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Key Points: Table of Contents While driving under the influence (DUI) is typically associated with alcohol or illegal drugs, certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications can also impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. When taken in excess or in combination with other substances, OTC drugs can cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or even altered […]
Proving Impairment in an Accident Can Potentially Help You Achieve More Compensation Being involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver is a traumatic experience. In addition to the physical injuries you may have sustained, you may also be blindsided by serious financial hardship due to lost wages and medical expenses. If the […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What is the Purpose of Dog Bite Laws? One key purpose is to protect residents. For example, Georgia has specific laws concerning dog bites to safeguard its citizens from potential dangers posed by dangerous or vicious dogs. These laws outline the responsibilities of dog owners and provide a framework for […]
Have You or A Loved One Been Injured by a Driver Who Was High on Marijuana (THC) in Georgia? The legalization of marijuana in many states has caused an increase in accidents due to drivers who are under the influence. A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that crash rates spiked in […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Receiving the Daunting Letter from Your Healthcare Provider Receiving a letter from your healthcare provider informing you that they are investigating the medical costs from a dog bite and are considering not paying them is a situation no one wants to face. Unfortunately, this happens frequently. Health insurance companies often […]
Are You a Delivery Driver Who Was Bitten, Attacked or Knocked Down by a Dog? Key Points: Table of Contents Being a delivery driver is generally considered a safe job. However, due to the large number of homes you visit every day to drop off packages, you’re quite likely to run into aggressive dogs. The […]
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 […]
Key Points Table of Contents Dog attacks can leave victims severely impacted by the experience. Recovery from these injuries and damages can be difficult and costly. Nevertheless, Georgia’s law concerning these incidents (O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7) allows victims to seek compensation for the many kinds of dog-bite injuries and damages. Retaining an experienced personal injury lawyer […]
Key Points: Tables of Contents What is Accident Reconstruction? Accident reconstruction is a scientific process used to analyze the factors and events leading up to, during, and following a car accident. In other words, accident reconstruction is used to determine how and why an accident happened. To make this determination, accident reconstruction experts collect and […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What is a Car Accident Settlement and When is it Binding? A car accident settlement is actually an enforceable contract. It is a legal agreement between the parties involved in a car accident, where the at-fault party or their insurance company agrees to pay a sum of money to the […]
