Many people assume that the driver at the rear is responsible for a rear-end crash. However, This is not necessarily the case. If the other driver was reckless, they could be held liable. So, how is fault ascertained in a rear-end accident? Proving negligence...
If you are hurt following an accident, you might be wondering what you need to do to obtain fair compensation for your damages. In order to win your personal injury suit, you need to prove fault. This legal concept refers to the amount of evidence you can produce in...
Slip-and-fall accidents are a common factor in personal injury cases in Georgia. Injuries sustained from slip-and-fall accidents can vary in severity, but common injuries include broken bones, injured spinal cords and even traumatic brain injuries. In Georgia,...
Each year, many Georgians suffer accident-related injuries. A lot of them seek compensation. State laws determine who may collect damages in the case of an accident. In some states, you can't receive compensation if you were even partially at fault. In other states,...
Commuting on a motorcycle comes with many benefits for owners. Parking a motorcycle might not be too difficult on many Georgia streets, and riding a bike could be enjoyable. Some motorcyclists appreciate the ability to speed up their trips with "lane splitting," a...
Those who are involved in car accidents on Georgia roads or highways may experience skull fractures. A skull fracture can be categorized as simple, linear or depressed, and it will be labeled as a compound fracture if it causes your skin to break. Let's take a look at...
At a moment’s notice, your life can change in any scenario. From a visit to a friend’s home, a relaxing sidewalk stroll and walking to your car in a parking ramp to shopping inside a retail store and a trek to a restroom while inside your favorite restaurant. Snap!...
You commute to and from Gainesville, Georgia, and are no stranger to traffic jams on the highway. Matters can be made worse in highway work zones with their narrow lanes, so you know that the risk for a car crash can be great. In fact, an accident occurs in a highway...
Georgia residents can do a lot to prepare for the spring switch to daylight saving time, such as getting to bed earlier and reducing their exposure to the light from cellphones, laptops and TVs. However, chances are that they will still feel drowsy after losing one...
Georgia comes in at No. 4 when it comes to the number of auto accidents involving drivers 65 and older (per 100,000 people). This is according to a report from The Senior List, a senior care website. The three states worse than Georgia are Florida, Texas and...
