Bicycling is a joyous hobby. Riders get exercise while exploring the outdoors. They also go places without spending money on gasoline or burning fossil fuels. The downside is that cyclists are vulnerable to injury. Getting knocked into by a car or truck can be...
Carrollton Georgia Personal Injury Legal Blog
Who is responsible for your child’s injury at school?
Many children stray from the watchful eyes of their parents for the first time when they attend school. Although a school's staff may take all kinds of measures to protect children from injuries, the occasional nick or scrape is an inevitable part of exploring the...
Safety tips for pedestrians
Pedestrians and drivers alike need to understand what it takes to promote safety. According to the National Safety Council, 17 percent of all traffic deaths in 2019 were pedestrians. Walking near traffic brings inherent risks. However, there are steps you can take to...
Does my insurance cover bicycle accidents?
Cyclists in West Georgia need to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Though a relatively safe and healthy activity, bicycling is not without risks. In 2019 there were 805 recorded bicycle crashes statewide, according to a study conducted by the Governor’s Office of...
Vehicle crashes and the three types of distracted driving
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that about nine people die and more than 1,000 suffer injuries every day in the U.S. due to distracted driving. You may normally be a responsible driver, but distractions are everywhere. There are three...
Why do a majority of truck-car crashes occur on rural roads?
It would seem logical to assume that most collisions between large commercial trucks and passenger vehicles happen on busy highways. Although there are frequent truck-car crashes on our highways and interstates, FMCSA data shows that many such collisions occur in...
What to do after a car strikes your bicycle
Getting hit by a car while riding your bicycle is a scary and traumatic experience. If you do not know what to do immediately after the accident, you may not receive proper restitution. Taking the necessary steps makes a huge difference in your ability to receive...
The process of bringing – and winning – a premises liability suit
When you enter a place that is open to the public, such as a grocery store, a mall, a hardware store, or a movie theater, you are trusting that the building’s owner has made it relatively safe and free from unreasonable dangers. Thus, if you have slipped, tripped, or...
Do you have to buy your child a new car seat after a wreck?
North Carolina law requires children under the age of 8 to be in weight- and height-appropriate car or booster seats every time they ride in motor vehicles. This makes sense, as these seats are highly effective at reducing traffic fatalities and accident-related...
3 common airbag-associated injuries
Along with crumple zones and seat belts, airbags have made cars considerably safer in recent years. In fact, between their invention and 2017, frontal airbags prevented an estimated 50,457 traffic fatalities. While your car's airbags may improve your odds of surviving...