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Types of Airbag Injuries After a Crash
Airbags are one of the primary ways car manufacturers keep drivers and riders safe in case of a car accident. According to the NHTSA, front airbags reduce injury and death in automobile accidents by up to 41 percent. When combined with a passenger wearing a seatbelt, the risk of death is reduced by 61 percent,…
Read More »Who is at fault for a crash caused by brake failure?
Properly working brakes are critical for safely bringing cars and trucks to a stop. When brake failure occurs, drivers are often unable to slow down or stop to avoid a collision. Crashes linked to brake failure often occur at full speed and result in serious injuries and fatalities. If you or a loved one was…
Read More »Can I Receive Workers’ Comp if an Injury Aggravates a Pre-Existing Condition?
Georgia law recognizes the fact that employees may have a pre-existing problem when they step foot on their employer’s worksite. According to Lumbermen’s Mutual Casualty Co. v. Griggs, “Fortunately for the employee, perfect health is not a prerequisite to the enjoyment of benefits of this statute.” This means the employer cannot argue that the employee…
Read More »Arm/Leg Injuries, Edema, and Swelling After a Car Accident
After a traumatic experience like a car accident, excess fluid can leak and become trapped inside your body. You will notice unusual swelling in places like your hands, feet, face, and legs. The swelling is known as edema. Symptoms of edema include: Swelling or puffiness Stretchy or shiny skin Increased abdominal size Skin that remains…
Read More »Coping With Emotional Trauma and Shock After a Car Accident
Updated October 21, 2022 Everyone responds to the trauma of a wreck or terrible event differently. Shock and denial, especially right after the overwhelming event occurs, are normal responses. A person may suffer no effects, while others suffer intense emotional reactions and acute stress long after the crash. Post-accident shock symptoms may include: Unpredictable emotions…
Read More »Are pedestrian fatalities getting enough attention?
While traffic fatalities involving car occupants have declined over the last few years, pedestrian deaths have been on the rise. In fact, a total of 6,283 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roads in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This marked a three percent increase from 2017. According to safety advocates, the…
Read More »What to Expect at a Workers’ Compensation Hearing
We have all seen some sort of version of the following scene in a movie or television show. The judge looks down at the counsel table. He moves his reading glasses further down his nose so he can clearly see the attorney sitting at the desk, writing something on a note pad. He speaks with…
Read More »The Dangers of Bobtail Trucks: Accident and Injury Facts
What is a bobtail truck? “Bobtailing” refers to a semi-truck or other large cab without the long trailer or other cargo hitched to it. Truck drivers drive bobtail trucks on their way to pick up a load or after dropping their cargo off. Bobtailing is not the same as “deadheading,” which is when a truck…
Read More »Car Accident Caused by Following Too Closely
You see it all the time in Atlanta and the metro area, on the interstate or back roads. A driver is riding the bumper of another car. They speed up, aggressively swerving into other lanes, and even driving on the grass or emergency lanes. They may have been so close behind you that you couldn’t…
Read More »Who Has the Right to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
This post is an excerpt from Attorney Gary Martin Hays and Sarah Jett’s latest best-selling book, The Authority on Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia. As lawyers with extensive knowledge regarding wrongful death cases, they explain who can sue over the wrongful death of a loved one and how a wrongful death attorney can help. Georgia…
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