Valdosta Georgia Personal Injury Blog
3 reasons construction zones are dangerous
Road construction is a way of life for commuters throughout Georgia. In fact, according to the state’s transportation department, there are dozens of work zones at any given time. Unfortunately, though, construction zones can be dangerous for drivers. Few things can...
Distractions Facing Georgia Drivers
Today’s drivers in Georgia and throughout the U.S. face innumerable distractions while behind the wheel. From fiddling with the radio to talking to other people in their vehicles and using their cell phones, these types of behaviors put drivers themselves at risk, as...
The danger of drowsy truckers in Georgia
Despite rest regulations aimed at keeping fatigued truckers off the roads, drowsy driving accidents involving large trucks are all too common on the roads throughout Georgia and elsewhere. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck driver...
Living with a spinal cord injury in Georgia
When people in Georgia are involved in car accidents, their lives can change in the blink of an eye. Those who suffer serious injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, must not only deal with the short- and long-term effects of their injuries. They must also live with...
Riding a moped to work and the risk of a crash
Many people drive a passenger vehicle or truck to work, but others choose to walk or ride a bike or moped. This can be a convenient, environmentally friendly and affordable way to get to work, but it is not without risks. Unfortunately, some people have been involved...
Can I listen to music while driving?
Georgia made some strides against distracted driving by passing into law last year the Hands-Free Law. This new law restricts drivers from using their phone in their automobile, including holding the phone to your ear to carry on a conversation. In fact, a person...
What are the benefits of establishing paternity?
If your child was born out of wedlock in the state of Nebraska, there may be no presumption of paternity, like there is for children born to married couples. However, it is widely held that children whose fathers are actively involved in their upbringing see...
Diagnosis and treatment of whiplash
Whiplash is a very real and potentially debilitating condition. It results from sudden and forceful flexion and extension of the neck. The flexion-extension motion is similar to the movement you make when you nod your head up and down. However, whiplash results from a...
Mom awarded $27M over loss of daughter struck by tractor-trailer
A tractor-trailer struck a 22-year-old Georgia university student on a motorcycle who passed away from her injuries the next day while in the hospital. A jury awarded her mother $27 million for the loss of her daughter's life and the suffering she endured after...
Georgia jury delivers largest verdict against a trucking company
A Georgia jury delivered a $280 million verdict for a fatal accident caused by a steel hauling truck, which is believed to be the largest ever against a transportation company. As reported by FreightWaves and published through Yahoo! Finance, the jury deliberated for...
