Georgia Injury Blog

Being seriously injured in an accident can completely upend your life. As medical bills start to pile up, you could be facing a perilous financial situation, especially if you have to take time off work while you heal. And if your injuries were so severe that you became disabled, your earning capacity could be significantly…

You suffered a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else, and you accepted a settlement from the insurance company for your losses. Now, you are waiting on the money. Unfortunately, it can take a considerable time for injury victims to receive the compensation they are owed. Although many injury victims get…

If you suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one because of the negligent, careless, or unlawful actions of someone else, you could be entitled to recover compensation from the at-fault party. While you may have a right to pursue a personal injury claim, you may not know about the statute of limitations the…

Suffering a work-related injury can be costly in more ways than one. Your injuries could be causing you significant pain, and you might have incurred significant costs related to the medical treatment for your injuries. You may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. To do so, you’ll…

A person who has just been seriously injured in a truck accident is likely not thinking clearly. How could they? They’ve just experienced a traumatic event, are in shock, and probably in pain from their injuries. They’re certainly not thinking about gathering statements and contact information from witnesses at the scene of the accident. But…

The sense of freedom and excitement that comes along with riding a motorcycle is what draws so many people to choose it as their preferred form of transportation. But along with that sense of freedom comes a high level of risk. Because of the decreased amount of protection for the rider compared to a passenger…

In the aftermath of a car accident, it is common to feel overwhelmed or in a state of shock. This is especially true if you or a loved one has suffered injuries in the collision. Nevertheless, it is important to know what steps to take after you have been in an accident. An important part…

Being involved in a truck accident can be absolutely devastating. Large commercial vehicles have several characteristics that make accidents they’re involved in higher risk and potentially fatal. Due to their massive weight, the force of the impact they create in a collision is several times greater than that of smaller passenger vehicles. They require a…

Georgia police and state troopers use a two-sided form impressively called the “Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report” when they document motor vehicle accidents. This is the document insurance companies want when they ask for the “accident report” or “police report.” The accident report can be hard to read, but it contains a detailed description…

Nobody wants to be in a car accident, but some accidents cannot be avoided. There is no way to make other people drive better, and sometimes you must drive in bad weather or on dangerous roads. Even so, you can do some things that will keep you and your passengers safer and avoid at least…