Drowning accidents are not uncommon in Georgia. These tragic incidents devastate families. One difficult aspect surrounding such accidents is the fact that the majority of them could have been avoided if the right actions had been taken. In some cases, following a...
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Support your teenagers to avoid car accidents
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Feb 9, 2018 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Car accident risks abound in Georgia, and teenagers are one of the most at-risk segment of the population when it comes to auto-related deaths and catastrophic injuries. Some analysts believe that teens are more at risk because they're inexperienced behind the wheel,...
When truckers drive fatigued, other people pay
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 11, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Sharing the road with massive commercial trucks can be downright frightening. These vehicles have massive blind spots, make wide turns and take longer to stop than other vehicles. Because of their size and weight, they can utterly destroy smaller passenger vehicles in...
3 things to do after a car accident
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Dec 12, 2017 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Imagine driving to your favorite store in Valdosta for some retail therapy after a long week at work. As you come to a stop behind other cars at the intersection, the car behind you does not. Now your car vaguely resembles an accordion and you halve a range of...
Common expenses associated with serious car wrecks
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Nov 10, 2017 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Simply having your own car is a major source of expenditures. You have to pay for the car, as well as its registration. That means you also have to pay for liability insurance for when you drive. There's also gas, oil and filter changes and other regular maintenance...
The emergency signs and symptoms of a spinal cord injury
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Oct 11, 2017 | Catastrophic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
While you never want to suffer any type of injury in a motor vehicle accident, some are more serious than others. A spinal cord injury has a way of changing your life forever, as this can lead to paralysis among a variety of other concerns. Common symptoms of spinal...
What if the police make a mistake in their report?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Sep 11, 2017 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Georgia police aren't perfect when they're tending to an accident scene. There have been many cases in which police officers assigned fault to the wrong person. When this happens, the wrong person will be liable for injuries and damages. Because a police officer could...
What happens when car insurance won’t cover your losses?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Aug 10, 2017 | Car Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
You've invested in a great auto insurance policy and paid your premium for years. You're a careful driver, but then one day you get into an accident caused by another driver. Maybe the other person ran a red light or failed to stop. Maybe he or she turned or merged...
You need to understand why truck accidents happen
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jul 14, 2017 | Catastrophic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
As the driver of a passenger vehicle, you won't go a single day without seeing a commercial truck on the road. If you spend a lot of time on the interstate, it goes without saying that you'll always be in close proximity to truck drivers. Even though you hope to avoid...
A serious slip-and-fall accident can change your life
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jun 19, 2017 | Catastrophic Injuries, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip-And-Fall Accidents
Many people think that slip-and-fall accidents aren't serious. After all, media often shows people falling dramatically and recovering with nothing but bruised pride. In the real world, a sudden slip on a wet floor can have dire consequences for someone. Depending on...
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