In February 2021, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that two new distracted driving bills have moved to the Georgia House of Representatives for review. These provisions strive to further limit serious injuries and deaths in the state resulting from device use...
Carrollton Georgia Personal Injury Legal Blog
What to do when you get an initial insurance offer?
After an accident, you will likely hear from insurance adjusters very soon after. If you experienced a life-altering event such as a serious injury, car crash, dog bite, defective product injury or a workplace accident, the at-fault party’s insurance will contact you...
Legal options after a dog attack
At a barbecue at a friend's house, his dog knocks you over and you break your arm in the fall. Perhaps your child suffered serious injuries after an attack by an unleashed dog at a local park. Review the Georgia dog bite provisions that apply to these and similar...
A hospital visit may leave you with a serious infection
If you have a major injury or illness, you may have little choice but to visit the hospital. After all, your primary care physician may lack the expertise and equipment necessary to treat you in a non-hospital setting. Unfortunately, though, a hospital visit may also...
Tips for sharing the road with cyclists
In Georgia, state law prohibits teen and adult cyclists from using the sidewalk. Drivers and bicycle riders are responsible for sharing the road safely to help reduce the risk of serious accident injury. These tips can help motorists make room for two-wheeled...
Seeking prompt medical help is essential for crash victims
You might walk away from a rear-end collision more concerned about the damage to your car than to yourself. However, a prompt medical evaluation is essential for your well-being—and for the important medical report your doctor will write. Absence of symptoms Other...
A car crash may leave you with post-concussion syndrome
If you hit your head on your car’s steering wheel, airbag or dash, you may be at risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of TBIs. Following any accident, it is a good idea to seek emergency medical care. A...
Seat belt syndrome is more than just a bruise
Whether you drive or ride in a motor vehicle, you should always wear your seat belt. After all, seat belts save an average of 15,000 American lives every single year. Nevertheless, while it may prevent your death, your seat belt may cause you to sustain a variety of...
Understanding contingency fee agreements
If you have sustained a serious injury in an automobile accident, money is probably in short supply. After all, you may have to pay for medical bills and other expenses, despite being unable to work. Paying for the services of an experienced attorney may seem...
Risk factors for causing a motor vehicle crash
Anyone who gets out on this nation's roads is putting their life into the hands of the other drivers around them. While putting safety first should be something that everyone does, many drivers won't follow proper safety protocol and traffic laws. Those drivers are a...