The Benefits of Wearing a Seatbelt
There are still a large number of people who do not wear a seatbelt, whether as a driver or passenger in the vehicle. However, the statistics show that wearing a seatbelt can mitigate the risk of a crash-related fatality by 45%. That means thousands of lives are saved each year, simply because those people chose
Time Limits and Defective Products
You will typically have two years after the date of an injury to pursue a defective product personal injury lawsuit. Claims that are filed after this time period are generally dismissed. This is not written in stone, however, as there are certain exceptions. If a person filing a defective product claim is mentally ill or
Personal Injury is More Than Just Physical
The impact of an accident should never be measured solely on the severity of physical injuries. If you knock a glass of water onto the ground, there are two ways in you could suffer loss. Either the glass will suffer damage and the contents will spill; or, the glass will remain intact and the contents
Accused of Technology Crimes
Have you been accused of technology crimes in Georgia or Alabama? It is important to seek legal representation right away as many cyber crimes may result in a lengthy sentence. The problem for a lot of defendants is that they don’t even understand the charges against them. The definition of technology crimes is constantly evolving
The Aftermath Of A Car Wreck
Safer America, Consumer Safety Information, reports that according to FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) data from the National Safety Traffic Administration, the state of Texas had the most traffic fatalities of any state in the U.S. with 3,722. Our state of Georgia came in fourth in the rankings with 1,554. They also report that vehicle
Being Mindful Of Your Workers’ Compensation Insurance
If you’ve been injured at work it can not only be physically painful, but it also requires extra time and energy involved to help you return to work and get the compensation you are entitled to. There are a lot of details, appointments, and documentation that need to be dealt with as you journey toward
The Complexities Of Ride Sharing Accidents
The term ‘ride sharing’ has evolved a lot in recent years. It used to mostly refer to any type of reduction of traffic congestion, automobile emissions and vehicle trips by two or more people riding in the same care. The more modern use of the term refers to “a car service with which a person
Opioids And Truck Driving Accidents
Getting in an accident can devastating, but if you’re in an auto accident with a big rig truck, it can be even more serious due to the size and possible speed of the truck. If you’ve been in an injury with a truck driver there will most likely be a drug or alcohol test administered
How a Lawyer Can Help If You Have Been Injured by a Distracted Driver
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis reports, each day approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in automobile crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. Regardless of your driving experience, your location or the type of vehicle you own, distracted driving poses a serious threat to others