Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Takata Exploding Airbags – Is Your Car Safe?
Editor’s Note: A new multimillion-dollar Takata Airbag Individual Restitution Fund will help provide settlements for people injured by the exploding airbags. See our latest post on this topic. — You may have heard about the recall of Takata airbags, the airbags found in millions of cars and trucks worldwide. About 20% of all vehicles… Read More »
You Just Got Injured in an Auto Accident. Now What?
We all fear getting into an auto accident—especially those where we experience an injury. Car accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and you never know what kind of driver behavior will lead to a sudden crash. However, you need to have a plan if you get injured. As long as you’re conscious and able to… Read More »
Want to Get More Seriously Injured in a Car Accident? Then Don’t Wear Your Seatbelt
You know you should wear a seat belt at all times. And maybe you do when driving at fast speeds or during long car rides. But it’s so easy to forget when running a quick errand or two at lower speeds. After all, the airbag will protect you or you’ll just brace yourself if… Read More »
Comparing Georgia Versus the States with the Worst Drivers
Ever wonder which states have the worst drivers? It’s definitely not Georgia—not by a long shot. While there is no scientifically accurate way to measure “worst driving,” the most quoted resource tends to be Car Insurance Comparison. This online company takes a variety of statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and used… Read More »
Want to Lose Your Car Accident Lawsuit? Make One of These Mistakes
After a car accident, it’s easy to get emotional, impatient, and frustrated. If the other driver is clearly at fault, you might get mad if it seems like he or she is doing something unfair or dragging out important steps of the process—preventing you from getting your settlement as quickly as possible. Or, you… Read More »
Is Texting While Driving Worse Than Drinking While Driving? The Answer May Shock You
It’s safe to say we all know drinking and driving is bad. We’ve heard about how bad it is for decades now. Police heavily enforce DUIs, we know we should get a designated driver when we drink, and we see horrible accidents reported on the news every day that are a result of someone… Read More »
Got Into a Car Accident Without Your Driver’s License? It’s Not As Bad As You Think
So you drove a car without your driver’s license. Maybe your driver’s license expired, or you never got one. Maybe you don’t have the money to renew it, or you don’t have the time to go down to the DMV to get a new one. Anyway, you took a risk and ended up getting… Read More »
Texting and Driving
Texting and driving has been a significant safety issue for several years now. This form of distracted driving has contributed to the deaths of many Georgia citizens, both young and old. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) published statistics showing that, in the first quarter of this year alone, there has been a 31% increase in… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety: Why Insurance is Important
Motorcycle accidents can be very dangerous and costly. Less protection means you’re more likely to sustain injuries. This is one of the many reasons why insurance is so important; so you have coverage in case you are hurt. It also helps cover expenses for your bike, which could be very costly to replace. What… Read More »
Personal Property: Is it Covered in a Wreck?
So, you’ve gotten yourself into a fender bender… or worse. You’ve assessed your personal damage, your car’s damage, and you realize; you just bought that really expensive TV and it was in your back seat during the accident. You have a moment of panic and think, “Is this covered?” When These Accidents Happen When… Read More »