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Key Points: Table of Contents Most freight movement in the United States is conducted by truckers, with a growing market worth $791.7 billion in 2019. Of the 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S., one in nine are independent and a majority are owner operators. Unlike trucking company employees, independent truck drivers can choose their […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What Is an Air Ambulance? An air ambulance, sometimes called a medivac, life-flight, or angel-flight, is an aircraft specially equipped and staffed to transport sick or severely injured patients to hospitals where critical care can be provided. Because these aircrafts do not have to rely on highway routes and can […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Police vehicles have long been equipped with dashboard cameras to capture erratic driving behavior, traffic stops, accident scenes, and other police encounters. While this surveillance can provide some details and visuals of what occurred when police were present, the footage is typically limited due to the camera’s fixed position inside […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Medical Attention from a Competent Medical Professional Is Critical Not seeking immediate medical care can be a deadly mistake, if you’ve been in an accident. Although you may seem relatively fine, some life-threatening injuries, such as brain or internal organ damage, are not always immediately apparent. Unfortunately, an adrenaline surge […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What Is an Urgent Care Facility? An urgent care facility acts as an intermediate step between your primary care physician and the emergency room. These clinics are often used if someone has a minor illness or injury that cannot be postponed or wait for a doctor’s appointment. As the name […]
Key Points: Table of Contents For many people, living in the Metro Atlanta area means long daily commutes across busy interstates and roadways. Frequent driving in heavy traffic can not only wear you down but also take a major toll on your vehicle. For example, you use your brakes more often during rush hour and […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Children Are Prone to Serious Injuries in Neighborhoods on Bikes One of the joys of living in a residential neighborhood in Atlanta is seeing children outside playing and riding bicycles each day. But unfortunately, there are hazards that can cause tragic accidents, as children and vehicles share the same roads. […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Most car accident claims are settled out of court after negotiations between the attorneys representing the injured victim and the at-fault driver’s insurance company. In a settlement, the insurance company agrees to pay a certain amount of compensation in exchange for a “release” of legal liability. If you’re the […]
Key points Atlanta Is Becoming a Popular Place to Ride Motor Scooters If you need an Atlanta Scooter Accident Lawyer, you found the right Atlanta law firm. Throughout Atlanta, electric scooters, also known as e-scooters or dockless scooters, are now available for locals and visitors to use for transportation through rent-sharing programs. These companies operate […]
Key Points: Table of Contents How Video Evidence May Help You Win a Larger Settlement After an accident, human eyewitnesses can be wonderful advantages to help paint the picture of what occurred and who was at fault. But unfortunately, people’s memories quickly fade. Video evidence, on the other hand, remains clear and difficult to refute. […]
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, […]
