Getting hurt in a car accident while working can be overwhelming. You may wonder who is responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. In Georgia, workers' compensation may cover some of your expenses, but you may also have a right to sue other...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What to Do If You Are Injured While Driving on the Job
Understanding Your Rights After a Work-Related Car Accident What to Do If You Are Injured While Driving on the Job? It can feel overwhelming. You may question who covers your medical bills and lost wages. In Georgia, workers' compensation laws provide benefits for...
When Is a Car Accident Considered “Work Related” in Georgia?
Getting into a car accident at work can be confusing and stressful. You may wonder if workers’ compensation will cover your injuries or if you must rely on your own insurance. In Georgia, not all car accidents are considered work-related, but many are. Knowing when...
What Happens If I Get Hit by a Car at Work?
Getting hit by a car while on the job can be a terrifying experience. Whether you were walking in a parking lot, working on a roadside construction site, or driving for work, you may be wondering what happens next. Who is responsible? Will workers' compensation cover...
Tips for safely sharing the road with motorcycles
Did you know that 14% of all traffic fatalities were motorcyclists, and these individuals are significantly more (29 times) to die in an accident? They are also significantly more likely to experience injuries during crashes. Sharing the road with motorcycles is...
What is with all the roundabouts in Georgia? They promote safety.
Roundabouts – those circular intersections where drivers travel around a center island -- continue to make their presence known to people throughout the U.S. Georgia is among the states that has embraced this traffic management tool proven to be safer and more...
Can a pedestrian be at fault in a car accident?
The law expects pedestrians and drivers to abide by the rules of the road. When an accident happens involving the two, the driver is not always 100% at fault. Determining fault is a complex process, and when the plaintiff shares fault for the accident, it directly...
The cost of uninsured drivers
When motor vehicle accidents occur, we expect the at-fault party’s insurance to cover the damages that have occurred. But in some instances, the person who caused the accident is an uninsured driver. When people operate motor vehicles without proper insurance, every...
Georgia law on hit and run accidents
Georgia law is strict on people convicted of hit-and-run accidents. The severity of the penalty depends on the specific circumstances of an incident and can include fines and jail time. Despite these strict laws, hit-and-runs still occur. Here is what you should know...
Why are important automobile safety regulations stalled?
Consumers who buy motor vehicles put their trust in manufacturers that the transports they purchase have the highest and most current standards of safety. However, their belief may be misguided based on the ever-growing list of proposed safety rules yet to be enacted....