Category: Auto Accident
You might assume you’ll need to file a lawsuit if you get hurt in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence. But most car accident cases settle rather than go to trial. Only a few car accident cases end up in court, and even fewer go all…
When two vehicles moving alongside each other collide, the wreck is known as a sideswipe accident if at least one of the cars is struck along its side. Sideswipe accidents occur as a driver tries to change lanes or a vehicle drifts out of its lane into an…
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), about one in eight drivers are uninsured despite legal requirements that they carry minimum levels of auto liability coverage. Being involved in an accident with one of these drivers can result in a serious headache for injured victims. That’s where uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM)…
Uber and other rideshare services are more popular than ever. Each year that goes by, there seem to be more rideshare drivers on the road. As their ranks grow, so does the likelihood that one will be involved in an accident. If you were injured in an Uber…
Car accidents can cause a wide variety of different injuries. The sheer force of a crash can violently slam a person’s head forward and backward, making back, neck, and spinal injuries extremely common. These injuries are often painful and can result in a victim suffering from a herniated…
Chest injuries – everything from bruised sternums and broken ribs to internal organ damage and severe bleeding – are among the most common injuries people suffer in car accidents. Research published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests that up to 80 percent of blunt chest trauma injuries in…
Did you sustain a severe injury to your arms or hands in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia? If so, you might be owed significant compensation if someone else’s negligence is to blame. Our hands and arms are crucial to countless daily activities and tasks. An injury to…
If you were injured and incurred property damage in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you would likely turn to the at-fault driver’s insurance for compensation. Your goal is to get enough money to cover your medical expenses, repair your damaged car and recoup other costs associated with the…
If you’ve suffered severe injuries in a car crash, the cost of treating major injuries can quickly amount to thousands of dollars. You may face additional financial hardship if you have to miss an extended period of work. If another driver caused the accident, you may file a…
Police, firefighters, and emergency medical responders must respond to emergencies as quickly as possible. While reaching their destination is a priority, emergency vehicle drivers must still exercise due caution, or else they run the risk of causing a severe injury accident. If you were injured in a crash…