Understanding Comparative Negligence
Comparative negligence is a law used by casualty insurance claims that suggest that during an accident, the contribution of each party in the accident determines the fault or negligence of each party. Insurance companies use this principle to assign blame to each party and pay the insurance claim accordingly. It is used to assign faults… Continue reading Understanding Comparative Negligence
Read MoreMore people are bicycling — and getting injured
Bicycling has become increasingly popular in the last few years. The trendiness of physical activities tends to ebb and flow over time. Currently, cycling is relatively popular, with many people using bicycles to commute to work or get some exercise on the weekends. More cyclists on the road should mean safer conditions for everyone. When… Continue reading More people are bicycling — and getting injured
Read MoreIs your sleep apnea machinery part of a recent recall?
For most people, sleep is a time of blissful unawareness where the night passes in the seeming blink of an eye. For those with sleep apnea, the night can be much different. They may wake up repeatedly and feel physically exhausted in the morning. They may also wake up their spouse, causing strain on their… Continue reading Is your sleep apnea machinery part of a recent recall?
Read MoreCrash trauma can include devastating brain injuries
When you’re involved in a car crash, one of the injuries that you might suffer from is a brain injury. When there is a blow to your head, the brain may crash against the skull. If the brain continues with that momentum, it may also hit the opposite side, leading to a coup-contrecoup injury. Brain… Continue reading Crash trauma can include devastating brain injuries
Read MoreThe three-second rule can reduce the risk of a Georgia car wreck
When you learned to drive, your instructor taught you to keep a safe stopping distance from the vehicle in front. Can you remember what that distance is, though? People have since come up with a better way to explain things. They use time rather than distance. It is called the three-second rule, and this is… Continue reading The three-second rule can reduce the risk of a Georgia car wreck
Read MoreWait! Don’t settle until you know how your injuries will affect you
After an injury, one of the most important things for you to do is to understand what your medical needs will be like in the future. Are you expected to make a full recovery? Is it more likely that you will have lasting disabilities or need long-term care? The answers to those questions will help… Continue reading Wait! Don’t settle until you know how your injuries will affect you
Read MoreWhiplash common in Georgia rear-end crashes
The car comes speeding in from behind and fails to stop before slamming into your vehicle’s rear. If you’ve been the victim of a car wreck like this, it’s not unusual for you to suffer one or more injuries, especially to your body’s soft tissue. One type of injury that is all-too-common from these rear-end… Continue reading Whiplash common in Georgia rear-end crashes
Read MoreAlmost every car wreck stems from human error
Why do car wrecks happen at such a staggering rate, taking around 35-40,000 lives per year? You can point to all of the individual causes you want, from cellphone use to drowsy driving to drunk driving to teen drivers. All of these things do play a role. But it can be simpler than that. Almost… Continue reading Almost every car wreck stems from human error
Read MoreDrivers who are too tired are hazards on the road
In order to drive safely, every driver must be in the right mental state to handle the task. One thing that can reduce their ability to do this is fatigue. Drivers who don’t get enough sleep are at an increased risk of causing a car wreck that can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death.… Continue reading Drivers who are too tired are hazards on the road
Read MoreHow driving mistakes can reduce your personal injury claim
Law enforcement officials often have to make a quick decision regarding the designation of fault after a motor vehicle collision. They will write up a police report at the scene of the crash after looking at the physical evidence and hearing testimony from the individuals involved in the crash itself and other witnesses to the… Continue reading How driving mistakes can reduce your personal injury claim
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