimming pools provide a fun place for neighbors to gather for summer relaxation, exercise, and water games. But there’s a dangerous side to pools as well. According to the Center for Disease Control,…
Your car insurance coverage typically protects you from liability if you injure someone else or damage a vehicle, reimburses you for damage to your vehicle, and provides reimbursement should your vehicle be stolen or damaged in a storm, fire, or other non-driving situation. But you may need to think about more coverage. Most insurance companies offer a number of different…
In discussions with clients, we often discover that many people think that their motor vehicle insurance protects them, but actually don’t have a good understanding of what that coverage really means. This can put you at legal risk. We see these situations often in car accident cases. Vehicle insurance protects more than your car or truck. It also protects your…
Technically speaking, even the typical two car accident counts as a multiple car collision, but when most people think of a multi-car wreck, they imagine three or more vehicles are involved. Commonly called a pileup, multi-car collisions occur when numerous vehicles collide with a sort of chain reaction event. These accidents can often result in much more severe injuries than…
People fear reporting a car accident to their auto insurance companies for a number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is they know that car insurance rates often increase after a claim. Georgia law requires drivers to file a police report for any accident involving injury, death, or damages exceeding $500. If it’s serious enough to report to…
