The unexpected, premature and avoidable death of a loved one is always a tragedy, and it often leaves families struggling with significant financial losses and uncertainty. The law in Georgia, however, does allow survivors to obtain some compensation through a...
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Wrongful death claims in drunk driving cases in Georgia
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Aug 16, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death
Driving while drunk is banned in Georgia for the safety of all road users. Persons found alcohol-impaired behind the wheel face serious penalties, which can even affect their entire lives. Still, thousands of people put their lives, and others, at risk by driving when...
Georgia sees upsurge in railway collisions
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jun 24, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Georgia has recently seen an unfortunate surge in the number of collisions between cars and trains. The number of highway rail-grade crossing accidents that took place in 2021 has been set at 2,131. This is a major upsurge that places Georgia third behind only Texas...
What burn injuries can a truck crash survivor suffer from?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | May 24, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck accidents often cause catastrophic or even fatal damage due to the sheer size and weight of a vehicle alone. To that end, burn injuries are one of the less common but still not unusual injuries that truck accident victims may suffer from. Second- and...
2021 saw a spike in traffic fatalities
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | May 23, 2022 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Georgia and other states experienced an uptick in car accidents in 2021. Unfortunately, the increase also resulted in more deaths from those accidents. How many people were killed in crashes? The NHTSA reported that almost 43,000 people died in car accidents in 2021....
Evidence needed for a truck accident lawsuit in Georgia
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 24, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
If you get into a truck accident in Georgia, you could be eligible for compensation to cover your injuries and damages. However, your insurance company or the defendant will search for any possible reason to reduce the value of your claim or deny it altogether. Here...
An overloaded tractor-trailer, a crash and devastating injuries
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 22, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents
Large, overloaded trucks violate various state and federal regulations and are among the top causes of truck-related crashes. An overloaded truck traveling on a busy interstate such as I-75 is a danger to nearby motorists since a crash could result in catastrophic...
A lower age requirement for long-haul trucking may be a reality
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 7, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck drivers do their part to deliver essential goods to various destinations across the United States. Supply chains may suffer when the industry lacks qualified drivers, leading to a potentially disastrous economic ripple effect. Putting more drivers on the road...
Discuss safe driving practices with your college student
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Nov 16, 2021 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents
When your children go off to college, you are probably excited to see a new independent phase of their lives begin. Like most parents, though, you likely have concerns about their safety, particularly when they are behind the wheel of a car. According to the National...
Biomechanics may aid in the investigation of a truck-car accident
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Oct 6, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents
If you are the victim of a collision with an 18-wheeler, your injuries may be severe, and you may face a lifetime of care. A thorough investigation will help to determine what happened. Your legal team may call upon reconstruction and biomechanics experts to assist....
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