Car Accidents
I Totaled a Leased Car
Getting into a car accident can be a scary experience. Unfortunately, the aftermath of the accident often becomes confusing, especially when dealing with the insurance carriers. If you lease your vehicle get into an accident, there are certain things that you need to know that could affect your claim, including information about lease payments and GAP insurance. Treat This Like Any Other Vehicle Accident at First Regardless of whether or not your vehicle is leased, it is important to treat this situation just like any other vehicle accident. You need to call 911, let law enforcement officials investigate the incident,…
Knee Injuries in a Car Crash: How Do They Happen?
Vehicle accidents can result in severe injuries for those involved, including injuries to the extremities. Depending on the type of accident, knee injuries can occur. Here, we want to look into how knee injuries occur in vehicle accidents and whether or not you can recover compensation in these situations. Common Knee Injuries Cause by a Vehicle Crash Vehicle accident victims typically suffer from knee injuries due to the sudden external forces placed on their body, including the knee. Below, we want to examine some of the most common types of knee injuries that occur in car accidents Posterior cruciate ligament…
Can a Car Accident Cause a Herniated Disc?
Car accidents can lead to major neck and back injuries. This includes herniated discs. Here, we want to explain what your “discs” are, how car accidents can cause disc damage, and the steps you need to take right after a crash occurs. It is important for you to be able to recover compensation if your herniated disc was caused by the negligence of another driver. Defining a Herniated Disc Information presented by the Mayo Clinic says that a herniated disc refers to problems with the rubbery cushions, what we refer to as discs, that sit between the individual vertebrae in…
I Was Hit by a Driver Who Was Texting
Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous, and it happens in many different ways. One of the most common causes of distracted driving in the state of Georgia is sending and receiving text messages. If you or somebody you care about has been injured or sustained property damage in an accident caused by a driver who was texting, you need to know what steps you can take to recover compensation for your losses. Make Sure You Seek Medical Care The number one step that you need to take after any vehicle accident occurs is to seek medical care. If you are at…
What are the Most Common Costs Associated with Car Accidents?
Vehicle accidents can affect anyone, and they often result in significant expenses that an individual would otherwise not have to worry about. When a vehicle accident occurs, the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier is typically responsible for paying compensation to the other parties involved. It is important to understand what kind of costs are usually associated with vehicle accidents in the state of Georgia. The Immediate Costs Associated With a Crash When examining the total cost of a vehicle accident, it is important to point out that there are many expenses that individuals do not think about right away. However, there…
What is the Difference Between DUI and DWI?
If you go through various state laws throughout the US, you will see drunk driving charges referred to as either DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while impaired). On the surface, both of these phrases seem like they mean the same thing. However, both can have slightly different meanings. It is important to understand the difference between DUI and DWI as well as whether or not Georgia differentiates between the two. What Does Georgia Call Intoxicated Driving? The difference between the terms DUI and DWI is often semantic. Different states pass laws that, on the surface, seem different…
How Long After a Car Accident Can You go to the Hospital?
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a vehicle accident, the number one priority is seeking medical care immediately. However, there are various reasons why some individuals may not seek emergency medical care right after an accident occurs. In some cases, the signs and symptoms of vehicle accident injuries do not appear for hours or even days after the crash occurs. It is important to understand how long you have after a vehicle accident occurs to seek medical care, particularly if you are trying to recover compensation for your injuries from an at-fault party. You Should…
What Happens After a Car Accident With No Police Report?
One of the most important things any person can do after a vehicle accident occurs is call the police so an officer can come to the scene to fill out an accident report. However, there are various reasons why the police may not come to an accident scene in Georgia. If you or somebody you love has been injured or sustained property damage in a vehicle accident, but the police did not come to the scene to fill out a report, this could certainly affect your ability to recover compensation, and it could even result in criminal penalties. When Do…
What Damages Can I Collect For A Car Accident?
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a vehicle accident caused by the negligent actions of another individual in Georgia, you may be able to recover various types of compensation. Typically, the at-fault driver is responsible for paying compensation to others involved. However, it may be necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party to recover compensation in these situations. Examining Car Accident Special Damages After a vehicle accident occurs in Georgia, individuals are likely to incur significant expenses. In most cases, these expenses will be relatively calculable by gathering up the bills…
5 Common Tactics Insurance Companies Use To Devalue Car Accident Claims
Insurance carriers have one goal, and that goal is to limit how much money they payout in a settlement. Yes, in theory, insurance carriers are there to pay compensation for injuries or property damage based on the terms of the contract you signed with them. However, the more they pay, the less they keep for themselves. There are five common tactics that insurance carriers will use to devalue a car accident claim in Georgia. 1. Calling Soon After The Injury One of the first things that an insurance carrier is going to do, particularly the insurance carrier of the alleged…