Experiencing the loss of someone close to your heart is incredibly sad. The emotional impact is heavier when the cause of the passing could have been avoidable. Family members of the deceased may be reluctant to file a lawsuit. There are, though, good reasons for...
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Top reasons why truck accidents usually take place
No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, and especially in one with a tractor-trailer rig. They also happen far too often in the state of Georgia where pass-through commercial traffic is both abundant and constant. And when truck accidents happen, they...
Filing claims for wrongful deaths
When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, families may become devastated. If the death derives from someone’s negligence, anger and resentment could overwhelm survivors, leading them to take legal action. Georgia families could seek compensation in a wrongful death...
Evidence needed for a truck accident lawsuit in Georgia
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...
Pain isn’t always apparent right after a car wreck
It's not uncommon to believe that you weren't hurt after being struck by another vehicle while you were traveling on a Georgia highway. However, the truth is that it may take several hours, days or weeks for symptoms of common accident injuries to reveal themselves....
The differences between semi-truck and car accidents
Personal injuries happen with all sorts of wrecks. Victims do not care if their pain comes from a microcar or a big rig. What matters to them is receiving compensation for their suffering. That said, certain elements differentiate these types of accidents. An attorney...
Microsleep episodes can lead to auto accidents in Georgia
Microsleep is a serious risk for truck drivers as well as other drivers on the road. It is an occurrence that can cause any driver to become unable to react to obstacles, curves, other cars or anything else, thereby presenting a danger to everyone. What is microsleep?...
Supreme court upholds sovereign immunity in wrongful death case
When the negligent actions of someone in the employ of the government, such as a police officer, result in the death of a person, sovereign immunity protects government entities in Georiga. However, there has been some controversy over when government insurance...
Temperatures and dangers may soon increase
Heat rises when the summer season arrives, and some years could be hotter than previous ones. A powerful heatwave could shatter records, leaving people struggling to get through a Georgia summer. Research suggests that temperatures may continue to increase in the...
What are non-preventable causes of commercial truck accidents?
Accidents involving commercial trucks on Georgia roads can have devastating consequences. Unfortunately, not all of these crashes can be prevented. Some factors render commercial truck accidents non-preventable. What constitutes preventable truck accidents? Often,...