When an accident occurs in Georgia, it can be difficult to determine who was at fault for the event. Car insurance companies often investigate who was responsible for the collision to determine which insurance company must pay for the damages. The investigation process The process includes investigating which driver was negligent or acted carelessly. If […]

Head-on collisions account for less than 15% of the motor vehicle accidents in Georgia and around the country, but they are often fatal due to the forces involved. These accidents are especially dangerous when trucks collide. An accident of this type took place in Houston County on the afternoon of Jan. 19. It claimed the […]

Every year motor vehicle insurance companies pay out billions of dollars in settlements for motor vehicle accidents. Since insurance companies are a business, they look for ways to keep from spending money whenever possible. It is vital for drivers in Atlanta to know how important the negotiation process is when settling a motor vehicle accident […]

It is never a good idea to use your cellphone while driving on Georgia roads. In fact, you could be putting yourself and others at risk even while using a hands-free device to take a phone call or open an app. Let’s take a look at why it’s best to ignore a mobile device while […]

Road rage is an extreme form of aggressive driving. Many drivers in Georgia have been on the receiving end of another’s rage, or they themselves may have expressed their road rage to one degree or another. This problem often arises in traffic jams, and it can be connected to impatience and a feeling that the […]

While most people in Georgia can agree that semi-trucks are an essential part of commerce in the state, it is not always safe to share the road with semi-trucks. Truckers may drive long hours, often through the night, in order to make deliveries as quick as possible. This could lead to truck driver fatigue and […]

Dealing with insurance companies after a car accident does not have to be too stressful, especially if those involved took the right steps immediately after the event. Georgia residents should know about some of these essential steps. Having a police officer there Victims should try to stay calm and not blame the other side or […]

Perhaps you suffered whiplash in a rear-end collision in Georgia. Whiplash occurs when the neck is rapidly flexed back and forth, and it causes strains or tears to the muscles and ligaments in the neck. It may also affect the neck vertebrae, the discs between them or the nerves. Headaches and other whiplash symptoms You […]

After a motor vehicle accident, all drivers involved have the responsibility to remain on the scene. Yet, another driver might have collided with you and decided to flee afterward. Their decision may especially trouble you if you sustained injuries from the accident. Because Georgia follows fault-based insurance laws, you may worry that you will have […]