Auto Accident

Examining data from the Insurance Information Institute (III) shows us that approximately 12.4% of all Georgia drivers are uninsured. This is a significant problem for drivers in this state. However, what can you do if you get into an accident with an uninsured driver? There are various steps that you can take to help protect... read more

Vehicle accidents can lead to significant injuries and property damage, and individuals deserve compensation if the accident was caused by the actions of another driver. But what happens if you get involved in an accident with a leased vehicle? Does this change the dynamics of the incident and compensation recovery process in any way? Leased... read more

Just like any other driver on the roadway, truck drivers must take various steps after any collision on the roadway. This includes collisions where they may have been at fault as well as incidents where another driver was at fault. The steps taken by all parties after an accident will certainly play a role when... read more

One of the most basic legal rules is that in order to win a lawsuit, a plaintiff must meet their burden of proof. Burdens of proof vary across types of cases. In civil cases such as personal injury cases and car accident cases, the burden of proof is a standard known as “preponderance of the... read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a division of the United States Department of Transportation, recently released a report stating that traffic fatalities in the United States increased significantly from 2019 to 2020. This is despite the COVID-19 pandemic and presumably less drivers on the road during 2020. A large portion of the increase... read more

Self-driving and autonomous cars are becoming more mainstream on the roadways. However, what happens if one of these vehicles is involved in an accident? Inevitably, there will be discussions about liability. Is the driver responsible for an accident that occurs when a self-driving or autonomous feature is engaged? Here, we want to examine questions of... read more

Rideshare services are incredibly popular, and most people have taken at least one rideshare service. Uber and Lyft are the most popular, but there are certainly other rideshare companies across the country. But what happens if an accident involving a rideshare vehicle occurs? Who will ultimately be held responsible? Here, we want to discuss liability... read more

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a car accident caused by the actions of another party, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. More often than not, this compensation will come through a settlement with the other driver’s insurance carrier. Here, we want to outline the basics that... read more