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Nov. 7, 2022

What most people probably don’t realize is that almost any car they purchase will also contain a black box (also probably not black in color) going by the official designation of Event Data Recorder (EDR), which records crash data that can be accessed in an investigation, or potentially in the prosecution of a legal claim. Electronic vehicles such as Tesla have even gone a step further by making access to the EDR’s data even easier to retrieve through software applications.

Sept. 30, 2022

According to the most recent crash data from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), there were more than 330,000 crashes statewide in 2020, resulting in 1,730 fatalities. The negligence or wrongful actions of a driver can cause a traffic accident which may lead to another person's death. Thankfully, Georgia personal injury laws allow the surviving family members of the decedent to recover damages for their loved one's untimely death through wrongful death claims.

Aug. 30, 2022

According to statistics from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), there were about 1,588 fatal accidents statewide in 2020. The death of a family member can be extremely painful and overwhelming, especially if it was caused by another person's negligent actions.

July 8, 2022

Lyft and Uber are also susceptible to the hazards of the road – traffic accidents. In a rideshare accident, the liable party will depend on the surrounding circumstances or events leading to the incident.

June 9, 2022

In 2021, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), 1,825 persons died as a result of vehicular accidents, representing a 12 percent increase over the previous year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) credits speeding and less use of seat belts during the pandemic for the increase.

May 18, 2022

Being injured in a hit-and-run crash is complicated. How can you pay your medical bills, cover the wages you lose while you’re unable to work, and find compensation for your pain and suffering when the person at-fault disappears?

April 11, 2022

You probably understand that what you say and don’t say in any situation usually affects the outcome. Rarely is this more valid than when speaking to an insurance adjuster following a car accident.

March 1, 2022

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), in 2021, the state’s highways witnessed 1,824 fatalities, with 17.1 percent of them being pedestrians struck by vehicles. More than half of the in-car victims were not wearing seatbelts.

Feb. 10, 2022

According to statistics from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), there were 331,796 total traffic crashes statewide in 2020, causing 124,493 injuries and 1,730 fatalities.

Jan. 6, 2022

According to statistics from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety Data Report, there were approximately 293,614 traffic crashes statewide in 2018. These accidents often leave victims confused about what to do next and how to start the injury claim process.