Wrong-way crashes occur every day across the United States, and many of them happen in Georgia. Currently, Georgia ranks in 5th on a list of states with the highest number of wrong-way deaths. A wrong-way crash can cause injuries and fatalities, along with property damage. If you get injured or lose a family member due …
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.
Since every car accident case is different and our answers are meant to act as a one-size-fits-all. If you have specific questions regarding your case and what your legal options are, you should contact our lawyers as soon as possible. We offer a free consultation to all new clients at no risk or obligation to you.
Should I Sign a Medical Release for the Insurance Adjuster?
Signing a medical release for an insurance adjuster can be problematic. If you sign the release, it can impact your ability to pursue damages from an at-fault party. On top of that, signing a release represents an invasion of your privacy. At John Foy & Associates, we can teach you about medical releases and their …
Sophie Cranney Wins Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship
John Foy & Associates attorneys are pleased to offer the 2022 Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship to Sophia Cranney. Alongside other scholarship applicants, Sophia “Sophie” Cranney submitted a 500- to 1000-word essay detailing her experience surviving a car accident. Her essay further detailed the impact said accident has had on her long-term health. Sophie …
How an Experienced Attorney Would Approach a Sideswipe Car Accident Case
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Officers Save Man from Burning Car During Medical Emergency
Not all car accidents are caused by someone else’s negligence. Sometimes accidents really do happen! For instance, a medical emergency can strike a driver and cause them to lose control of their vehicle. While the number of crashes due to this are small, it’s not zero. Such a crash happened earlier this week in Atlanta …
Two Teens Killed in Car Fire in Peachtree City
Out of the thousands of car accidents that happen each here, there are only a handful that cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle fires can turn deadly very quickly. By the time police arrive, the occupants of a car on fire may be dead, as what happened in this tragic case from Peachtree City. Two teens, …
Mechanical Failure Causes Overnight Accident in Northwest Atlanta
You probably know that there is a minimum speed limit on interstates around Atlanta. It’s not a problem if everyone is stuck in traffic, but when you’re the only one going below the limit, you put yourself and others in danger by breaking the speed expectations. Even if the cause is not your fault, the …
Toddler Tragically Ran Over At Six Flags
We have an update on a story that happened at Six Flags Over Georgia. WMAZ reports that a child died after he was struck in the parking lot of the theme park. On March 6, police came to the theme park to take a report of the incident. The responsible driver was taking four children, …
Crash on Lavista Road Shuts Down I-285 During Morning Commute
Atlanta is known for its traffic issues, but a lot of them happen because of serious accidents. If you were stuck on I-285 South today, there was a good reason traffic slowed to a crawl. The AJC reports that a driver lost control of their vehicle on the ramp at Lavista Road and blocked traffic …
Two Dead In Macon Accident
WMAZ Channel 13 CBS News reported recently that a tragic motor vehicle accident took place in Macon, GA in the early morning hours of Monday, March 1, 2021 that left a young woman and her uncle dead as they rushed to the hospital to be with another family member that had been shot in an …
Wreck Closes Lane on I-85 Near Commerce
Fox 5 News Atlanta reported recently that a tragic motor vehicle accident involving five vehicles occurred in the northeastern Georgia region of Banks County, along Interstate 85 near Commerce on Saturday, February 27, 2021. According to officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT), the incident took place around 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on …
Gwinnett Man Dies In Athens Accident
11 Alive reported recently that wounds from a recent motor vehicle accident in the college town of Athens, GA were tragically responsible for the death of a Gwinnett County man on Monday, February 15, 2021, two days after the original accident occurred. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the original accident took place on …