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Category Archives: Auto Accident Lawyer Atlanta

Steps To Take After A Car Accident

By Rice McGowan |

The moments following a car accident can be confusing and rushed. You have no idea what’s happening while it’s happening. Sometimes we are just eager to get to the side of the road so that we aren’t holding up other cars. Other times, we are in a more serious predicament and we can only… Read More »

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10 Causes Of Car Accidents

By Rice McGowan |

SOURCES: https://seriousaccidents.com/legal-advice/top-causes-of-car-accidents/ http://www.businessinsider.com/the-cause-of-the-most-fatal-car-crashes-2015-5 http://www.drivers.com/article/1173/

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What Would The World Would Be Like If Car Accidents Didn’t Exist?

By Rice McGowan |

Can you imagine it? Everyone following all traffic laws and going the speed limit. No one screaming at the driver in front of them. No one cutting off another car causing said car to veer off into the ravine. What would police officers do with their days? They would have a whole lot of… Read More »

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Child Car Seat Safety: LATCH & Upgrades To The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

By Rice McGowan |

Latch Guidelines In light of the new LATCH Guidelines, which take effect in February, and the recent NHTSA proposal, I thought it important to alert parents to the upcoming changes affecting their existing car seats or future car seat purchase. Child car seat safety is the goal of all parents and in an accident,… Read More »

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“5 To Drive” Campaign To Keep Teen Drivers Alive

By Rice McGowan |

Data compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) shows that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in teenagers 14-18 years of age. In an effort to keep our most inexperienced drivers safe, the NHTSA launched its “5 To Drive” in October. The campaign challenges the… Read More »

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Atlanta Car Safety: Minicars Fail New Small Overlap Frontal Crash Test

By Rice McGowan |

Many people have opted to downsize their personal or family vehicles in an effort to save money on fuel bills and decrease their monthly car payments. But now, after the release of the crashworthiness evaluations, those same people are wondering if they’ve traded their safety and the safety of their families for economy. Particularly… Read More »

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Atlanta Road Emergency

By Rice McGowan |

What to Do If You’re Stranded in a Road Emergency If you become stalled or stranded in your vehicle in an Atlanta Road Emergency, the most important thing you can do for yourself, and your passengers, is to REMAIN CALM. STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE unless help is within 100 yards of your location. Your… Read More »

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Atlanta Winter Driving

By Rice McGowan |

Tips on Atlanta Winter Driving Given the winter weather we have all experienced in Atlanta this week, and could still experience – it’s only late January, I thought it prudent to share some of the Atlanta winter driving tips I’ve picked up from our local law enforcement troopers and officers. Even a safe driver… Read More »

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Should I Give The Insurance Company A Recorded Statement About My Car Accident?

By Rice McGowan |

Insurance Companies Move Fast in Auto Accident Cases Unlike lawyers who represent persons who have been injured in an auto accident, insurance companies are able to begin their investigation and defense of a case immediately. It is commonplace for the insurance company for the Defendant to contact a person injured in a car accident… Read More »

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Why Is My DUI Case Worth More Than Others?

By Rice McGowan |

Many people ask this question but when the purpose behind punitive damages and jury anger and sympathy is explained, it seems much easier to understand. In Georgia, a person injured in an automobile accident can recover for their compensatory damages such as their medical bills and lost wages as well as punitive damages. Punitive… Read More »

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