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What Exactly is a Car Accident Settlement? After a car accident, rather than going through a lengthy and possibly costly trial, sometimes both parties can choose to resolve their accident-related financial disputes through a legal agreement known as a settlement. Usually facilitated by their respective insurance companies or a car accident lawyer, settlement resolutions are generally […]
Key Point: Table of Contents Whenever anyone visits a hospital after a car accident, the medical professionals will document the visit, in what is called medical records. These records will include a thorough account of the patient’s injuries, the results of any examinations and tests performed, treatments or medications administered, and any recommendations for follow-up […]
Key Points Table of Contents Accidents can be costly. In Atlanta, residents depend on the insurance of the at-fault driver to cover these costs. In most cases, the damages from an accident don’t exceed the available insurance coverage and the insurance company will acknowledge their driver’s liability and compensate you for your damages. However, sometimes […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Multi-Party Car Accidents Can Be Legally Complicated When a car accident involves just one at-fault driver and a single victim, with no injuries and evident liability, negotiating a settlement with the insurance company is typically straightforward. However, the situation becomes more complex in accidents involving three or more parties, such […]
Key Points: Imagine not just hitting another car, but actually flipping over. It’s a terrifying scenario that can happen in an instant, anywhere, anytime. Oddly enough, rollover accidents don’t always involve another vehicle. While most vehicles are safe, some are more likely to roll over due to design flaws. Understanding which vehicles are at risk […]
Key Points: Fortunately, the amount of damage to your vehicle is not the only thing that affects whether the at fault driver or his or her insurance company may owe damages. In some minor-impact cases, especially rear-end collisions, the car that hit you from behind often has more damage to its front bumper or hood […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Have You Been Injured in a Roundabout Accident? Atlanta city planners rely increasingly upon roundabouts as excellent alternatives to more traditional intersections with traffic lights or stop signs. The roundabout design creates a smoother traffic flow. It also lowers the risk of serious or fatal accidents by reducing vehicle speed […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Types of stitches used after a car accident There are two main types of stitches that are used after a car accident: absorbable and non-absorbable stitches. The type of stitch used will depend on the severity of the wound and its location. Procedure for getting stitches Rest assured that receiving […]
Key Points: Spinal Cord Trauma Frequently Happens in Car Accidents As attorneys that focus on car accidents, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to deepen our understanding of the spine. Even with safeguards like seat belts and airbags, the spinal cord often bears the brunt of a collision’s force and displacement. This vital structure is vulnerable, […]
Key Points: Table of Contents How Photographic to Evidence Helps Strengthen Georgia Car Accident Claims After a car accident, an insurance company – or if your case goes to trial, a jury must consider different people’s stories to recall a traumatic event. These recollections often dissolve into “he said – she said” situations. Human memories […]
