A car fire after a crash creates terrifying moments and often causes the worst injuries. You might escape the initial impact only to face flames spreading through your vehicle. Georgia law lets you sue car makers when fuel system defects cause fires after collisions....
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3 reasons car crash brain injuries cost more than insurance pays
Although the human brain is incredibly powerful, it is also relatively vulnerable. The skull is thick and strong, but it may also contribute to the progression of a brain injury after physical trauma occurs. Car crashes can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)...
The risk of overlooking a spinal cord injury after a crash
The force involved in a car crash is sufficient to cause a spinal cord injury. Some people realize they have sustained an injury immediately after a crash. They cannot exit the vehicle or feel their lower extremities. They can notify first responders of their symptoms...
When the insurance offer is too low for your serious injuries
At your most vulnerable moment—perhaps lying in a hospital bed or struggling through rehabilitation—an insurance adjuster may present a settlement offer. The figure might seem substantial until you calculate the true cost of your recovery. For victims of serious motor...
When large trucks and small cars collide: Who’s most vulnerable?
Trucks are massive vehicles. Semi-trucks themselves can weigh several tons empty, and when fully loaded, their weight increases. Thus, large trucks are not just large in width — they're large as well in terms of weight. When these wide, weighty trucks are on the road,...
Motor vehicle defects continue to cause injuries and fatalities
We often focus on how reckless driving can cause severe injuries and deaths to victims. Still, unless people follow the steady stream of recalls issued each year by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or by the vehicle manufacturers themselves,...
Signs of a brain injury after a car accident
If you are in a car accident, you know how traumatizing the experience is. Whether it results in mild injuries or more serious ones, car accidents are serious matters, and you must make sure you do not have any lingering injuries, which can happen. Brain injuries Many...
When your lifeline becomes a weapon: Airbag failures and the fight for justice
Imagine you're cruising down the highway, the sun warm on your face, when suddenly another car veers into your lane. You brace for impact, trusting the safety features in your vehicle to protect you. But then, a malfunction occurs. The airbags, designed to be your...
Serious injuries resulting from car crashes
Car accidents can occur on Georgia roads when you least expect them. A driver could suddenly swerve into your lane too quickly without signaling or be momentarily distracted and collide with your vehicle. Minor situations can leave you unscathed, but more serious...
Speeding is the leading cause of traffic deaths
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System reveals that speeding is the most common cause of fatal motor vehicle accidents in Georgia and around the country. The number of deadly crashes involving excess speed has...
