A new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the White House Center for Drug Control Policy, indicates that drugged driving or driving under the influence of prescription and non-prescription drugs, has been increasing in the US. The study, which looked at traffic accident fatalities in 2009, found…
Often, Georgia Injury Lawyers represent clients who have sustained such serious injuries that the medical bills and lost wages far exceed the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage. In this situation, the lawyer must ensure that all additional insurance policies are identified and that claims are made under these policies as well.…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just published the results of a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The report has findings that should be of interest to Atlanta car accident attorneys. According to the study, most drivers are fully aware of the risks from hazardous…
According to a recent City of Atlanta press release, the automated Red Light Cameras at numerous Atlanta intersections are there to “promote public safety.” As an Atlanta injury firm which handles many car wreck cases, we have doubted the accuracy of this statement, since it was made. Now, with the…
Head injuries are some of the most serious injuries arising out of an Atlanta car accident. These have the potential to leave behind long-term and life altering consequences, unless treatment is begun immediately. Often, the most serious types of head injuries are those that result from a closed head injury,…
Car accidents are difficult situations, even when everyone involved acts responsibly. The recent trial of Aimee Michaels – the Atlanta driver in the so-called Easter Crash – is a sobering reminder of the importance of knowing your obligations as a driver before you find yourself in a potentially overwhelming situation.…
While the most serious injuries sustained in car wrecks usually involve brain damage, herniated discs and broken bones, whiplash can also be one of the most debilitating injuries in an auto accident. These injuries may require months of rest and physical therapy to treat. Every year, approximately 1 million people…
Shoulder injuries are some of the most overlooked car accident-related injuries in Atlanta. These injuries typically occur in the soft tissues in the shoulder and neck, including the muscles, tendons and ligaments. A shoulder injury could also be linked to other neck injuries like whiplash that occur during an accident.…
Some of the most common injuries that result in car accident claims in Atlanta involve fractures or broken bones. Even a minor impact accident can result in broken bones. Fractures can also occur as a result of slip and fall accidents or a whole host of other types of situations…
A 14-year-old girls from the Atlanta suburb of McDonough was tragically killed yesterday. According to witnesses who saw incident the young girl was struck by a car while she was walking to her school bus stop after backing into the street when she came upon a roaming pit bull, which…