Northern Georgia Injury Law Blog
5 ways drivers can share the road with motorcycles
With winding roads, open expanses and unparalleled scenery, northern Georgia is a motorcycle rider’s paradise. Unfortunately, though, Georgia also has a higher number of rider fatalities than most other states. As a car driver, you have a vital role to play in...
What should I do after a hit and run?
Being involved in a car accident is all but an inevitability for the majority of Americans. However, a hit and run accident is even more frightening. Particularly if somebody suffers injury, watching the perpetrator go speeding off can be infuriating. It is important...
Interactive auto technologies may cause distractions for drivers
Georgia motorists may enjoy the high-tech navigation and infotainment systems in today’s cars. However, drivers may find themselves distracted as they operate these systems while handling the demands of driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
5 driver tips for sharing the road with motorcycles
Although fatal auto accidents are generally on the decline in Georgia, motorcyclists remain at a significantly higher risk for injury compared to those driving cars, trucks and SUVs. Improving driver awareness of motorcycles on state roads can help reduce this risk....
Recovering from a motorcycle wreck as a new parent
If you were involved in a motorcycle wreck recently, our law firm knows that there are many different challenges you are likely facing. Many victims have devastating injuries that disrupt their lives in different ways, whether they struggle with high levels of...
Staying positive after a motorcycle crash
For many motorcycle wreck victims, the physical and financial impact of a crash is devastating. Unfortunately, this often leads to additional hardships in life, such as depression and anxiety. It is critical for motorcycle accident victims to stay positive, even...
Why should you avoid gaps in medical care and delays?
It is not uncommon for personal injury victims to delay seeking treatment following an accident or to fail to follow through with the recommended treatment plan. Accident Doctor highly recommends against doing either/or. Delayed treatment occurs when you are involved...
Road rash may lead to long-term complications
Warmer weather brings an influx of both motorcycles and bicycles to north Georgia roadways. If you regularly ride either, you likely know about road rash. This condition occurs when your skin rubs against a rough surface, such as a paved or gravel road. You may not...
What are the symptoms and types of fractures?
Your bones provide a sturdy, protective framework for the soft tissues of your body. However, the force of a collision from a motor vehicle accident can be sufficient to cause bone fractures. According to Cedars-Sinai, the severity of a fracture can vary according to...
What are the injury risks of using a ridesharing service?
Ridesharing and Car Accidents The chances are good that you have heard of ridesharing. You probably know of these services as offered by Uber and Lyft. Regardless of which specific service you use, safety has to be a priority when you use such a service. Each company...
