Category: Auto Accident
Police reports play a pivotal role in Georgia car accident claims. They provide official documentation of the crash, including key details such as the date, time, and location. They may also have statements from involved parties, witness information, a diagram of the accident scene, and an initial assessment…
In Georgia, every personal injury claim involving a herniated disc from a car accident is unique. The specific details of the case determine the settlement’s value. So, there is no “average” settlement. Determining the value of a herniated disc settlement requires understanding the factors that impact compensation, the…
Back pain and similar symptoms are common after a collision. While you should see a medical doctor first, seeing a chiropractor after a Georgia car accident might help you deal with lingering back or neck pain. However, make sure your chiropractor has the proper license before seeking treatment….
While some people may think of whiplash as a simple soft-tissue injury that causes mild pain and stiffness in the neck, it can manifest as severe and chronic pain, persistent headaches, and numbness permeating down your arms and back. Whiplash can make it difficult to work, enjoy hobbies,…
Georgia’s “Move Over Law” aims to protect emergency responders, tow trucks, and highway maintenance workers from collisions. When drivers see emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights, they must move over one lane or slow down below the speed limit. First responders or others hit…
Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule entitles an injured motorist to compensation as long as they bear less than 50 percent of the fault for the car accident. However, a court may reduce the financial recovery in proportion to the party’s share of fault. Drivers who bear 50 percent…
Reporting a dangerous or drunk driver starts with dialing 911. Pull over or allow a passenger in your car to make the call. Try to provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, including details about the driver’s alarming behavior, the license plate number, vehicle description, and…
If you have been in a crash, you are likely asking yourself, “Do I need a lawyer?” The truth is that you have nothing to lose by talking to an attorney after a car accident in Georgia. The car accident lawyers at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., do not…
In many circumstances, being involved in a multi-vehicle car accident can affect the amount of compensation you can recover for your injuries. If you were in no way responsible for the collision, you are still eligible to recover full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other…
We all think we know how car accidents are supposed to work. The drivers involved exchange insurance information, then go their separate ways and let the insurance companies sort it out. But what if the accident wasn’t your fault, and you’re facing serious medical bills, but can’t go…