Car Accidents
Five Strategies to Focus as Much as Possible on the Road
Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous. From the time we start driving, we are told of the importance of keeping our eyes on the road and paying attention to our surroundings. However, distractions happen in many different ways. With the rise of technology in our lives, particularly smartphones, distracted driving has become more common than ever. Despite most jurisdictions passing some sort of distracted driving laws, it is common for drivers to talk and text while driving. However, there are other distractions, including browsing the internet, eating, drinking, reaching for objects, and more. If you want to stay safe on the…
Who is at Fault in Left-Hand Turn Accidents?
No matter how much experience you have when it comes to driving, left-hand turn can still seem daunting. Left-hand turns can lead to serious accidents and major injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 61% of crashes that happen while turning or crossing an intersection involve a left-hand turn. When a left-hand turn accident happens, it is important to establish who was at fault. Why are left-hand turns so dangerous? These turns often lead to precarious situations due to the nature of when they are made. Unlike a right-hand turn, left-hand turns are made across the path of…
What is Medical Payments Coverage?
If you or a passenger have been injured in a car accident or another kind of auto-related incident, you are likely entitled to medical payments coverage. Also known as MedPay or medical expense coverage, these payments help cover the costs of medical care for accident injuries. Medical payments coverage is not dependent on who is at fault in an accident, meaning that anyone involved should be entitled to payment. What do medical payments cover? Medical payments coverage will pay most medical costs that a person incurs after a car accident injury. MedPay can be used to treat: Passenger injuries Injuries…
Navigating Winter Weather on Georgia Roads
As the weather cools and the leaves turn, we need to begin to think about driving in wintery weather. Yes, even in Georgia, drivers should always be read to operate in snowy and icy conditions. Drivers in this state are generally unprepared for these situations. Perhaps even more than drivers in Northern states, drivers in Georgia should read and understand the following tips for navigating winter weather. Driving in winter weather The truth is that even small amounts of snow and ice can turn normally safe roads into hazardous tracts. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 24% of weather-related vehicle…
Hydroplaning: What It is, How to Avoid It, and What to Do if You Can’t
Hydroplaning is one of the scariest things that can happen when you are driving a vehicle. Most of us have experienced some form of hydroplaning, which refers to the skidding or sliding of a car’s tires across a wet surface. Understanding what hydroplaning is, how you can avoid it, and how to drive through it can help you avoid serious car accidents and injuries on the roadway. What is hydroplaning? Typically, when a car encounters water on the roadway, the tires are able to scatter the water. A car will hydroplane when there is more water than the tire can…
Different Between Negligence and Gross Negligence
If someone is injured due to the negligent actions of another person, company, or entity, they are generally entitled to compensation for their losses. However, two terms often appear in legal documents and discussions of legal matters that may seem confusing – “ordinary negligence” and “gross negligence.” Understanding the difference between these two is crucial. Depending on the facts of someone’s personal injury case, the type of negligence involved could play a role in how much compensation they receive. What is ordinary negligence? Ordinary negligence (typically just referred to as negligence), is the failure of one party to use the…
Comparative Versus Contributory Negligence
If someone is injured in an accident, one of the first things that need to be established is who was responsible for the incident. The responsible party is determined using a variety of means, including investigations into the crash. It is important to determine who is at fault because that will play a part in determining who is liable for damages. The legal concepts of comparative and contributory negligence matter when examining any injury case. Negligence is a term used to describe conduct that creates an unreasonable risk of harm to other people. If a person is negligent, and their…
5 Hidden Injuries to Look for Following a Car Accident
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of driving. They are going to happen. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, there were nearly 400,000 total traffic crashes during the latest reporting year in the state. Out of those, 1,430 people were killed, and there were 19,405 serious injuries. Thankfully, most car accident injuries are minor. However, there are times when injuries seem minor in the immediate aftermath of a crash and turn out to be more serious. It is important to understand that the signs and symptoms of many car accident injuries do not develop until hours or…
Should I Get a Dash Cam?
Have you ever seen someone driving recklessly in front of you? If so, you may have thought, “I wish I had a way to record this and show it to the police.” Many people have taken a step to protect themselves on the roadway by purchasing a dash camera. If you are not quite sure what a dash cam is or what it does, we want to take a minute to give a brief overview for you. Benefits of having a dash cam There are several benefits to having a dash cam in the vehicle: If you are ever struck…
How do I report a Car Accident in Georgia?
Nobody wants to get into a car accident in Atlanta. Unfortunately, no matter how safely you operate on the roadways, there are times when accidents happen. In many cases, a crash is caused by the careless or negligent actions of another driver. When a crash does occur, you need to know what to do in the aftermath. Once you have called the police and gone through the chaos at the scene of the crash, do you know the basics of Georgia car accident reports? The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety says that there were nearly 400,000 vehicle crashes during the…