Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Why You Shouldn’t “Go It Alone” After a Car Accident Injury
When you’ve been injured in a car accident, it can feel overwhelming to take the plunge and reach out to an attorney. Maybe your injuries have you feeling less than your best or you’re missing time from work. Your car might be totaled or need extensive repairs, leaving you trying to line up transportation… Read More »
Local High School Senior Dies in Auto Accident
Car Accident in Macon, GA We at Buzzell, Welsh & Hill were saddened to hear the news of a local high school senior’s death in a Macon auto accident. The 17-year-old student died after her car went off the roadway going north on I-475/I-75. The accident occurred a little before 3:30 p.m. Unfortunately, car… Read More »
How to Get a Rental Car After an Accident
After a car accident, getting a rental car can jump-start your routine again, making it possible to get to work, get the kids to school and carry on with your life. But figuring out who pays for a rental car after an accident can sometimes be more complicated than it needs to be. If… Read More »
Injured in a Car Accident When You’re Out of State?
Follow the same steps just as you would if the accident took place in Macon, Warner Robbins, Bibb County or anywhere else in Georgia. Get medical attention, call the police, take photos of the damage and visible injuries, exchange contact info with the other driver and any witnesses and contact a personal injury attorney…. Read More »
What To Do After a Car Accident Near Macon, Georgia
When you look at your calendar in the morning, being involved in a car crash isn’t part of your daily plan. Unfortunately, vehicle wrecks – whether they are car accidents, motorcycle accidents or large truck accidents – are common occurrences in Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, and surrounding areas in Middle Georgia. At Buzzell, Welsh… Read More »
Uber and Lyft Accidents
Ever since Uber was introduced in 2009, ride-sharing has become an inexpensive and popular option for transportation. Lyft joined the party in 2015 and operates in 65 cities. Georgia has over 5,000 Uber drivers, with Atlanta ranking in the top five for cities with the best ride sharing environment. I’ve Been in an Accident… Read More »
Suing a Driver if They Didn’t Hit Your Car
It kind of sounds like a crazy question to ask if you can sue someone in an accident if they didn’t hit your car. It’s actually not crazy at all. It is not mandatory for two cars to collide with each other in order for it to be labeled as a “motor vehicle accident”…. Read More »
Who’s To Blame For A Rear-End Collision?
There is a myth out there that says the car behind you is always at-fault in rear end collisions. While this is true most of the time, there are cases where the rear car is not considered at fault in an accident. How Could the Front Driver be At-Fault? Georgia isn’t a no-fault state,… Read More »
Bicyclists vs. Motor Vehicles – The Battle to Share the Road
It’s no surprise that a large amount of bicycle accidents occur because of cars. However, it is surprising that a fair amount of bicycle accidents occur because of parked cars. Regardless of how it happens, bicycle accidents can cause serious injury and can result in a personal injury claim. Georgia Bicycle Traffic Law Under… Read More »
Smart Driving This Summer
The windows are rolled down, music is blasting and you’re headed to the pool, lake, or beach for a relaxing weekend getaway. You don’t have a care in the world. However, vacation time does not mean that you should let your guard down while on the road. With so many drivers on the interstates… Read More »