Many government agencies and automakers predict that autonomous vehicles (AV) will be common on our roads by 2025. Automakers are making strides advancing the technology within our vehicles, such as adding driver-assist technologies and automatic emergency brakes, but...
Car Accidents
Injured rideshare drivers can face complex claims
Driving for Uber, Lyft or other rideshare companies can be a profitable job or side hustle for many Georgians. However, driving for work does not make the roads any less dangerous. The longer drivers are on the road, the higher their chance is of being involved in an...
Car accidents, minor or major, can have devastating consequences
Victims of car accidents in Georgia will know that even non-fatal crashes can be traumatic for victims and their loved ones. Never decline a trip to the hospital for a medical evaluation after a collision, even if you have no broken bones or bleeding wounds. Many...
How crashes involving cars and motorcycles happen
If you are a motorcycle rider in Georgia, you will need more skills and coordination than other automobile drivers to stay safe as you navigate the busy Atlanta highways. Although the number of bikes on the state's roadways are significantly less than the number of...
Does crash-prevention technology reduce distracted driving?
Distracted driving is nothing new. For as long as people in Georgia have been driving, they have been finding other things to do behind the wheel -- fiddling with the radio, eating or even talking with passengers. Most of the discussions on distracted driving might...
What damages could you pursue after an accident?
Though car accidents are common events, each one has tremendous impacts on the individuals involved. During your lifetime, you may have already been involved in one or more crashes that left you shaken or injured. Unfortunately, no matter how many times this happens...
I Think My Car Accident was Caused by a Defect in My Vehicle. What Should I Do?
Q: I was recently involved in a one-vehicle car wreck in Georgia. I'm still not sure exactly what happened, but I think something might have been wrong with my car. What should I do? A: You should contact an experienced Atlanta auto accident attorney as soon as...
Understanding How Uninsured Motorist Insurance Factors Into a Car Accident Case
I was in a crash in Georgia recently, and it doesn't look like the other driver had insurance. I asked for full coverage when I took out my policy, so I'm covered, right? That depends upon what you mean by "full coverage." Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a serious...
Duplicative Claims Dismissed in Car Accident Case Involving Police Officer
Generally speaking, when an Atlanta car accident is caused by the negligence of someone who is "on the clock" with their employer, the employer can be held vicariously liable for the resulting injuries to the plaintiff. There are some exceptions to this general rule,...
Venue in Georgia Trucking Accident Cases is Crucial to Getting Justice for the Injured Victim
Atlanta truck accidents can result in complex litigation, including claims against not only careless truckers but also the companies for which they work. In a truck accident lawsuit, a trucking company may be held vicariously liable for the negligence of its employee,...