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Key Points: You are probably learning this the hard way, but after a car accident, expenses can add up quickly – especially if you were injured and have medical bills. Unfortunately, insurance companies often rely on the fact that many accident victims fail to properly document and report their out-of-pocket costs. The at-fault driver’s insurance adjuster […]
Key Points: Fully loaded semi-trucks are a common sight on the highways around Atlanta. These huge vehicles can be an awesome sight at a distance, but they’re not as pleasant when they are coming up behind or beside you in heavy traffic. When an 18-wheeler hits a passenger car at highway speeds, the consequences for the passenger […]
Key Points: Can Self-Employed Business Owners Recover Lost Income After a Car Accident? Georgia law allows you to recover income lost due to injuries. That right is not limited to employees with a traditional paycheck. Recoverable damages such as lost wages mean “income you lost because you could not work due to your injuries, as well as future lost earning capacity if your injuries affect […]
Key Points: The Police Report and What It Means for Your Car Accident Claim A police report may be first document an insurance company reviews after a crash and adjusters often rely on it because it is fast, official, and immediately available. But the report is not the only evidence that matters, and it is not always the most accurate reflection of what happened. These reports […]
Key Points: You were driving home on I-285 when a distracted driver rear-ended your vehicle at highway speed. Your body lurched forward, your head hit the steering wheel, and your wrist slammed into the dashboard. After emergency treatment and imaging at the hospital, you returned home with a concussion, a fractured wrist, stitches on your […]
Key Points: Hand and wrist injuries can happen almost anywhere. You may fall and catch yourself wrong or pinch your wrist between two heavy objects. Insurance companies often challenge hand and wrist injuries because they may not appear to be serious. Your hands contain most of your nerves and tendons, so even a minor injury can cause lasting pain and disability. A sprain […]
Key Points: Do You Need Physical Therapy After a Car Accident? You were rear-ended on I-285 last week. Your back is stiff, your neck hurts when you turn your head, and the ER doctor handed you a discharge sheet that said, “follow up with physical therapy.” Is physical therapy necessary, or just another inconvenient medical appointment or bill you can’t afford? Physical […]
Key Points: Can an Injured Passenger File a Claim Against the At-Fault Driver? Yes. Personal injury claims are filed against the at-fault driver in an accident. Whether it was the driver of your car, the other car, or both, the passenger can file a claim against any of them. Georgia requires every driver to carry at least $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident in […]
Key Points: Animal Control Officers Take Risks With Vehicles – Not Just Stray Pets As a county animal control officer, you already know that working around animals can be dangerous. What you may not expect is how much of a risk other drivers can pose while you are doing your job — whether you are driving to a call, […]
