Category Archives: Car accident
What to Do if You are Involved in a Parking Lot Hit and Run Accident
Parking lot accidents, besides being surprisingly common, also tend to result in potentially significant property damage and repair expenses. There are, for instance, an estimated 50,000 accidents that occur in parking lots and parking garages in the U.S. every year. Unfortunately, drivers who cause parking lot accidents often flee the scene of the crash… Read More »
The Dangers of Wrong-Way Accidents
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, wrong-way crashes are some of the most dangerous. Furthermore, these kinds of collisions seem to be occurring at an increasing rate across Florida. In the first week of 2024 alone, there were eleven fatal crashes in Florida and three of… Read More »
Proving Lost Wages After a Car Accident
Being involved in a car crash can have more than just physical repercussions. Besides having to deal with the pain and psychological aspects of being involved in a collision, accident victims may also struggle financially, not only with medical bills, but with staying on top of rent, utility bills, and other expenses while they… Read More »
Road Safety Tips for the New Year
Even a car accident that qualifies as relatively minor can have significant consequences, causing physical injuries and a lot of property damage, which is why it’s so important for drivers to focus on road safety. We’ve included a few tips below that can help you avoid a Florida car accident in 2024. Observe Traffic… Read More »
How Long Will My Car Accident Lawsuit Take?
When most people think of a car accident claim, they imagine months or even years of a long drawn-out court battle. The reality, however, is that most personal injury cases are resolved through the settlement process in an out-of-court setting. Besides being cheaper and involving less conflict, settlement negotiations also tend to be resolved… Read More »
Poor Road Design Can Cause Accidents
Most car accidents in Florida (and across the country) are the result of human error, like ignoring a traffic signal, speeding, or driving while distracted. Other factors, however, including roadway design can contribute to collisions. When this happens, accident victims can often hold the government agency or private contractor who was responsible for the… Read More »
Driving in the Winter Can be Dangerous
While many of us look forward to the holiday season as a time to reconnect with family members and celebrate traditions, it can also be a dangerous time of year to drive. In fact, the latter months of the year are some of the most dangerous for drivers in Georgia. Read on to learn… Read More »
T-Bone Accidents: Causes, Injuries, and Your Legal Options
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions occur when the front end of a vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape and are one of the most common and dangerous types of car accidents. They usually occur in areas where there are vehicles traveling in multiple directions, like intersections, and are… Read More »
What to Know About Airbag Deployment
The government has required vehicle manufacturers to install airbags in all new vehicles since the 1990’s after it became apparent that the use of these devices significantly reduced the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that airbag deployment doesn’t come with its own set of risks…. Read More »
Fractured Sternums are a Common Car Accident Injury
Car accidents can and do result in a wide range of injuries. One lesser known injury that is sustained by a surprising number of victims is a fractured sternum. In fact, sternal fractures occur in an estimated seven percent of car accidents, which makes sense when you consider the fact that blunt chest trauma… Read More »