Commerce, Georgia, Personal Injury Law Blog
Know what to do if your child gets arrested
You got the call no parent ever expects to get: Your child called you from jail after they had been arrested. After you recover from your shock, you wonder just what you should do next to help your son or daughter. Below are some tips to help you do the right things...
5 things that make accidents more likely
You can never completely remove the risk that you’ll get injured in a traffic accident. After all, someone could hit your car even if you’ve never made a single driving mistake in your life. It’s frustrating to feel that loss of control, but other drivers really do...
What if I’m in an accident with an uninsured driver?
You may be having just one of those days – when nothing seems to go right. You spilled coffee on your shirt before 9 a.m. at work. You forgot your lunch at home on the countertop. You had to deal with tech glitches all day. Then, finally when you are on your way home,...
Your brain injury could change your life forever
Among the most significant injuries you can suffer in car crashes are head injuries. When you hit your head or your head is whipped forward or sideways quickly, it’s possible for your brain to impact the inside of the skull. As a result, you may have significant brain...
What to do if you’re pulled over by police
It doesn’t matter where you’re driving or what you’re doing, there’s always a chance you could find yourself pulled to the side of the road by a police officer. While this is a scary and often intimidating experience, there are steps you can take to control the...
Is the insurance adjuster calling? Talk to an attorney first to avoid these tricks
Were you hurt in a wreck? When you’re injured and the bills are piling up, it’s easy to view the fact that the other party’s insurance company is already calling you. You may even have hopes for a quick settlement. Don’t get your hopes up. Insurance company adjusters...
Meeting the expenses of inpatient rehab for spinal cord damage
Spinal cord damage is one of the most devastating injuries a person may experience. In many cases, serious injuries to the spinal cord result in paralysis and loss of mobility. These injuries can also lead to complications that affect the patient’s health and quality...
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...
