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T-Bone Accident: Determining Fault, Getting Treatment, and Filing for Compensation
When a vehicle slams into the side of another vehicle, this is known as a T-bone accident. It may also be referred to as a broadside collision, right angle collision, or AABS (auto accident, broadside). In severe cases, the impacted vehicle may spin out or rollover. T-bone car accidents are traumatic events. Despite what movies…
Read More »Seat Belt Injury Symptoms and Treatment After a Car Accident
Seat belts have protected countless lives. Estimates by the National Safety Council put the number of lives saved at nearly 375,000 since 1975. That’s more than 7,600 accident survivors per year. Unfortunately, some drivers and passengers continue to ride without these vital safety straps. Half of all occupants who died in motor vehicle crashes were…
Read More »Alcohol, Drug Use, & Truck Accidents in Atlanta
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), there were 415,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in 2020. Nearly a quarter of these wrecks caused injuries, and 4,444 resulted in fatalities. Roughly 5% of truck drivers involved in fatal crashes had alcohol or other substances in their system. Large trucks are complex machines that…
Read More »Low-Cost Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD After an Accident
Severe accidents can have a traumatic impact on individuals. The shock of the crash, especially if a person suffered life-threatening injuries, may leave a victim with debilitating mental health issues. Yet the cost of therapy and prescription medication often keeps victims of emotional shock from receiving the treatment they need. In 2019, more than 13…
Read More »Why Are Pedestrian Accidents in Atlanta Spiking?
Fatal crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists are on the rise in Atlanta. Metro Atlanta has a lot of traffic and a lot of pedestrians. When a collision occurs between a motor vehicle and a person, the injuries sustained by the pedestrian are often catastrophic. Drivers should remember to yield to people on foot and that…
Read More »Work Injuries Caused By Defective, Old, or Outdated Machinery
Defective machinery can cause numerous hazards for workers in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and other industries. Both heavy industrial equipment and intricate machinery require a high level of training and skill to operate safely. When a piece of machinery is defective, it can result in severe or fatal injuries for workers. We understand how traumatic and…
Read More »The Best Way to Deal With the Trauma and Cost of a Motorcycle Accident
For those who haven’t suffered a motorcycle accident, it can be difficult to understand the shock and trauma. It’s a disorienting, painful experience worsened by the fear and worry of how the crash will affect your finances and future health. You likely have many questions. Who pays for your medical treatment? What if your bike…
Read More »How Do I Know If I’m Okay After a Car Accident?
For some accident victims, the pain of a collision is immediate. For others, the sharp aches and stiff muscles appear days later. The truth is that unless something is very obviously wrong, such as a broken leg or bleeding lacerations, you can’t be 100% sure you survived unscathed. The forces involved in a crash are…
Read More »Hearing Loss After Head Injury: Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Injury to the temporal or parietal lobes of the brain, as well as damage to the actual mechanisms of the inner ear, can cause hearing loss. If the traumatic brain injury (TBI) or head injury was caused by someone else’s negligence — such as in a car accident — then the injured victim may have…
Read More »What Is Late Whiplash Syndrome?
Whiplash is an injury to your neck and shoulders. It occurs when a sudden force jolts the neck back and forth or vice versa. This can cause damage to the muscles, discs, nerves and tendons in the neck and spinal column. Many people suffer whiplash injuries after a car accident, and the pain can be…
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