Car crashes can generate numerous major expenses. Obviously, a collision may result in substantial damage to a vehicle. Drivers may need to either repair or completely replace their vehicles after collisions. Additionally, the people in the vehicles are at risk of...
Auto Accident Injuries
3 behaviors that put motorcycle riders at risk in Georgia
Riding a motorcycle can be fun or even just a practical choice. Motorcycles cost less to purchase, operate and ensure than the average motor vehicle. However, the trade-off for those lower costs and the overall exhilaration of riding is the enhanced risk of serious...
The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer are approaching fast
As spring blossoms in Georgia, it’s time for parents to prepare their teens for the challenges they will face on the roads during the upcoming summer months. Why? The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the "100 Deadliest Days" of summer—a time when...
Why a broken bone from a crash could become quite costly
Vehicle collisions can result in injuries that may cost someone hundreds of thousands of dollars. The average person can easily understand why a spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury could have life-altering financial consequences. Other injuries may not seem...
Common ways truckers may cause crashes
Truckers are crucial to the U.S. economy, transporting goods across long distances. However, like any road user, truckers can face situations that might increase the risk of accidents, which is an economic drain. Truckers, who often work under challenging conditions,...
3 types of losses people can recover after a Georgia car wreck
Car crashes are some of the most expensive experiences that people can endure. In just a few seconds, an incident can result in potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal losses. People may rely either on insurance or on the resources of the party at...
3 factors that make semi-truck crashes harder to handle
Any collision can potentially cause challenges for those involved. Sometimes, people will have to find alternate means of transportation if a crash disables their vehicle. Other times, they may need to head to a medical facility for care because of their injuries....
Is the driver in the back always to blame for a rear-end crash?
Determining who is at fault for a car crash is a very important step, as fault influences insurance claims and also whether or not an injury victim can file a lawsuit. The police officers responding to the initial report of a crash will have to carefully evaluate the...
Who pays your bills after a motorcycle crash in Georgia?
Some people in Georgia treat motorcycles as their primary form of transportation and ride whenever the weather permits. Others only get their motorcycles out in the warmest months for recreational purposes. Whether someone rides year-round or only seasonally, they...
Can you appeal an SSDI benefits denial?
Someone applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is likely already in a difficult position financially. After all, SSDI benefits are for those with long-term medical issues that prevent them from engaging in any consistent form of gainful...