The number of wrong-way car accidents is increasing in Georgia and across the country, generating concern for traffic authorities in every state and across the nation. On average, 350 people are killed each year nationwide in a wrong-way car accident, according to the...
What is the value of estate planning?
Questions may come up regarding when it is a good time to take part in estate planning. Some Georgia residents might wonder if they need a certain net worth before taking concrete steps. In truth, anyone could launch into estate planning at any time. There's no "bad...
Foreseeability in premises liability lawsuits
Premises liability lawsuits in Georgia and around the country are usually filed by individuals who suffered injuries in an accident because a building owner or occupier failed to address a dangerous condition that they knew about or should have known about. This kind...
Why recovery is uncertain with traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is sometimes a consequence of motor vehicle accidents in Georgia. Moderate to severe TBI can indefinitely affect your daily activities since this injury can be both long-lasting and permanent. TBI could cause both mental and physical...
3 ways trucks can become unbalanced
To prevent accidents caused by heavy loads, trucks traveling through Georgia must adhere to certain weight limits. Did you know that the placement of cargo in a truck could be just as important as how much that cargo weighs? When trucks become unbalanced, they are...
Accidents with uninsured drivers in Georgia
Vehicle owners in Georgia are required to carry insurance that provides coverage of at least $25,000 to pay for personal injuries, $25,000 to pay for property damage and $50,000 for each accident, but the law does not mandate uninsured motorist coverage. However,...
How TBIs can cause long-term health problems
A moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause years of issues. Some individuals recover fully without additional problems, but others may struggle with various physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms. However, some people in Georgia may recover after...
A controversial port creates congestion and crash risk
The Appalachian Regional Port is a $42 million inland terminal that serves as a distribution and advanced manufacturing site in Murray County. The 42-acre transportation hub has its share of supporters who claim that the facility takes pressure off professional truck...
Dealing with unreasonably low settlement offers
After people in Georgia are injured in car accidents because of someone else's negligence, they will likely be contacted by the at-fault party's insurance company shortly after the company learns about their injuries. In some cases, the insurance company will extend...
The dangers of fatigued driving, and the solution
While driving in Dalton, Georgia, perhaps you were in a crash and you found out that the other driver was negligent. It could have been that the driver was drowsy. Some think that fatigue behind the wheel is not so great a danger as, say, drunkenness, but this is not...