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Key Points: Table of Contents Home to the world’s busiest international airport, Metro Atlanta has seen the number of ride-share vehicles—mostly Uber and Lyft— on its highways and roads multiply dramatically in recent years. Because of this trend, more and more passengers are riding in commercial vehicles and have no personal relationship to the person […]
Key Points Table of Contents When another person’s negligence causes you or a loved one to be hurt in a car accident, you may have a legal claim to recover compensation. Under Georgia law, a victim is entitled to compensation for the total cost of the accident, which includes all economic and noneconomic losses. Generally, […]
Key Points: Car accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries to even the healthiest of victims. But when a victim has a pre-existing condition, the damage can be more severe and cause previous medical concerns to become far worse. Pre-existing conditions are ongoing medical issues that were present before your accident. Examples of […]
Recovering a personal injury settlement that involves a jaw or dental injury can be tough. Car insurance companies often insist that you were not hurt or your injury was pre-existing. The following legal guide applies in the State of Georgia and may be helpful with your injury claim. Key Points: Table of Contents How to […]
Key Points: Table of Contents After you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’ll need to file an insurance claim to recover compensation for your damages. If the other driver’s negligence caused the accident, their insurance company has a duty to pay the costs. Once you’ve filed a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier, […]
Key Points: Try as they might, automobile manufacturers can do little to protect the neck and head from car accident-related trauma, even with modern-day car safety features. When a collision occurs, the unrestrained head and neck whip back and forth – coining the term whiplash. However, whiplash is only one of the serious neck injuries […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Understanding the Labrum and Its Purpose The labrum is a cup-shaped rim of cartilage that lines and reinforces the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder. There are also labral located at each hip that serve the same purpose — to secure the ball joint in the socket. Imagine a cup and […]
Key Points: When you’ve been hurt in a car accident, you can quickly become overwhelmed as medical bills and vehicle expenses pile up. Your injuries may also prevent you from being able to work, making it difficult to pay day-to-day costs, such as groceries, rent or a mortgage, and utilities. Those who work for a […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Police Reports Can Impact Georgia Car Accident Legal Claims When trying to obtain compensation after a car accident, any evidence that explains how and why the accident took place can help with your case. An accident report from a police agency can be extremely valuable when making a legal claim […]
