There was a time when bystanders in most states were afraid to help strangers in need of care. They were afraid that they would later be sued by injured victims or their families if anything went wrong. And, that sometimes happened. For example, in California, a woman was sued for pulling her friend out of

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The Good Samaritan Law in Georgia: What Risks Do Helpers Face

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, understanding the timeframe to file a lawsuit – known as the statute of limitations – is crucial. Imagine recovering from a car accident, enduring months, even years, of physical discomfort, countless therapy sessions, and medical consultations. During your recovery, monitoring your car accident statute of limitations

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Georgia’s Statute of Limitations: A Guide to Personal Injury Claims

Driving while drowsy is something that is incredibly dangerous, yet something that Georgia drivers do all the time. The problem of driving drowsy has become so prevalent, in fact, that it has drawn the attention of the Center for Disease Control. The CDC issued a statement warning the public against it. Some may think that

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Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving

An online publication that provides general advice to the public about issues involving money, reports that an average American driver has about four accidents during their driving career. Although some drivers may never have an accident, for most drivers, the question is when it will happen not if. The next question is, what to do

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Why It’s Important to Report Accidents to the Police

In a recent survey of 2,705 drivers across the U.S., the American Automobile Association (AAA) found that nearly 80 percent of drivers reported they had engaged in aggressive driving or road rage at least one time in the previous year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines road rage as “an assault with a

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How Road Rage Plays a Factor in Auto Accidents

Every year, approximately 117,000 people are injured in Georgia car accidents. Some take themselves to emergency rooms while others are transported to a hospital in an ambulance. There are a few who think they were not hurt, only to later develop some aches and pains which turn out to be serious injuries caused by the

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Hospital Care for Car Accident Injuries: Why Treatment Matters