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Unfortunately, deadly car accidents are a common occurrence in Atlanta. On average, four people die in fatal collisions across the state of Georgia every day. In 2019, nearly 1,500 people were killed in car crashes. Around 60% of victims were not wearing seatbelts. Most deadly crashes are caused by unsafe driving behaviors, such as distractions,…

People who have suffered a concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) due to a car accident usually encounter a few problems: Their concussion may not have been diagnosed because they didn’t get medical attention. Some people dismiss their symptoms as simply being shaken up from the accident. Even if they were diagnosed with a concussion after…

It’s a common rear-end collision scenario. You come to a stop at a stoplight or stop sign, only for a car to hit you from behind. You manage to pull over and get out to inspect the damage. Other than some dents and scrapes, your vehicle seems fine. Because your car seems okay, you assume…

Aggressive driving and road rage are common occurrences in the greater Atlanta area. In fact, Atlanta ranked within the top ten cities with the most aggressive drivers in a 2019 GasBuddy study. The study found that Atlanta drivers are more than 20 percent more aggressive than the average American driver. Additionally, Georgia was ranked within…

Despite common sense and repeated warnings from experts about getting the proper amount of rest, tired or inebriated drivers still get behind the wheel and get involved in car accidents. Falling asleep behind the wheel is easily preventable. We’ll list the most common factors that contribute to car accidents caused by sleep deprivation and what…

In most cases, a pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg travels to the lungs, blocking one or more of the pulmonary arteries. Because a clot can block blood flow to the lungs, a pulmonary embolism can potentially lead to death. Receiving prompt medical treatment, however, greatly reduces…

The short answer is yes, your health insurance should cover the medical treatment you receive for your injuries. A crash resulting in severe or life-threatening injuries is probably one of the very reasons you signed up for healthcare insurance in the first place. Insurance is betting that you won’t become injured or sick and you…

Getting into a car accident or experiencing a mechanical malfunction at high speeds on the interstate or a highway can be scary. Your vehicle may be trapped in the center lanes or turned backward. Even if you manage to pull your car over to the emergency lane on the side, there may only be inches…

It’s estimated that 40% of people who are involved in a car accident receive a concussion but aren’t diagnosed. This may be because an injured victim doesn’t recognize the signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Or the CT or MRI scan missed the microscopic injuries to their brain’s neurons and neural connections and they…

Injuries in car accidents aren’t limited to common ailments such as whiplash or fractures. The body can react to the trauma of a crash in unusual and unexpected ways. You might experience symptoms days or weeks after an accident has occurred. This includes stomach pain, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal tract issues. Abdominal pain and injuries…