Many sideswipe accidents lead to a loss of control and subsequent accidents, causing severe injuries and tragic outcomes like hospitalization or even death. A car accident lawyer with experience handling sideswipe car accident cases can review your claim and help you include every damage available to you. This is why it’s a good idea to …
Car accidents are traumatizing and can result in very severe injuries. When a negligent driver caused your accident, you are entitled to hold that driver liable for your damages. Seeking financial compensation after an accident is not easy. There are many variables you will need to account for before filing a claim.
Our lawyers do their best to answer all of the general questions you may have about car accidents ranging from how they happen, what damages you can sustain, and how you can get started pursuing a settlement.
Georgia law can be very complex when it comes to car accidents. There are many different statutes and a short statute of limitations to adhere to. One mistake can cost you the ability to get compensated.
It is in your best interest to research and plan your claim before you begin to file. It is normal to feel like you don't know how to even begin. Let our car accident attorneys help you get started.
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How Car Insurance Companies Handle Car Accident Claims in Georgia
If you get into a car accident in Georgia, the stress of the crash, your injuries, and your vehicle damage is already a lot to handle. However, the insurance claims process can be just as confusing and overwhelming. Most people are not filing auto insurance claims regularly, so it can be hard knowing what to …
Woman Trapped In Car For 12 Hours Before Police Find Her In Hall County
Depending on where you are on Georgia roads, it’s not so easy to find vehicles that fall off the road, especially if you fall down a cliff. It took someone 12 hours to find one such vehicle. Fortunately, one of the occupants was still alive. WSB TV reports. The Georgia State Patrol told the media …
Decatur Man Sentenced To 11 Years For DUI Accident
The Herald-Review has reported on the sentencing of a man in Decatur to 11 years in prison over his role in a DUI crash. The drunk driver, Demetric J. DIxon, fled a crash that killed four passengers in his car. After his defense attorney negotiated a plea deal, the man plead guilty to one count …
Candlelight Vigil to Be Held in Clayton County Over Recent Fatalities
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, three people were killed on Sunday in a matter of hours in Clayton County, bringing the total of car deaths up to 18 this year. This is four more than last year. In response, Clayton County Commissioner Felicia Franklin is planning a candlelight vigil to raise awareness and, hopefully, gain …
Accident At Hartwell Racetrack Kills One Fan, Injures Two More
Motor racing has a long history of accidents, most of them involving drivers. But sometimes a crash is so bad that the fans get caught up in the crash as well. Such an accident happened yesterday in Georgia. Sportscasting.com reports. Fans were gathered to watch racing at Hartwell Speedway about 100 miles northeast of Atlanta. …
Oconee Fire Volunteer Has Message For Drivers After Car Strike
The Athens Banner-Herald relayed a message from an Oconee fire volunteer about how drivers need to watch for emergency vehicles. The volunteer was was hit by a car two weeks ago as he was working a fallen tree situation on a state highway. He’s still recovering and told reporters full recovery may take five or …
I-75 Crash In Clayton County Kills Mother And Child
Police have confirmed that a three-year-old and her mother were killed in a car crash in Clayton county yesterday afternoon. Fox 5 Atlanta reported on the tragedy. The accident happened near Forest Parkway at exit 237. Clayton County officials reported the girl died at the scene. The mother succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. …
Strange Incident Involving HERO Worker Damages Car Window
HERO units are a common sight if you drive Atlanta roads enough. These big yellow vehicles provide roadside help to drivers in emergencies. But one woman says that a HERO worker may have broken her car’s window in a road rage incident. Fox 5 reports. The incident happened early Tuesday morning near Langford Parkway. Traffic …
Man Crashes On The Connector, Jumps Over Median, Dies At The Scene
Sometimes it’s safer to stay in a car after an accident until police arrive, but it depends on the situation. If there is a lot of fast-moving traffic, it could be dangerous to leave the vehicle. Police are investigating a car crash that happened on the Connector early this morning. 11 Alive reported on the …
Nine Children, One Adult Killed In Alabama Crash
A horrific crash last Saturday caught national attention. Nine children and one adult were killed in an accident on I-65 in Butler County, Alabama. CNN reports. So far, the multi-vehicle accident is believed to be weather-related. The area had a tropical depression sweep through, dumping rain. No one is quite sure how it happened, and …
Family Seeks Answers Nearly Three Months After Fatal Crash
A family is seeking answers after a recent ruling in their wrongful death case in Atlanta. WSB TV reported on the matter. The accident happened back in April, but the family is still seeking answers. They want to know why the accused driver was able to drive nearly a mile in the wrong direction on …
Warrants Obtained For Athens DUI, Vehicular Homicide Suspect
Police are on the lookout for a man they believe is responsible for a fatal car wreck in Athens. They have obtained warrants for the arrest of Juan Manuel Romer Garrido. Fox 5 Atlanta reports. Garrido has been charged with first-degree homicide by vehicle, serious injury by vehicle, DUI alcohol, failure to maintain lane and …
Second Street Racer Found In South Fulton Crash
Recently we wrote about a crash that happened in South Fulton between two suspected street racers. One of the drivers crashed into another vehicle and killed the driver, while also sustaining injuries. The driver responsible for the crash has now been arrested. Fox 5 Atlanta reports. Officers have told the media that they’ve arrested a …
Wrong Way Driver On GA 400 Goes Over 100 MPH Before Crashing, Killing Two
WBS TV reported on a crash that happened a short while ago on GA 400 involving two fatalities. The crash happened between Shiloh Road and Majors Roads. Police reported they received several 911 calls about a wrong-way driver speeding down the busy road in the wee hours of the morning. Unfortunately, the police could not …
Accused Street Racer Charged With Going 127 In A 55 mph Zone
Today we have another tragic case of street racing claiming a life. This time, the police caught the responsible driver. WSB TV reported on the arrest. South Fulton police arrested a 30-year-old driver believed to be responsible for a street racing accident on May 16. The accident killed a 40-year-old Atlanta man. Witnesses say that …
Rockdale County Deputy Flown To Hospital After I-20 Crash
A Rockdale County deputy was hit by a car while assisting with a crash on I-20 early this morning. He was seriously injured. The AJC has the story. The accident happened just before 2:45 a.m. according to the Georgia State Patrol. The deputy was directing traffic around an earlier crash that happened at Ga. 162 …
One Killed On The Connector At The Freedom Parkway Exit
One of the worst places to break down in Atlanta is the Downtown Connector. This is the point where I-75 and I-85 merge to go through Atlanta. It’s packed with exits getting around the city, and has a huge number of lanes compared to other roads. It also doesn’t have much of a shoulder in …
Missing Woman Found Dead After Crash Into Sweetwater Creek
Atlanta has been hit by heavy rains the past few days. Sadly, it seems those rains claimed the life of a woman in Paulding County. The AJC reports. The victim had to drive through the rain at 3:30 AM to get to work at a Douglas County convenience store. When she didn’t make it and …
Probate Court Clerk In Rome Arrested For DUI
High-ranking people need to be careful around alcohol and drugs. One slipup won’t just get you in trouble with the law. It could also threaten your position. 11 Alive reports that Polk County’s chief probate court clerk is now facing DUI charges. He was arrested yesterday for an accident that happened back in late April. …
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