Category: Accidents
Traffic accidents happen on Georgia roads every day. While many are minor fender benders, a startling number of people suffer injuries that can last a lifetime. Check out these shocking Georgia car accident statistics for a better understanding of the scope of the problem. If you’ve been hurt in a…
If you were injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be asking, “How long does a car accident claim take to settle?” You’re likely anxious to receive your financial settlement. Medical bills may be piling up and you may have lost your source of income…
There are several stretches of roads in the Canton area that are particularly hazardous to motorists. Below, we’ll discuss some of the most dangerous roadways in Canton and what steps you can take to help protect yourself from an accident. At Geiger Legal Group, LLC, we know that most crashes…
No one wants to get in a car accident. Even more, no one wants to get in a car accident with a driver that’s uninsured. While carrying auto insurance is mandatory in the state of Georgia, according to recent data from the Insurance Research Council, about 12.4% of drivers in…
Getting a fair settlement can be essential to your recovery from a Georgia car accident, especially if you were seriously injured. Most victims face a flood of medical expenses accompanied by a drop in their income due to lost wages, among other losses. In many cases, the best way to…
Motorists and passengers must wear a seatbelt while driving or riding in a vehicle in Georgia. Failure to comply could lead to a traffic citation, fines, and severe injuries if a crash occurs. But does not wearing a seatbelt disqualify you for compensation after a collision? Below, the Georgia car…
To seek compensation after a Georgia car accident, you must be able to prove that another party is responsible, or liable, for the crash. That means collecting evidence showing the other driver acted negligently and should pay for your injuries and crash-related damages. One of the most common pieces of…
In the aftermath of a car accident, you may be wondering how fault will be determined for the crash. It’s a good question. Identifying who is at fault for a collision can impact your options for recovering compensation for your injuries and property damage. Getting advice from an experienced Georgia…
Even after a car crash that caused no serious injuries, life starts getting complicated, fast. You may still have to contend with expensive repair bills or even missed work due to lack of transportation. The situation is much worse if you’re dealing with substantial personal injuries and medical treatment. No…
Semi-truck accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries to the occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash. The sheer size of semi-trucks, combined with speed when an accident occurs on the highway, imparts significant forces on vehicles the truck collides with, easily causing injury. Below we’ll discuss six…
