The Information You Need, When You Need It

Hands-free technology reduces the need to physically hold a phone, but it does not necessarily eliminate distraction behind the wheel. After a crash, cell phone records and other digital evidence may help show whether technology was competing for a driver’s attention in the moments before impact.

When daylight saving time ends on November 1, 2026, your usual evening commute may take place in different lighting conditions. Earlier darkness can make pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, and roadway hazards harder to see, while also overlapping with increased deer activity. If a crash occurs, the conditions at the time may help explain what happened.

Fall in North Georgia is picturesque, but it’s a season when winding roads, changing fall conditions, and increased seasonal traffic create added challenges for motorcyclists and drivers. Here are some important safety considerations for motorcycle riders and drivers, and what kind of evidence can matter after a motorcycle crash.

Georgia’s teen driving laws are designed to give young drivers more independence gradually as they gain experience. Joshua’s Law helps prepare teens before they begin driving alone, while Class D restrictions limit late-night driving and young passengers during the first year. Parents can also choose to go beyond the legal minimums as their teen builds judgment and confidence behind the wheel.

Handling a Georgia car accident claim on your own can be risky because early settlement offers, insurance paperwork, disputed fault, and overlooked coverage may affect your ability to recover full compensation. An attorney can help evaluate the claim, identify available insurance coverage, protect your rights, and guide you before you make decisions that may be difficult to undo.

Rideshare claims are different because Uber or Lyft-related insurance coverage may depend on the driver’s app status at the time of the crash. A claim may involve the rideshare driver’s personal policy, rideshare company coverage, or another driver’s insurance.

A conversation with author Jenny Harty on how a children’s book can help save lives.

The timeline for a Georgia workers’ compensation claim depends on the nature of your injury, whether your claim is accepted or disputed, the type of benefits involved, and whether hearings or appeals are needed. Some accepted claims may begin paying benefits within a few weeks, while serious, denied, or appealed claims can take months or longer to resolve.

When a construction vehicle is involved in a crash, the consequences can be serious. These vehicles are larger, heavier, harder to maneuver, and more difficult to stop than standard passenger vehicles, which can increase the risk of significant injuries.

A biased jury can become a major obstacle to recovery for injured motorcycle accident victims. Learn how evidence, preparation, and experienced legal advocacy can be especially important in motorcycle accident cases.

After an accident, a single photo, post, or tag on your social media may not tell the full story, but insurers may still try to use it to dispute injuries, reduce a settlement offer, or deny a claim.

A fall in a restaurant can leave you dealing with painful injuries, medical bills, missed work, and questions about who may be responsible. When a restaurant knew – or reasonably should have known – about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn guests, you may have the right to pursue compensation under Georgia law.

A Georgia supermarket fall may support a premises liability claim when evidence shows the store knew, or reasonably should have known, about a hazard and failed to correct it or warn shoppers. Learn common supermarket hazards, how Georgia law treats store knowledge and shared fault, what deadlines may apply, and why quickly documenting the incident, preserving evidence, getting medical care, and speaking with an attorney can help protect your options.

If your loved one was partially at fault for the accident that caused their death, your family may still be able to pursue a Georgia wrongful death claim as long as the deceased’s share of fault is found to be less than 50%. Learn how Georgia’s comparative negligence rule may affect recovery, how fault is evaluated, and why evidence matters when shared fault is disputed.

A broken leg may seem straightforward at first, but the financial impact can be anything but simple. Hospital bills are only one part of the cost. Follow-up care, insurance deductibles and copays, transportation, future treatment, missed work, and other expenses can quickly add up, making a personal injury claim necessary after an accident.

A variety of technologies can help clarify what happened in a car accident via digital evidence from devices, vehicles, cameras, medical records, and accident reconstruction tools. When reviewed carefully, this evidence can help provide a more complete account of a crash.

For many FIFA World Cup visitors, a car accident can turn an exciting trip into a stress-filled ordeal. Whether you live in Atlanta, are visiting from another Georgia city, or are traveling from another state or country, here is what attendees need to know about protecting themselves after an accident in Atlanta.

Learn how tinnitus can develop after a car accident due to crash-related trauma such as whiplash, traumatic brain injury, chronic neck pain, or airbag deployment, and how symptoms may affect your hearing, sleep, concentration, mental health, and quality of life. Also covered are treatment options, steps to take after a crash, and how an attorney may be able to help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Dog bites are a real risk for delivery drivers in Georgia. Understanding your options can make a big difference in your recovery. You may have rights to compensation for a dog bite injury, either through a workers’ comp or a personal injury claim if a dog bites you while you are on the job.

This blog post explains what Georgia drivers should know after being injured in a crash caused by an out-of-state motorist. It covers how Georgia law may apply, insurance issues, and why UM/UIM coverage and timely legal guidance may be important.