In 2020, there were 4,965 fatal crashes resulting from a collision with a semi-truck. In Georgia, nearly 1 in every 10 fatal accidents involved large trucks. Due to the sheer size, weight, and visibility issues associated with 18-wheelers, drivers of passenger vehicles should take extra care when sharing the road with these vehicles. These tips... read more

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

The importance of pedestrian safety cannot be overstated. Driver negligence, poor lighting, and dangerously designed roads often put pedestrians at risk of injury. Unfortunately, pedestrians cannot always rely on motorists to operate their vehicles in a manner that keeps them safe. However, there are several things that pedestrians can do to minimize the risk of... 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

If you receive compensation for a personal injury, whether through an insurance settlement or a jury verdict, you need to know whether or not any of that money is taxed. It seems like taxes are a part of just about every aspect of our lives. However, you may be surprised to find out that most... 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