Category: Car Accidents

Common Car Accident Injuries in Macon and How to Claim Compensation

• January 30, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

You are out running errands on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Macon.  You are stopped at a red light waiting for it to turn green when you are suddenly hit from behind by another driver.  You have sustained severe injuries due to the accident and you do not know where to turn for help. If you are injured in a car accident, it is important to understand your specific injuries and possible compensation you can[...]

Car Accident? Your Guide to Georgia’s Negligence Laws

• January 26, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

You are in your car, stopped at a red light, waiting for it to change, when you are suddenly hit from behind by another car.  Your body is jolted forward and you sustain injuries to your neck and back.  This scenario, or ones like it, occurs all the time in Georgia.  In this blog post, we will discuss Georgia’s negligence laws, so you can understand how you could be compensated for your injuries sustained in[...]

The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Drug-Impaired Accident Cases

• January 25, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

If you have been injured in a car accident where the negligent party was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are probably feeling angry.  The other party made a conscious decision to drive while intoxicated or high and you, an innocent party, were seriously injured.  You are determined to hold that person accountable for their actions and seek compensation through a personal injury claim.  Your lawyer may tell you that he will probably[...]

Cautionary Tales for Self-Driving Cars

• January 22, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents Personal Injury Wrongful Death

Self-driving cars are slowly entering onto the on ramps of society.  As with all new technology, there are bound to be kinks along the way.  Over the past 5 years or so, stories of accidents caused by self-driving cars have hit the airwaves.  One of the first accidents related to self-driving cars occurred in 2018, when an Uber killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. This story should serve as one of the many cautionary tales[...]

Tips for Adapting to Georgia’s Hands-Free Law

• January 17, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents Distracted Driving

In 2018, Georgia enacted the Hands-Free Georgia Act, which outlawed holding a cell phone while driving. Drivers are not allowed to write, read or send any text-based communication, watch a video on a phone, or broadcast videos while behind the wheel.  The law does permit drivers to access the phone to make a phone call, hang up a call, or use the GPS navigator. This blog post will summarize tips for adapting to Georgia's hands-free[...]

Who is at Fault in a Car Accident When Changing Lanes?

• January 14, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

There are two reasons why many car accident legal cases involve changing lanes. First, cars changing lanes creates a naturally higher risk of collision than cars driving straight down the road. Second, it can be difficult to prove what happened and who is at fault for the accident. Here are some ways to determine who is at fault in a lane-change accident. Who is at Fault in a Lane-Changing Accident? A lane-change accident follows the[...]

What Happens When You’re in an Accident in the Company Car?

• January 12, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

Being furnished with a company car is often among the benefits listed in a typical job description. Jobs from a wide range of industries may require employees to travel, including salespeople, cab drivers, tour guides, home health care workers and delivery drivers. Anyone who uses a vehicle for work is subject to the same challenges faced by all drivers – and accidents happen.  In this blog post, we will answer the question of what happens[...]

How to Handle Insurance Adjusters After an Accident

• January 11, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

If you’ve been in an accident where some damage has occurred, chances are you will have to deal with an insurance adjuster. There are three different types of insurance adjusters: independent, public, and claims. All three primarily do the same thing, which is to investigate the accident, advise the insurance company, determine the compensation needed, and negotiate for a settlement. The claims adjuster may be an attorney, but they have the same power as a[...]

Can I File For General Damages in a Car Accident Case?

• July 23, 2024
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

Being injured in a car accident can be debilitating, physically and emotionally.  Also, the unknown factor of income can weigh on our mind while we are trying to recover from injuries.  If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation, for both your physical and emotional injuries.   General damages, also known as noneconomic damages, deal with the emotional harm. In this blog post, we will help answer the[...]

How Much Is My Car Accident Settlement Worth?

• June 27, 2024
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents

If you have been in a car accident, you may have many expenses, from medical bills to wages lost due to an inability to work.  If you were not at fault for the car accident, you should pursue a claim against the other driver.  Because of the changes in your financial situation, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is, how much is my car accident settlement worth? That depends on many things.[...]