Getting into a car accident in Georgia can be a traumatic experience, even if it’s only a minor fender-bender. If you’ve never thought about what you should do after a car accident, you might panic and make a mistake. Here are some important things to remember if you...
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Why might you overlook an injury after a car accident?
Another driver crosses the center line and hits your car. You’re able to get out of the vehicle and walk to the side of the road, where you sit and wait for the authorities to arrive. As you wait, a person who witnessed the crash -- and then called 911 -- comes over...
3 ways that trucking companies make driving less safe
Big commercial trucks often scare people in smaller vehicles despite the fact that their drivers have more training and experience than the average person on the road. Commercial vehicles can do serious damage to smaller vehicles and their occupants in a collision....
Is it safer to drive a pickup or a car?
If you’re debating what type of vehicle to buy, you can find vehicles in all classes -- cars, trucks, SUVs, etc -- that get excellent crash test ratings and that have all of the newest safety features. But is there anything inherent to these vehicles that would make...
Psychological trauma can come after a car crash
When some people think of a trauma they’ve experienced, they may think of things like the death of a loved one or something similar. Most people wouldn’t classify a car wreck as a traumatic event unless it was a very serious crash. It’s imperative for anyone who’s...
How to evaluate an insurance settlement offer after a crash
The weeks after a car crash can be a stressful time. You may not have a vehicle because of how badly it got damaged. You may have had to spend several days in the hospital receiving trauma care or recovering from an emergency surgery. You could even have missed...
A car wreck can happen to anyone (even you)
It’s easy to feel nearly invincible when you drive. As a young person, you likely really did feel invincible. As you got older, that feeling changed. You recognized that you were vulnerable. But you probably still feel like car accidents are just things that happen to...
Sleepiness: It’s a plague in America
You’ve probably seen a driver who isn’t driving in their lane. You’ve seen people weave or go out of their lanes, even temporarily, and questioned if they were safe to drive. That’s not surprising, because drowsiness is a real problem in America. The average American...
What to do after a motor vehicle accident
You never want to find yourself managing the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, but proper preparation allows you to do so in the appropriate manner. While no two accidents are the same, here are five basic steps you can take to maintain control over the...
Unsafe teen drivers linked to the “100 deadliest days”
You may have been the victim of a car accident in Homerville, Georgia, in which case you're likely wondering if you'll be compensated for your injuries. The process can be long and complex, but with a lawyer, it may not be so stressful. Obviously, the first thing to...