Google has cemented itself as a leader in how we get around. Whether it’s finding your way around a new area, the quickest way home during rush hour, or running even figuring out parking in the city, Google Maps (or it’s sister Waze) has become our go-to program. But it’s so much more than a…
It’s normal to feel some difficult emotions or even paranoia after a car crash, even for a month or more afterwards. After a car accident, you may be in shock. When that fades, you can feel any number of different emotions – all of which are totally normal. In most car accidents, the traumatic event…
How long does this personal injury process usually take? I have bills to pay, I don’t have a car, I’m injured, and can’t work. What do I do?! These are the usual questions people in personal injury cases ask themselves. Being in an accident can be extremely inconvenient and costly. Many people ask if they…
While they haven’t been around long, electric scooters have caused mayhem to major cities around the country. Dozens of articles have come out on the injuries specifically caused by them ranging from road rash to concussions to brain bleeds and now including deaths. Some hospitals are even reporting up to 10 cases a day, but…
To stay in your insurance company’s good graces, you may think that all you need to do is pay your insurance premiums on time. But that is not the case. An insurance policy is a contract, which means that you have to pay your premiums and adhere to the insurance company’s rules. Atlanta Personal Injury…
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention month, a time to encourage people to celebrate the holidays safely while also raising awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Approximately one in three traffic deaths in the U.S. involve a drunk driver (Source: CDC). In Georgia, about 25% of…
Wake up! Drowsy Driving Awareness Week is November 4th – 11th, and we are asking Georgia drivers to be awake and vigilant. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 100,000 police-reported crashes per year are a result of drowsy driving. The 2017 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report states that approximately 43% of…
Rideshare companies, in addition to public transit, are paving the way for the elimination of personal vehicles altogether. Rideshare company Lyft recently introduced a subscription program for its customers. For $299 a month, subscribers to Lyft’s all-access plan get 30 private and shared rides up to $15. If the rides end up costing more than…
Teenage drivers are three times more likely to be involved in deadly crashes than all other motorists. This is likely due to the teenager’s inexperience with driving, coupled with immaturity, and a higher likelihood of taking risks while behind the wheel. In light of this staggering statistic, Congress designated the third week in October as…
Every 33-seconds a child 13 is involved in a collision. That is an alarming number, especially when you consider that only 25% of drivers have their children in the appropriate car seat (Source: NHTSA). During Child Passenger Safety Week (September 23 – September 29), Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group – Gore, LLC is providing parents…
