Auto Accident Blog

Ten common questions that auto accident attorneys are often asked by their clients: Who will pay for my medical expenses after a car accident? How long will it take to settle my car accident claim? How much compensation can I receive for my car accident injuries? What if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured? Should I speak to the other driver's insurance company? What if I was partially at fault for ... Read More

Yes, the short answer is that you may still have a case in Georgia if you are injured in a car accident and don't have insurance. For the longer answer, please read on... In Georgia, car insurance is not required to file a personal injury claim after a car accident. However, not having insurance may affect your ability to maximize the recovery of damages for your injuries and other losses. In Georgia, the ... Read More

A chiropractor can be helpful in managing soft tissue injuries sustained in a car accident. Soft tissue injuries are common following a car accident, and they can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. While many people turn to pain medication or surgery to manage these injuries, chiropractic care can offer a safe, effective, and non-invasive alternative. Chiropractors are trained to evaluate and diagnose soft ... Read More

Medical expenses paid after a car accident may be tax-deductible under certain circumstances. In general, you may be able to deduct medical expenses that exceed a certain percentage of your adjusted gross income (AGI). For tax year 2021, the threshold is 7.5% of your AGI, but it is set to increase to 10% for tax year 2022 and beyond. To qualify for a tax deduction, your medical expenses must be necessary and ... Read More

A Whiplash is an injury caused by a severe jerk to the head, typically in a motor-vehicle accident. Whiplash, also called neck sprain or neck strain, is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck, usually caused by your neck bending forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa. Most whiplash injuries result from a collision that includes sudden acceleration or ... Read More

Drinking And Driving Isn't Worth The Cost If you're drinking, don't count on it unless you have a sober ride. In other words, always drive sober. Tips for Safe Driving During the Holidays Sometimes it's wise to stop and take a spin to see the possible physical, emotional, and financial consequences of the choices we make, warns Auto Injury Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr. This holiday season, always find a ... Read More

How to avoid alcohol-impaired driving Did you know that half of arrested intoxicated drivers had their last alcoholic drink at a licensed bar or restaurant? Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019. These deaths were all preventable," according ... Read More

Your Guide to Halloween Safety Halloween is a chance to pretend to be somebody else, stay out after dark, and eat too much candy. So, it’s no surprise that the holiday is magical for kids. But just like your parents used to say, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Out in the dark, there are countless opportunities for the festivities to turn sour. No one wants a Halloween marred by an accident ... Read More