Personal Injury

Pedestrians in Georgia often suffer serious injuries or the loss of life when a vehicle strikes them. Understanding Georgia pedestrian laws may help you avoid such accidents. Pedestrian laws in Georgia include restrictions on where people can cross the street, and the rights a pedestrian has in an accident. The following five Georgia pedestrian laws... read more

Not every accident happens because one person made a mistake. Many accidents occur because two or more parties contributed to the incident. If you are in a car accident and the police say you are partially at fault, it is necessary to understand comparative fault and shared liability laws. Each state sets its own laws... read more

A statute of repose differs from a statute of limitations. Both of them stipulate a “deadline” by which legal action must be taken, but the similarities end there. A statute of repose has an absolute deadline and does not depend on when the problem was discovered.  In automotive defect claims, the statute of repose is... read more

Auto defects, such as brake failures and burst tires, can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles, leading to accidents. Auto defects occur because comparatively new components are poorly designed, or are faulty and fail, or because drivers do not maintain their cars properly. They can also occur when car designers are guilty of... read more

The five most common airbag injuries are often more serious than most people realize. Even though airbags are meant to protect you during a crash, they can also cause painful injuries in a car accident, especially at higher speeds. In the event this happened to you, reach out to our car accident attorneys in Newnan.... read more

What Georgia parents need to know about defective car seats could make a difference in keeping their children safe. Defective car seats are more common than many parents realize, and they can cause serious injuries even when used correctly.  Here is more about how defects happen, warning signs to look for, and how your car... read more

Victims of a car accident may be told to see a doctor to have an examination. But what type of doctor should you see after a car accident? If you are facing a life-threatening situation, such as due to bleeding or loss of consciousness, going to the emergency room is critical. However, most cases do... read more

You were hurt in a car accident, and the other driver is at fault. Knowing what you should do after such an accident is critical, including whether or not you should alert your own insurance company to what happened. In short, you should give a statement to your insurance company after an accident as a... read more