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This month, Chrysler, Jeep’s parent company, was ordered to uphold a payout to the family of a child who died in an accident involving a Jeep explosion. The Georgia Supreme Court made a decision to award the family $40 million, overturning an initial jury decision of a $150 million payout. Both the family of the child and their legal team...

The CDC estimates that nine people are killed every day in the U.S. as a result of crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is all too common. While most people assume that distracted driving only applies to driving and using cell phones, distracted driving is classified by anything that takes your attention off the road. A report from the CDC shows that there are three...

On May 2, 2018, Governor Deal signed the Hands-Free Georgia Act into law. The new law makes holding cell phones, sending or reading a written communication, and watching or taking videos while driving illegal. For operators of commercial vehicles, there are additional restrictions. The law makes it illegal for commercial motor vehicle operators to reach for a device in a way that requires...

Statistics by the National Safety Council show using cell phones while driving accounts for 1.6 million accidents every year. It also shows that one out of four car crashes is caused by texting while driving. These accidents lead to over 300,000 injuries across the United States. These figures are not pleasing which is why many states have implemented a hands-free law....

Car accidents happen for a variety of reasons. You may have a rear-end car accident or be sideswiped without warning. These accidents can lead to injury that is often severe and painful. You deserve compensation when involved in a car accident that was not your fault. Car accident lawyer can help. While many injuries are minor after a car accident,...

When involved in a car accident in Atlanta, GA, you may need to file an insurance claim for your injuries or property damages. If you need medical treatment or time to recover, you may not be in a hurry to file your claim. There is, however, a time limit for filing a car accident claim that you need to follow....

When an injury occurs in a car accident, it is scary for all involved. When these injuries are severe, it can be devastating to friends and family. Injuries to the brain are severely traumatic as the body can become paralyzed and affect your overall quality of life. What Is TBI in Atlanta, GA? These traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are mostly caused by...

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 accident. On the form,...

Having a car accident can be a life-altering event. In some cases, victims can inadvertently do additional damage to their own cases. When you’re in a wreck in Atlanta, GA, it’s often difficult to think clearly. But if you remember these tips, you may avoid some of the most common mistakes that accident victims make. Do not leave the scene...

“Impaired driving” is usually considered synonymous with drunk driving. But included within this phrase is drowsy driving: operation of a motor vehicle following insufficient sleep. The statistics on driving without enough rest are startling. According to the National Sleep Foundation: Half of U.S. adults admit they have driven while drowsy 20% of adults admit they have fallen asleep while driving...