Oftentimes, people who are involved in relatively minor car crashes – and sometimes even more serious ones – decline medical care from first responders, opt not to go to the hospital in an ambulance and don’t even see their doctor right away because they don’t believe...
It is common for major shipping companies to delegate their work to independent contractors. When the trucks operated by those contractors cause accidents, victims often feel their options are limited. But is that always true? Not necessarily. Here is what you need to...
Drunk driving crashes are more catastrophic than typical automobile accidents. Because alcohol influences reaction time, intoxicated motorists frequently fail to brake or take evasive action before impact. This could lead to high-speed collisions, head-on crashes and...
When you lose a loved one in a tragic, preventable accident, the legal system in Georgia provides justice through a standard known as the "full value of life." To ensure your family receives fair compensation, state law evaluates the deceased’s life in two ways: the...
Missing evidence can make a wrongful death case more difficult, but it does not always prevent a claim from moving forward. Georgia courts can address the loss or destruction of important evidence and may hold the responsible party accountable. Even when key...
A crash with a large truck is more than just a bigger car wreck. While both are road accidents, the legal rules for trucks and commercial vehicles are much stricter. A truck accident claim in Georgia involves federal regulations. It can also include multiple...
Truck accident cases often involve large insurance policies, multiple parties and serious injuries. While most people focus on who caused the crash, the laws that govern how a claim moves through the legal process can also affect a case. Georgia revised some of these...
In car accidents, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may demand an independent medical examination (IME) if they doubt your personal injury claim. This is to be anticipated. Nevertheless, you have to be cautious about the medical examination. Since the insurer...
If you got hurt working in a factory or on a construction site, you are probably worried about your next paycheck now that you are sidelined. You need a way to pay for medical care and replace your lost wages. You can seek compensation for your injuries through a...
Underride accidents occur when a passenger vehicle slides beneath a semi-truck. These crashes often cause catastrophic injuries. To find who is at fault, an investigator must look into federal safety standards and the truck's maintenance history. Federal safety...