Auto Accident Blog

Tips for Safe Holiday Travel People tend to drink more around the holidays, and as a result, accidents usually spike. Don’t become a statistic (check "Marietta Auto Accidents Statistics"). If you’re going to partake in adult beverages, you have plenty of options to get home or back to your hotel safely. You can designate a driver, call a ride-share service, or spend the night at your host’s house. Whatever you do, ... Read More

In normal times, traveling for Thanksgiving can feel like running the gauntlet. But after so many people stayed home last year due to COVID-19 concerns, Thanksgiving travel is expected to increase significantly in 2021. That means a lot of people are going to be on the road. If you’re traveling by car this year but are feeling rusty, you’re not alone. We’ve put together a few tips and reminders to help you stay ... Read More

If you’ve ever had a child, you know car seats are confusing. There are many different types, the requirements constantly change as your child ages, and the rules definitely seem different from when you were a kid. Plus, it can feel like you need an engineering degree to install the seat properly. November is Child Safety and Protection Month, so I want to take a moment to talk about car safety for kids. In 2019, ... Read More

The 2021-2022 school year begins in August. While this cycle will certainly look different, safety should remain to be at the forefront. Lawyer Ramiro Rodgriguez Jr.  wants to share some safety tips with you: Walkers: Always walk on the sidewalk Stay alert and avoid distracted walking  Phones down, heads up - In Georgia, cases of drivers versus pedestrians can go either way. Always cross streets at ... Read More

There are many people who become injured in an accident that was caused by the actions of someone else. When this happens, the accident victim may be entitled to some type of compensation for their loss. It could involve simply replacing or repairing a vehicle or providing life-long medical support and more. Compensation usually begins with the accident victim filing a personal injury claim against an insurance ... Read More

Most Common Car Accident Injuries Vehicle destruction is the most visible damage that results from car accidents. However, since the human body is fragile, a car accident can cause severe damage that can go unnoticed for a long time. Read also: Types of Injury Damages Due to Auto Injuries According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, over 70 drivers in Georgia get involved in road accidents every hour, ... Read More

Georgia Car Accident Statistics The city of Atlanta alone has six major interstates, thousands of small city streets, and has hundreds of people everyday just visiting for travel purposes. With such heavy traffic, there are sure to be dozens of accidents per day in Georgia. The statistics prove how dangerous the streets of Atlanta and surrounding areas are. Even those most prone to follow traffic laws will ... Read More

One scene of carefree, summertime fun we’ve all seen either on the big screen or in real life is an open pickup truck bed full of passengers enjoying the open air. But is it legal to ride in the back of a truck like this in Georgia? Read also: Avoid Tractor-Trailer Injuries Like most laws, the answer to that question is nuanced. Georgia state code 40-8-79 makes two things clear: If you’re driving a truck with ... Read More

A car accident can happen at any time, including when you are on vacation. Here at GA Injury Advocates, we understand the issue of an out-of-state car accident can be a stressful period of time. The most important tip we can give you if a car accident occurs when you are on vacation is to remain calm and follow a few simple steps to stay ahead of the game. In the minutes after a car accident takes place, you ... Read More