Can I Be Compensated if I Was Not Wearing a Seat Belt?
Seat belts save lives, statistics prove it. However, some people still forget or choose not to wear one while driving. This often happens on short trips because people do not expect to be involved in an accident. However, an accident can happen anywhere…
Read moreTypes of Major Injuries From ‘Minor’ Car Accidents
It may surprise you to learn that a common fender bender could cause you serious physical harm. Below, Roden Law discusses different types of significant injuries an accident victim may suffer in a low-speed car crash that many people may think of as…
Read moreWhat Georgia Law Requires of Drivers After an Accident
There are several things a crash victim can do after a car crash to help build a case against the at-fault driver. However, Georgia law also has some requirements for drivers after an accident. These critical steps are designed to protect you, but they…
Read moreInjury Claims Involving Drunk Pedestrians
If you were hit by a car while walking, but you were drunk at the time, can you still pursue compensation for your damages? This is a complicated situation, so it is best to discuss the situation with a qualified Savannah car accident attorney. The knowledgeable…
Read moreHow Negligence Per Se May Apply to a Tailgating Claim
Tailgating is a contributing factor in thousands of car accidents each year. When you consider how distracted many drivers are when they are behind the wheel, it is easy to see why tailgating accidents are so common. Tailgating is a violation of Georgia’s…
Read moreWhen Drunk Driving Victims May Pursue Punitive Damages
When you are injured in an accident, you usually have the right to seek compensation for the full extent of the damages that you sustained. However, in certain cases where the at-fault party behaved in a manner that is deemed malicious or egregious, you…
Read moreWhy Fault Can be Complicated in a Multi-Vehicle Crash
Accident claims involving three or more cars can be complex because it may be difficult to determine who caused each collision and there may be multiple plaintiffs and insurance companies to deal with. If you were involved in multi-vehicle accident,…
Read moreWhy Liability for a Road Work Zone Crash Is Complicated
There were 27,235 work zone crashes in Georgia in 2018 alone, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Those accidents resulted in 8,928 injuries and 52 deaths. According to the GDOT, all 52 of the work zone-related fatalities were…
Read moreHow Using Social Media Can Hurt an Accident Claim
Social media plays a big role in our lives today, and many of us like to post about what is going on in our lives, including personal experiences and difficult situations. However, telling all of your followers about a Savannah car accident you were…
Read moreDashcam footage can help prove fault in a car accident
Dashcams are becoming more prevalent as drivers intend to use them as a tool in case of an accident. But how exactly are dashcams used as evidence? Below, we discuss how dashcams can be used to prove fault in an accident and when dashcams are inadmissible.…
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