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Understanding the Fundamentals of a Wrongful Death Claim
Wrongful death claims exist so that if a person dies because of the acts of another, the survivors of that person have the option to file a lawsuit requesting compensation for losses. A wrongful death lawsuit may be necessary when a death occurs because of the negligence or fault of another person, business or organization. […]
Reporting Even Minor Vehicle Accidents is Important
Minor car accidents may seem like more of an annoyance than a liability. This common type of auto accident typically results in small dents or scratches on a vehicle and may not cause injuries to individuals in the cars or trucks involved. It may feel unnecessary to report these accidents to the authorities or to […]
Crash Results in the Death of Georgia Motorcycle Rider
A motorcyclist died the evening of June 18 in a collision with a Cadillac Escalade on Bay Creek Church Road near Loganville, Georgia. The 22-year-old rider was struck head on while he was making a left-hand turn. According to the Georgia State Patrol, charges are pending against the driver of the car involved in the […]
Georgia Truck Accident Results in Three Fatalities
A tanker truck crashed into a passenger vehicle on Interstate 16 early in the morning on June 19, causing the death of three people. Officials with the Georgia State Patrol stated that the Treutlen County accident occurred when the truck hit the back of a Toyota Scion, causing both vehicles to cross the highway median […]
Five Most Common Types of Vehicle Accident Injuries
Three million people are injured each year in motor vehicle accidents. Although these injuries may range from very minor to quite serious, there are several types of injuries that are most commonly seen among crash victims. The five most common types of auto accident injuries are the following: Soft tissue damage: Soft tissue injuries are […]
How Can an Attorney Help After a Car Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, your first instinct is likely to make sure everyone in the vehicle is unhurt. After you confirm the safety of yourself and your passengers, a variety of questions and concerns may flood your mind about the state of your vehicle, insurance issues or what to do next. […]
Trucking Accident on Interstate Leads to Five Deaths
A recent accident on Interstate 16 just a few miles of Savannah led to the deaths of five people. Now authorities are trying to determine exactly what caused the crash. The accident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19 when a tractor-trailer reportedly smashed into two different cars and then started on fire on […]
Are Drivers Making Left Turns Always Liable in Accidents?
In most cases, drivers who make left-hand turns and then cause accidents with cars approaching from the opposite direction are found to be at fault. These accidents are particularly dangerous, as they often involve hard collisions on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Most states have laws indicating that drivers making left turns must wait […]
Reporting an Auto Accident to the DMV
Whenever you are in an automobile accident, you may need to report it to not only the local police department and your insurance company, but also (in some circumstances) to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The laws for filing accident reports with the DMV vary based on where you live, but there are some […]
