We’ve all been there. You’re driving down the road on a rainy Monday morning, already late for work. The driver behind you is bombarded with distractions – a screaming toddler, an incoming text or an adjustment to the AC. Maybe his attention is on a podcast or he’s simply lost… Read More
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. Besides healing from injuries and emotional stress, you have to deal with car repairs, insurance deadlines,… Read More
If you’ve been in a serious car accident, you’re faced with a tremendous amount of stress. Dealing with the driver-at-fault, police, insurance companies,… Read More
Recently, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an article on a young distracted driver that got a second chance at life. On February 9, 2008, Molly… Read More
Good news from the world of transportation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released preliminary estimates for the Fatality Analysis Reporting System that there… Read More
Executive Order on Driving Permits Nerves for new teen drivers subsided a bit after an announcement was made by Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp. At… Read More
Injuries from a car accident can have an impact on everything. From emotional trauma and property damage to physical injuries, even your paycheck – the… Read More
According to WSB-TV Atlanta, police have arrested a driver involved in a hit-and-run on April 20. Early that Monday morning on the Downtown Connector… Read More
What is Property Damage in the State of Georgia? Car accidents are common. So common that according to this Forbes article, “By car insurance… Read More
We’re all familiar with the term “pain and suffering.” But what exactly does that mean? How is pain and suffering calculated in Georgia? First we… Read More
“What is my personal injury case worth?” According to personal injury attorneys, this is the most asked question. Unfortunately, the answer is not so clear-cut. Read More
In recent years the number of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents has greatly increased. According to the CDC and National Highway Traffic Safety… Read More
I-85 Accident Details According to a recent article published by WBTV.com, on Monday, March 21, a tractor-trailer drove off I-85 and rolled down and… Read More
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, in 2013 a total of 54 million people worldwide sustained injuries from traffic collisions. The… Read More
Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Whether it’s whiplash from a car accident or strain from bad posture, there… Read More
Most drivers will experience a car accident sometime in their lives – whether it’s a minor fender bender or a more serious collision. Causes range,… Read More
The University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics recently published a study that found women wearing seat-belts in the front seat were 73 percent… Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are discussing government recommendations and company policies prohibiting drivers from using… Read More
In just four short days, a jury trial ended with a $21 million verdict against Cypress Insurance Company for wrongful death in a fatal trucking… Read More
Experienced Atlanta chiropractor speaks about auto accident injuries, treatment plans, tests used to diagnose injuries and working with other healthcare providers to give… Read More
Electric scooters have quickly become part of the in town Atlanta scene, occupying real estate on almost every street corner. They are propped up against… Read More
According to the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Office for Highway Safety report, large truck accidents accounted for over 13,000 accidents and 187 fatalities. If you… Read More
Many motorists spend more time looking at their cell phones than paying attention to the road. Between texting, emailing, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and numerous… Read More
This is ‘Part 2: Choosing the best car accident attorney for your case’ of our series. Throughout this series we are covering everything you need… Read More
Table of Contents Navigating the insurance claims process after a car accident is stressful and confusing. One mistake could cost you thousands of… Read More
Summary Every interstate motor carrier must keep certain records for specific periods of time. Failure to comply with the federal regulations governing records retention following… Read More
Summary All motor carriers must comply with state or federal insurance requirements, depending on whether they operate solely in one state (intrastate) or… Read More
Summary Georgia law generally does not allow a plaintiff to pursue a “direct action” – i.e., a lawsuit against a driver and the driver’s insurance… Read More
Summary Every interstate motor carrier must comply with federal regulations before qualifying and hiring a commercial truck driver. Georgia, like most states, has adopted… Read More
Summary Some accidents involving trucks or other commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are not due to driver error but instead are because of faulty… Read More
Summary After a truck accident, an entire case can pivot on the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). If the… Read More
Summary The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) limit the number of hours a motor carrier may permit or allow a truck driver to… Read More
Summary A driver operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) may be required under federal law to undergo a drug and alcohol test following a… Read More
Most people find a discussion about liability insurance boring. And trucking insurance can be more complicated, more tedious, and duller than even garden… Read More