Is the Car that Rear-Ends Always at Fault in an Accident?
The allocation of fault in a rear-end accident is often straightforward. The vehicle that hits another vehicle from behind usually had the best chance to avoid the accident, and that means the driver of the rear-ending vehicle is usually liable…
How Do I Prove the Other Driver Was Responsible for My Car Accident?
Fulton County, where Atlanta is located, has seen a dramatic increase in car accidents and injuries during the last five years for which statistics are available—from 4,498 injuries and 77 fatalities in 2012 to 12,875 injuries and 129 deaths in…
How Do I Prove Another Driver Hit My Car?
Car accidents in the Savannah area may take place more often than you think—15,806 in 2016, up from 12,393 three years earlier. Injuries have increased during that same time as well, from 2,761 to 3,760. In the aftermath of such…
I Was Hurt in a Car Accident. Can I Sue the Driver’s Employer?
Were you involved in a Savannah car accident caused by a driver who was on the clock at the time of the accident? Are you curious about whether you can sue that driver’s employer? Suing an employer may give you…
Working Through a Car Accident Insurance Claim
Almost 61,000 car accidents took place in a recent year in Fulton County, home to Atlanta, leaving almost 13,000 injured. These car accidents often have devastating consequences—especially for the families of the 129 who died—leaving you struggling with mountains of…
4 Reasons Why Your Car Might Roll Over
Rollover accidents are among the scariest types of car accidents. When your car rolls over, you find yourself completely out of control. By understanding the factors that are likely to increase the odds of a rollover accident, you can help…
Do I Have to Give the Other Party’s Car Insurance Company a Statement After a Car Accident?
After a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may receive a call from the at-fault party’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster will likely ask you to give a statement about what happened. Do you have to talk to the…
Should I Try to Handle My Car Accident Claim on My Own First?
In the aftermath of a car accident, accident victims often wonder whether they really need a lawyer to help them recover compensation from insurance companies or other parties responsible for paying them for their injuries and property damage. They worry…
Is the Car that Rear-Ends Another Always at Fault?
According to a study by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Rear-end crashes are the most frequently occurring type of collision, accounting for approximately 29 percent of all crashes and resulting in a substantial number of injuries…
What Does the Law Consider a Hit and Run?
In Chatham County, home to Savannah, car accidents have almost tripled during a recent five year period, from more than 5,600 to more than 15,000, and fatalities more than doubled. A good number of them are almost certainly hit and…
