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DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENTS INCREASE AROUND THE HOLIDAYS

The holidays are a time of celebration. For many, celebrating involves alcohol. This, of course, is not problematic on its own, but can quickly become so when the decision is made to drive after drinking.

There will consistently be increased traffic around the holidays. Some, like Thanksgiving, may see thousands of additional motorists in and around Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and similarly large cities. Smaller cities and towns also see increases… Continue reading DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENTS INCREASE AROUND THE HOLIDAYSRead More

JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY TRAVEL FORECAST

Record gas prices seem to be having very little effect on summer travel. AAA now anticipates that nearly 48 million people will take to the road for the July Fourth holiday weekend, an increase of 3.7 percent over 2021 and the largest number of people traveling for the Fourth since 2019.

The Fourth of July holiday period sees an increase in serious and fatal car accidents. Much of this has to… Continue reading JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY TRAVEL FORECASTRead More

BE CAUTIOUS WITH HOLIDAY TRAVEL

AAA has released its 2021 Holiday Travel predictions and is expecting to see a three-fold increase over 2020 travel volume. According to the auto group, 109 million Americans can be expected to travel at least 50 miles from home to celebrate the upcoming holiday, an increase of 27.7 million over 2020 and just shy of pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

While a bulk of this year’s holiday traveling will take place in… Continue reading BE CAUTIOUS WITH HOLIDAY TRAVELRead More

THE DANGERS OF SUMMERTIME DRIVING

There are several increased dangers when driving during the summer months. More people are on the road and longer trips are common from May through September, making driver fatigue a real issue during this time. The NHTSA suggests around 100,000 crashes are caused each year by drowsy drivers. You can help prevent causing an accident by making sure you get plenty of rest before heading out, carefully planning stops on… Continue reading THE DANGERS OF SUMMERTIME DRIVINGRead More

MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. If you are a rider or plan to become one, this is a great time to familiarize yourself with Georgia’s motorcycle laws.

Safety Gear

All riders, regardless of age or experience, must wear a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet while riding in the state of Georgia. In addition, all riders, including passengers, must wear eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen.

While not required,… Continue reading MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTHRead More

THE TOP FIVE CAUSES OF AUTO ACCIDENTS IN ATLANTA

Auto accidents injure and kill thousands of people in Georgia every year. Have you been injured in an accident? Lourie, Chance, Forlines, Carter & King is here to help. Please call 404-760-7400 to schedule a free consultation at one of our Atlanta offices.

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FREE CONSULTATIONS WITH OUR CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS IN ATLANTA

When you are injured in a car accident, you may be surprised by how quickly insurance offers to settle. Bear in mind that if you accept an insurance offer, you waive your right to seek additional compensation. The insurance companies know this. That’s part of their motivation.

What Are You Owed?

The truth is, your insurance settlement may be sufficient. This is particularly true in cases where injury is minor and… Continue reading FREE CONSULTATIONS WITH OUR CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS IN ATLANTARead More

THE TIMELINES OF COMMON INJURY & ACCIDENT LAWSUITS

Injury and accident lawsuits may take just a few short months to settle, but most take around a year. In complex cases, it may take two to three years to come to a verdict.

A majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court. Those that go to trial take longer and are often delayed by full court dockets. It is important for the success of a case that it be… Continue reading THE TIMELINES OF COMMON INJURY & ACCIDENT LAWSUITSRead More

GEORGIA IS THE 16TH DEADLIEST STATE FOR PEDESTRIANS

According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia, fatal pedestrian accidents in our state increased 27% between 2007 and 2016, a time when fatalities for all other accidents saw a 14% decrease. 16% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in Georgia in 2016 involved pedestrians, an increase of only 1% over 2015. However, during this same time nationally, fatal pedestrian accidents have decreased by nearly 2%.

Groups most vulnerable to injury… Continue reading GEORGIA IS THE 16TH DEADLIEST STATE FOR PEDESTRIANSRead More

ARE CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTS TAXED?

In most cases, car accident settlements are non-taxable. However. Depending on how your settlement is structured, you may have to pay taxes on a portion of your proceeds. Settlement negotiations should include tax considerations to ensure the money that is needed to compensate for lost wages, medical expenses, and related damages is not siphoned off by the IRS. This is one reason it makes sense to have an attorney on your side… Continue reading ARE CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTS TAXED?Read More

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