Robert M. Hammers | September 6, 2024 | Car Accidents
No law says you must have a police report to file a car accident claim in Georgia. However, proving the legal elements required to win a claim can be more challenging without a police report. Furthermore, Georgia law requires drivers to report most car accidents to the police. Therefore, it is better to err on […]
Robert M. Hammers | August 15, 2024 | Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents result in thousands of injuries throughout Georgia every year. In 2022, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reported 8,937 serious injuries and an additional 1,818 fatalities on Georgia roadways. But keeping track of injury rates isn’t the only reason car accident reports are needed. You may need a copy of your auto […]
Robert M. Hammers | July 4, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you seek to file a car accident claim in Georgia, be aware that you don’t have unlimited time to file a lawsuit. Georgia has an interest in seeing to it that people file their claims within a reasonable time. Consequently, the legislature has enacted a statute of limitations, with numerous exceptions that cover certain […]
Robert M. Hammers | June 5, 2024 | Car Accidents
After some years of decline, The City in a Forest — Atlanta, Georgia — has reclaimed its status as a home to more than half a million citizens. Its neighborhoods are filled with great local restaurants, and the real estate market is booming. Traffic, however, leaves quite a bit to desire. After all, congested roads […]
Robert M. Hammers | June 5, 2024 | Car Accidents
For the last several years, Fulton County (and Atlanta, by connection) has led the state of Georgia in traffic crash fatalities. Despite your best efforts to drive safely, you might find yourself on the receiving end of one of these incidents, suffering severe, life-altering injuries. Of course, in the moments following a car accident, you’ll […]
Robert M. Hammers | April 18, 2024 | Car Accidents
An Atlanta car accident lawyer becomes your ally in the chaos after a car crash. A lawyer’s main job is to advocate for your rights and obtain compensation for your losses. If you have been involved in a car accident, an Atlanta car accident lawyer can help you build your case. Car accident attorneys seek […]
Robert M. Hammers | April 18, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been involved in a minor car accident, you might wonder whether you need to hire an Atlanta car accident attorney. While not every case requires legal representation, it’s almost always at least worth your time to contact a lawyer for a free consultation and learn about your options. To clarify matters, however, let’s […]
Robert M. Hammers | May 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
You may already know the first steps to take after an auto accident in Atlanta, GA. But where do you find the information to start moving forward with a personal injury claim after the accident? All the information you’ll need is on the police report. In Georgia, every officer uses the same form to report a motor vehicle […]