Key Points: If you were injured in a Georgia car accident caused by someone who was working at the time of the crash, the driver’s employer may also be responsible for your injuries. This can apply whether you were struck by a delivery van, company truck, contractor on a service call, or another employee driving for work. […]
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Georgia Legal Guide: Cervical Disc Injuries After a Car Accident
Key Points: Neck injuries are perhaps the number one injury after a traffic accident. Rear-end, front-end and side-impact collisions all make your neck do things it was never meant to do. Your neck may initially be forgiving of the accident and not hurt, but within a few days you won’t be able to turn your head. A trip to the ER […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Who Pays for a Rental Car After a Georgia Car Accident?
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 […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Who Insures Semi-Trucks and How Trucking Company Insurance Affects Your Injury Claim
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 […]
Georgia Legal Guide: How Self-Employed People Recover Lost Income After a Car Accident
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 […]
Georgia Legal Guide: What’s Inside a Georgia Police Report After a Car Accident — and How It Can Help or Hurt Your Injury Claim
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 […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Can Not Wearing a Seat Belt Reduce Your Injury Settlement?
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 […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Hand and Wrist Injury Settlement Values After an Accident
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 […]
Georgia Legal Guide: How Attending Physical Therapy Helps Your Georgia Car Accident Case
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 […]