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...
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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...
Read MoreCooler Weather Means It’s Time to Check Your Tires
With autumn just around the corner and temperatures slowly dropping, you should take a moment to inspect your vehicle, particularly the tires. Cold weather affects tire pressure. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit, tire pressure can drop between one to two pounds per square inch (PSI). Pressure also reduces the higher you are in elevation. Why...
Read More9 Things You Should NEVER Do After a Car Accident
The average person will experience about 3 to 4 car accidents during their lifetime. These wrecks can range from minor fender benders to violent accidents that leave multiple people injured or killed. Serious injuries after a car accident are unusual, but they can happen to anyone anywhere. Before we discuss the worst things you can...
Read MoreGeorgia Car Accident Laws: Everything You Need to Know
When a bill is passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed by the governor, it becomes part of the Georgia Code (abbreviated O.C.G.A.). The Georgia Code governs all laws within the state, organized under 53 sections called “Titles”. Title 40 of the Georgia Code governs the laws related to “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”. Uniform...
Read MoreGeorgia Participates in 'Operation Southern Slow Down' to Curb Speeding
The 6th annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” is being called a success by law enforcement officers in Georgia, who were out in full force last month cracking down on speeding drivers as part of the multistate enforcement and education campaign. Operation Southern Slow Down took place in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee from...
Read MoreSide Effects of a Rear-End Accident
Maybe you were sitting at a stoplight or coming to a stop due to heavy traffic when, out of nowhere, a vehicle rams into the back of your car. Or perhaps you could see the vehicle speeding towards you, but there was nothing you could do to avoid the crash. Rear-end accidents are the most...
Read MoreSuffering From Kidney Trauma After a Car Accident
Trauma is the leading cause of hospitalization worldwide, and auto accidents are a major contributor to this trend. Devastating injuries such as kidney damage are a frequent complication following a traumatic accident where there is significant deceleration. Normally, your kidneys are protected by your back muscles and lower ribcage. But blunt trauma or penetrative trauma...
Read MoreSleep Problems After a Car Accident: What’s Normal and When to Be Concerned
Every 10 seconds, someone is injured in a car accident. These frightening and sometimes violent incidences severely strain the mind and body. Even minor crashes can result in exhaustion and fatigue. Then there are people who suffer the opposite response and find themselves unable to sleep normally due to issues such as anxiety and painful...
Read MoreHow to Hire an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident
The first moments after a wreck or painful injury are often frantic and confusing. Your immediate priority is to get medical help. Once you have received the care you need and the situation has calmed, you may be left wondering where on earth to go from here. Maybe someone recommended hiring a personal injury attorney,...
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