Commerce, Georgia, Personal Injury Law Blog
What it’s like to drive when you’re fatigued
Drunk driving is illegal, of course, but many people do something very similar on a regular basis: They drive while they’re fatigued. A lot of the issues they face are very similar to those faced by drunk drivers. For instance, both may notice that they do not react...
Tips to stay safe on your motorcycle
There is a lot to be said for choosing a motorcycle over a car in the Commerce area. You could argue motorcycling should be encouraged over car driving for the benefits it brings to other road users. Motorcycles take up less road space than cars, so they reduce...
Georgia woman charged with vehicular homicide after fatal wreck
A 45-year-old woman from Glynn County has been charged with vehicular homicide, in addition to a host of other offenses that include hit-and-run, following too closely, failing to maintain a lane, passing on the right and speeding. The charges followed a July 30...
How broken bones can cost more than just a hospital visit
Immediately after the car crash, you start to take stock of your surroundings. You notice a pain in your leg, which quickly flares to an intolerable level when you try to exit the vehicle. You realize that you've probably suffered at least a broken bone. Still, given...
Passenger injured when driver collides with tractor trailers on I-85
Interstate 85 is a busy route, so it’s not uncommon to see semi-trucks there. Driver have to get used to that and make accommodations for those large vehicles. What you never want to see is a driver who fails to slow down soon enough to prevent a collision....
When can you file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?
When someone is injured due to another person’s negligent or criminal actions, the victim can often file a personal injury claim against that person to recover any losses related to their medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses. What happens, however,...
Your attorney will work hard for you after a crash
You were on the way to work when a semitruck driver suddenly moved into your lane. You didn’t have anywhere to go, so you couldn’t avoid the impact. You ended up spinning and getting hit by more than one car as the truck driver lost control. This kind of crash isn’t...
Are traffic tickets just a police budget issue?
In theory, traffic tickets exist to force people to follow the law. If a driver is speeding and gets a ticket, he or she won’t speed in the future. If a driver parks illegally and gets a ticket, they’ll look for a legal parking space the next time. That’s how they...
It’s actually more dangerous to ride your bike on the sidewalk
When you see a rider on a $3,000 bike with a special riding jersey and a sleek helmet, odds are they’re riding on the street. You never see these athletic riders, who clearly invest a lot of time in their sport, on the sidewalk. As a new rider, though, you may think...
Enforcing an out-of-state judgment when someone moves to GA
Collecting unpaid balances from individuals who don't want to pay is not an easy task. Some people will quit their jobs, move to a new house or change phone numbers just to avoid collection efforts by creditors. Businesses ranging from hospitals to lenders who...
