Georgia Car Accident Blog

So, you’ve been in a car accident. The paramedics on the scene said you didn’t need to be transported to the emergency room, but you really should see your doctor. You went home, took some over-the-counter painkillers, and went to bed. The next day, you felt okay, so you went to work. Do you really…

If you were involved in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. To achieve your goal, you and your personal injury attorney must prove that the other driver was at fault. “Fault” refers to who is responsible for the accident. After an accident, the police may…

The Insurance Information Institute reports that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019, 36,096 people died in car accidents. This was down by two percent from 2018. However, by 2021, there was an 18.4 percent increase in the number of people who died in the first half of the year over the…

If you were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, you know it’s a traumatic experience. After the dust settles, you’ll need a copy of your Georgia motor vehicle accident report to file an insurance claim. The accident report is called a Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report DMVs-523. This is the report that law…

After an accident, insurance company representatives will contact you to try to investigate your accident. To protect your rights and your ability to seek full and fair compensation for your injuries, there are some things that you should refrain from saying to them. What Is an Insurance Adjuster? Insurance adjusters are employed by insurance companies.…

After being involved in a car accident, you may need medical attention and treatment for your injuries. In order to preserve your future accident claim, there are a few things you should remember during your conversations with medical professionals while receiving treatment for your injuries. What Kind of Doctor Do I Need to See? After…

Drivers can face a range of hazards and dangerous driving conditions when the seasons change. The fall creates certain challenges you might not have experienced during the summer. Most people think winter is the worst season for driving because of ice and snow. However, autumn presents unique situations that can increase the risk of an…

Determining who is at fault for a car accident is often one of the most critical questions after a crash. The determination of liability often has a significant impact on the overall award of compensation, especially if an injury victim is accused of contributing to the accident. Who is at fault when a car accident…

One of the less common, but more fatal, types of accidents involving cars, trucks, and SUVs is a rollover accident. This type of accident can happen in a single-car accident or a multi-vehicle crash and has a higher fatality rate than almost any other type of vehicle accident. What causes a rollover accident? At the…

Did you know that Georgia is one of the few states where a victim doesn’t have to be injured to collect damages for the diminished value of their vehicle after an accident? Known as diminished value claims, this law obligates insurance companies to compensate a person for the diminished value of their vehicle after an…